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MLS’ Place in Football’s Rich List
With over half of the league among the world's 50 most valuable football clubs, MLS teams are financially punching above their weight class. We look into how they have...
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Previewing the US Open Cup Round of 16: Spiciest Matchups, Best Kits, and Underrated Stadiums
With the 2023 U.S. Open Cup round of 16 ready to kick off next week, here's what we have our eyes on.
The best tournament in American sports has...
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Independiente del Valle Is the New School of South American Football
In just nine years, Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle has reached feats that few thought possible, and has positioned itself as one of the best in the region and...
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Another Story About Wrexham: How the Club Fills a Glaring Need in the United States
Wrexham FC has successfully entered American mainstream sports. And while many Stateside fans are critical of those who support the Welsh club over their local teams, Wrexham has fulfilled...
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An Imperfect Storm: The End of the Messi-PSG Era
With Lionel Messi's time in Paris all but over, we reflect on his tumultuous two-year stint in the City of Lights.
Six months ago, we saw Lionel Messi’s triumphant crowning...
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A Different Shade of Red: The Passion Behind Osasuna and Their Quest For Their First Major Trophy
Take a trip with us to Pamplona, where we see how some of Europe's most fiery fans prepare for a potential landmark moment: Osasuna's first ever major trophy. The...
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The Best Derbies in the UEFA Champions League Knockout Stages
With the Derby della Madonnina taking place in this year's UEFA Champions League semifinals, we take a look back at other fierce rivalry matches in the tournament's knockout rounds.
Marco...
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The Ripple Effect of Arsenal’s Collapse
After seemingly letting the best chance they've had at winning a league title in nearly 20 years slip through their hands, we take a look at the repercussions of...
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The Ugliest Betting Sponsors in English Premier League History
With main kit sponsorships from betting and gambling companies leaving the English Premier League, we take a look at some of the most garish logos to feature on EPL...
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Put Some Respect on the Eredivisie
With a new Champions League group stage spot to its name, the Eredivisie is riding high. We take a look into the league's return to prominence in European football.
A...
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The Importance of Captain’s Armband Aesthetics
We all know the weight that comes with wearing the captain's armband. But what about the armbands themselves? Let's take a look into 10 of the most unique captain's...
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The Best All-Time XI From Each UEFA Champions League Semifinal Matchup
From Maldini and Zidane to Aguero and O Fenômeno, we create a greatest all-time XI from the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League semifinal matchups.
Fate may have delivered two near-perfect...
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Against a Backdrop of Unity and Division, Napoli is Ready to Party
With a historic season that will almost certainly see the club claim its first Serie A title in over 30 years, Napoli has people across the city ready to...
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Previewing the Mad Dash to the Final Weeks of the English Premier League Season
From a tight title race to a jostling for a top-four finish, the final six weeks of the English Premier League season will feature high tension and even higher...
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USWNT Is At a Crossroads: Can the Current Roster Defend the World Cup Title?
As the 2023 World Cup draws nearer, we take a look at the current United States women's national team, which finds itself at a crossroads between established veterans and...
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Copa Libertadores 2023: The Best Young Players, Stadium Atmospheres, and Historic Matchups
The Copa Libertadores is one of the premier competitions in all of club football. We boil down the tournament to what makes it great: Blossoming talent, raucous arenas, and...
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Chelsea Gets Second Helpings of the Frank Lampard Experience
A legendary playing career has made way for a mediocre coaching role for Frank Lampard. Yet he still is getting top level jobs, most recently being re-hired by Chelsea...
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Arsenal’s ‘Shining’: The Magic Behind the Club’s 2022-23 Season
As any Arsenal fan will quickly tell you, the club has seen an unexpectedly successful 2022-23 campaign that has it sitting atop the English Premier League table with eight...
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The CONCACAF Nations League: Has It Finally Become Important?
With the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals set, we take a look at what each nation has to gain and lose in a tournament that has gone from a slew...
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Inside the Chicago Red Stars’ ‘Foundation’ Kit: How a First-Time Jersey Designer Created One of the Best Kits in the League
One of the most striking NWSL kits of the year, we get an in-depth look behind the Chicago Red Stars' new 2023 home kit.
“You wake up in Chicago, pull...
