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.
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to eight. The 16-year-old Sullivan added an insurance goal — unassisted in the 75th minute for his fourth netter…
The spirit of Erling Haaland and Norway is alive and well in Minneapolis. Prior to the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ 2026 season opener at home against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Thursday night, Minnesota fans did the Norwegian Viking Row, which was a continuous scene among fans in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Norway made…
When the U.S. men’s national team reconvenes on Sept. 21 to prepare for four exhibition games late this month and early next, it will probably look different from the 26-player squad that reached the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Forward Christian Pulisic hasn’t played for AC Milan since suffering two microfractures…
World Cup winner Marcos Llorente retired from Spain’s team on Thursday. The 31-year-old right back, who has won 27 caps, said on Instagram that it was a “very carefully considered” personal decision. The post came accompanied by a photo of him holding the trophy he helped Spain win in July. The Atletico Madrid player said…
16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan has his sights set on the United States men’s national team, as he expressed confidence that he could make an impact in senior international matches, targeting a future call-up. Sullivan’s rapid ascent up the United States soccer ladder has shaped how the teenager watches the senior national team, viewing…
Hugh Jackman wants to join his fellow Hollywood star and friend Ryan Reynolds in owning part of a soccer club in the English leagues. Jackman has long been a fan of Norwich, his mother’s home city in the east of England. The Wolverine star was asked in an interview broadcast on Thursday if he would…
Soccer teams across Argentina will pay tribute to Lionel Messi with a mid-game minute of applause during their next match following his decision to retire from international duty. Referees will pause play at the 10-minute mark of every match in the upcoming round of the Clausura tournament, as well as in other men’s and women’s…
The summer transfer window slammed shut across Europe on Tuesday evening, and for fans of the U.S. men’s national team, it was a frustrating Deadline Day as the biggest potential move of any American player post-2026 FIFA World Cup fell apart at the 11th hour. Folarin Balogun was thought to be headed to English Premier…
Gabriel Jesus completed a transfer deadline day move from Arsenal to Barcelona on Tuesday on a three-year contract. The 29-year-old Brazil striker was part of Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning squad last season after lifting four league crowns with Manchester City. He joins Spanish champion Barcelona following the departure of Robert Lewandowski at the end of…
Folarin Balogun’s return to the English Premier League will have to wait until 2027. According to multiple reports in Europe, the U.S. men’s World Cup striker’s widely expected $50 million-plus move from French Ligue 1 team Monaco to Prem mainstay Everton has collapsed in the final hours of European soccer’s summer transfer window. Everton reportedly…
