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The CONCACAF 2026 World Cup Qualifying Will Be Cutthroat, Combative, and Chaotic — and We’re Here For It
With the three most prominent CONCACAF nations automatically qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, you might think that the battle for the final three slots wouldn't be worth paying...
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Why Clint Dempsey is the True USMNT GOAT
Many if not all United States men's national team fans are familiar with Clint Dempsey's fantastic career. But as the Nacogdoches, Texas native retired in 2018, newer fans of...
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World Cup 2030: Breaking Tradition or Growing The Game?
Hosted across six countries and three continents, the 2030 World Cup is the most ambitious of its kind that is sure to be a logistical and environmental nightmare. Can...
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The NWSL’s Parity is a Healthy Symptom of a Growing League
With the NWSL Playoffs on the horizon, we take a look at what was a wild season which saw the closest finish in the league's history.
Now 11 years into...
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The Evolution of the Striker
Don't call it a comeback — the recent influx of world-class strikers inspired us to take a dive into the history of the position.
For many, putting the ball in...
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A 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Preview
With the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs on the horizon, things are about to get real...interesting across the league.
Thirteen out of 18 teams have punched their tickets to the 2023...
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Why You Should Get Excited About The Canadian Premier League Playoffs
With the MLS, NWSL, and USL seasons all coming to a close, the Canadian Premier League Playoffs may fly under the radar of North American soccer fans. But don't...
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Beckham, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho: A Triquetra Transfer Domino Effect
How would have Ronaldinho fared in the Premier League? Could David Beckham have resurrected an ailing FC Barcelona? And would Cristiano Ronaldo have become the machine that he'd evolve...
Fashion
The Many Football Forays of Palace Skateboards
With their latest winter collection featuring a pair of football-inspired knit shirts, we take a look at different times Palace Skateboards dipped its feet into the world of the...
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Eden Hazard: An Ode to The Master of Football Flow
His unyielding brilliance on the pitch made prime Eden Hazard the ultimate YouTube compilation footballer. Announcing his retirement from football earlier this month, we look back at the Belgian's...
Fashion
How Hummel Forever Shook Up the Football Footwear World With a Novel Idea: The White Boot
The bright colored boots of today's star footballers certainly wouldn't have flown in the early days of the sport. We can trace back the innovation of boot color to...
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Grading the USMNT Players in the UEFA Champions League So Far
An unprecedented 10 American soccer players are playing in the UEFA Champions League. Here's how they've fared through the first three matches of the group stage.
Europe’s premier club competition...
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The Redemption of Antoine Griezmann
A wonderkind-turned-transfer-flop has now returned to his top tier form. This is Antoine Griezmann's slight return.
Redemption stories are one of the many beauties of sport. Whether it’s a...
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The Final Verdict On the New 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Format
Major League Soccer introduced a new (or old, depending on how you look at it) first round playoff format, and not much has changed since 1996 — it still...
Fashion
The PUMA ftblCulture Range Takes African Heritage to the Streets
PUMA's latest 'ftblCulture' collection puts its African national teams on center stage.
If football and fashion have anything in common, it’s the creativity that makes each field endlessly fascinating. On...
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How Will Manchester United’s New Chop Shop Structure Work?
With Jim Ratcliffe joining the Manchester United ownership, we examine some questions many have around how the new structure will work.
Typically, when a minority share of a football club...
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‘Messi Meets America’ Is an Immersive, Yet Slightly Rushed Look into Messi’s MLS Debut Season
With one episode left of the Messi Meets America series on Apple TV, we take a look at how it's unfolded so far, and potential topics to be covered in...
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A Look Ahead to the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals
Just five months after a dramatic conclusion in Las Vegas, the CONCACAF Nations League returns with some teams looking for revenge, others a shot at glory, and perhaps most...
Fashion
A Symbol of Defiance: The Story of the PUMA King
Anything innovative will break a few rules. The PUMA King did just that as it became one of the most iconic boots of all time.
Nike and adidas could boast...
Fashion
A Glimpse Into the Rapidly Growing World of Fan-Made Merch
With limited run collections that scratch an itch unreachable by official team apparel, there has been an increased amount of fan-made merchandise across the country. We take a look...
