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The UEFA Coefficient Rankings Reward Merit Over Bankroll
In a football world where money runs nearly everything, UEFA finally got something right in using its coefficient system to dish out its additional Champions League spots for the...
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Remembering the Superga Air Disaster, 75 Years Later
Widely regarded as football's greatest tragedy, the 75th anniversary of the Superga air disaster was commemorated around the world, from Turin to Brooklyn.
If you find yourself kneeling in...
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A Look Ahead to the Champions League Final, and Why PSG Should Never Say Never
With the 2024 UEFA Champions League final set, we take a look at how Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund got here, keys for each side, and a look at...
Fashion
The Admiral New Orleans Jesters Kits Embrace The Big Easy’s Rich History
Recently unveiled to kick off the club's season in the NPSL, the Admiral New Orleans Jesters kits evoke the beauty, history, and vibrance of the club's home city —...
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Christian Pulisic’s Debut Season in Milan: A Promising Success
Although AC Milan's 2023-24 season has been disappointing to the club's standards, a bright spot has been Christian Pulisic, who has become a popular player both on and off...
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It’s Wilfried Nancy’s Time
Set to play in his second final in as many seasons with the Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy has become the standard amongst MLS managers. But how he get here?
CONCACAF...
Fashion
The Footy-Hoops Crossover Phenomenon
As soccer's influence on American culture continues to rise, we've seen an increased amount of crossovers between the beautiful game and basketball.
Last week, Nike unveiled a new edition of...
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Real Madrid: The Inevitable Kings of Europe
With yet another UEFA Champions League final appearance in their sights, Real Madrid have proven time and again that they are an immovable object in the tournament.
Real Madrid...
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The Top 12 Young Players of the 2024 Copa Libertadores
The Copa Libertadores is hitting its stride, and just like every year, the competition is loaded with young talents that are poised to break out as the sport's next...
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The Expanded 2025 Club World Cup: An Underdog’s Opportunity
Next summer, we'll be seeing an expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup hit American shores. But is this just another ploy from FIFA to line its pockets with more...
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From the Horrors of Neverkusen to Bundesliga Champions
Ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign atop the Bundesliga would've been an impressive accomplishment on its own, but for Bayer Leverkusen, their 2024 league title exorcises demons that have lived...
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Football Beefs: A Pair of Managerial Feuds That Rival the Current Kendrick Lamar-Drake Rivalry
One-on-one beefs are just one thing that football and rap have in common, and with the massive ongoing Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake spat stealing plenty of hip-hop headlines, we...
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The Obsession Over Pro-Rel in the United States: Will It Ever Work?
The idea of promotion and relegation is one of the major talking points of a select group of soccer fans in the United States. In the long run, it...
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For Inter Miami, It’s So Far, So Good
After 10 games of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami has proven to be a winner in MLS. But some serious questions still surround Tata Martino's side...
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A UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals for the Ages
It was one of the most memorable UEFA Champions League quarterfinal rounds in recent memory. Get a rundown of all the action and biggest storylines in addition to a...
Fashion
Kit Design Faux Pas: Football Shirts That Brewed Up a Storm
From wild design innovations to mistakes and creative advertising methods, we've seen some wild kit faux pas over the years.
There has been plenty of innovation and revolution in the...
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How the Stateside Preseason Tour Became Ubiquitous Among Europe’s Top Clubs
Every summer, prior to the start of a new season, Europe's top clubs take a tour around the world, in part for players to prepare for the upcoming campaign...
Fashion
How Barcelona Has Been Cashing in On Front-of-Shirt Sponsors
Desperately in need of new sources of income, FC Barcelona has turned to its lucrative sponsorship deal with Spotify to help not only sell more kits, but to increase...
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Alyssa Naeher Has Put the USWNT on Her Back
Long established as the best American goalkeeper of her generation, 35-year-old Alyssa Naeher seems to only keep getting better.
In the world of sports, flash almost always outshines grit. And...
Fashion
AS Roma Have Perfected the Derby Kit
The Derby della Capitale is one of football's fiercest rivalries, and AS Roma have honored the match's importance by introducing a special kit for the occasion multiple times in...
