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Sveindís Jónsdóttir Shines as Angel City FC’s March Hero

April 8, 2026

Angel City FC kicked off their season without a single loss in March, a rare feat in the NWSL. Their secret weapon? Icelandic striker Sveindís Jónsdóttir, whose sharp performances earned her a historic MVP title. She became the first player to claim Sports Illustrated’s new monthly NWSL award, desig

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Will Mexico finally win past the round of 16 at home?

April 6, 2026

For over forty years, fans of Mexico’s national soccer team have watched their side fall short at the World Cup. Every time they reach the knockout stage, they seem to hit a wall by the fifth game. But this summer, with the tournament hosted on home soil, former player Leonardo Cuellar believes the

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Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

April 2, 2026

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

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American Soccer Tests Belgium in Friendly Showdown

March 28, 2026

The U. S. men's team faced Belgium on a sunny afternoon, using the match as a chance to evaluate new talents ahead of major tournaments. The game was set in an indoor stadium with climate control, yet the organizers included a cooling break to mimic conditions expected at the World Cup. Some fans bo

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A Shift in Plans: Iranian Soccer Players Head Home

March 15, 2026

Three Iranian women's soccer players have chosen to return to their home country after initially seeking refuge in Australia. This decision comes after Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven players from the team, who expressed fears of facing persecution back in Iran. The players' concerns s

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Science Meets Soccer: A Hands‑On Adventure in Dallas

March 6, 2026

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is turning soccer into a science lab for everyone. From March 7 to September 7, visitors can explore “Soccer: More Than a Game, ” where the sport’s secrets are revealed through interactive displays and playful experiments. When guests enter the 10, 000‑squar

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The FA Cup's VAR Dilemma: Progress or Problem?

February 16, 2026

The FA Cup's recent rounds have sparked a debate about VAR. Some love the idea of football without it, while others see the chaos that unfolds when it's missing. In the fourth round, mistakes piled up. Newcastle's game at Aston Villa had a goal that should have been offside, a tackle that deserved

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Soccer Showdown: Alabama's Biggest Kickoff Event

February 12, 2026

In Foley, Alabama, soccer fever is about to hit its peak. The Southern Shootout, a massive high school soccer tournament, is gearing up for its 2026 edition. This event has grown from a small gathering of 12 teams in 2001 to a massive spectacle featuring over 100 teams. The Foley Sports Complex, wit

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Ted Lasso: New Season, New Challenges

January 28, 2026

Ted Lasso is making a comeback, and this time, he's switching gears. The beloved coach is swapping the men's soccer field for a women's team, taking on a fresh challenge in the upcoming fourth season. The news comes as a surprise to many, as the show's third season was initially billed as the final

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Stanford's Step Forward: Honoring Katie Meyer and Boosting Student-Athlete Mental Health

January 28, 2026

A deal has been reached between Stanford University and the family of Katie Meyer, a former soccer star who tragically took her own life in 2022. The university faced a lawsuit after Meyer's family claimed that disciplinary actions from Stanford contributed to her distress. Meyer, a talented goalie