Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, involves two teams competing to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent’s net. It’s a thrilling game of skill, strategy, and teamwork.
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist Josh Sargent was sitting on a plane heading back to the United States following another stellar season with English club Norwich City when the email from U.S. Soccer popped up on his phone. The 25-year-old striker, who had 15 goals in 32 appearances for the Canaries in 2024-25 — easily the…
Erling Haaland might have had a misstep coming off a bus, but he was once again on point when it came to the pitch. Haaland scored five goals in Norway’s 11-1 blowout win on Tuesday over Moldova and helped his country take a step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Erling…
The U.S. national team needed to respond after Saturday’s loss to South Korea. They got one.  The USMNT defeated Japan 2-0 in Columbus, Ohio, to finish the September window on a positive note thanks to goals from Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun. Zendejas scored in the 30th minute and Balogun added a goal in…
Chelsea was charged with 74 breaches of English soccer’s rules on Thursday. The charges cover a period from 2009-22 and relate to regulations covering soccer agents, working with intermediaries and third party involvement in player transfers. Chelsea said in a statement it self-reported the potential breaches to the English Football Association, which came to light…
Alexi Lalas Soccer Analyst We saw the U.S. men’s national team split its two friendly games this past week – a 2-0 loss to South Korea followed by a 2-0 win over Japan. I don’t think my feelings about this window have changed. I’m going to give it grace and throw it out. And I…
Don’t you cry, El Salvador fans. Thanks to Guns N’Roses, the men’s national team will now have its fun and (very crucial) games at the country’s main stadium. El Salvador will now play its two World Cup qualifying matches in October at Estadio Cuscatlán after the band agreed to move its forthcoming concert to another…
Stu Holden Soccer Analyst This past international window for the United States men’s national team, which was highlighted by a 2-0 victory over Japan, might end up being more than a morale boost for a group that desperately needed it; it instead could be a confirmation of a significant learning under head coach Mauricio Pochettino —…
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist The summer transfer window slammed shut across Europe on Monday. And while no United States men’s national team members switched clubs on Deadline Day, plenty of Americans made moves throughout the summer. And if these players want to solidify their U.S. roster spots ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, these…
It’s been all about splashing the cash for Liverpool. The defending English Premier League champions spent an incredible $570 million in transfer fees this summer, headlined by two blockbuster deals in German playmaker Florian Wirtz and Swedish striker Alexander Isak. The duo is expected to continue bringing some serious silverware to Anfield, including yet another…
Erik ten Hag lasted three games at Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch coach was fired on Monday after doubts emerged in Leverkusen over the former Manchester United manager’s ability to oversee the German team’s successful rebuild after a summer exodus of key players. “This decision wasn’t easy for us,” Leverkusen sports director Simon Rolfes said in…
