Cascadia in Focus: Sounders vs Timbers
Few rivalries in American soccer carry the weight—or the noise—of Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers.
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US Soccer surprises in the U-20 group stage and faces Italy in the round of 16
The United States advances to the knockout round of the U-20 World Cup with a blistering performance in the group stage. In the round of 16, the Yankees face Italy, who finished second in Group D.
Sergio Busquets announces retirement: A legendary career comes to a close
Sergio Busquets will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season. After a legendary career with Barcelona and Inter Miami, the Spanish midfielder says goodbye.
Inter Miami close to signing Spanish Left-Back Sergio Reguilón
Inter Miami is close to signing Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilón. With Jordi Alba retiring, the move would fill a crucial gap heading into the season finale.
Top 5 Soccer Cities in the U.S. (2025 Edition)
WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of 300+ U.S. cities reveals which metros offer the best environment for soccer fans. LA tops the list — but some surprises follow.
Kansas City emerges as the NWSL’s breakout title contender
Week 23 delivered late drama across the league, but Kansas City’s record-setting win in LA sealed their rise from dark horse to NWSL frontrunner.
Jordi Alba to retire at the end of the season with Inter Miami
Spanish left-back Jordi Alba, 36, officially announced on Tuesday (7) that he will retire from soccer at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution – Predictions, Lineups and Where to Watch – MLS Regular Season
The match between Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution takes place on Saturday (04) at Chase Stadium, at 7:30 pm (local time) - game worth 3 points in MLS Regular Season.
The Messi Trap: MLS teams are copying Seattle’s High-Press blueprint to beat Inter Miami
Seattle Sounders stunned Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final—but the real story was their high press. Here’s how Schmetzer’s tactical trap shut down Messi, Suárez, and Busquets inspired teams to do the same.
FIFA’s Dynamic Playbook: How variable pricing can score big (or Own Goal) for World Cup 2026 attendance
FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing strategy unveiled record-breaking prices, dynamic resale rules, and a four-phase lottery system. Here’s how variable pricing and 15% fees could reshape fan access—and fuel a billion-dollar revenue play.
Pochettino names US squad with focus on Europe and midfield changes
Mauricio Pochettino announced on Thursday the list of players called up for the United States national team for the October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. The list features important changes in midfield and signals a possible outline of the team that will compete in the 2026 World Cup.
MLS Cup 2025 Odds: Inter Miami leads the futures market
Inter Miami leads the MLS Cup 2025 futures odds, but LAFC, Vancouver, and San Diego FC are gaining steam as playoff contenders.
Why Chicago Fire’s wild win over Inter Miami signals a shift in MLS power
Chicago Fire stunned Inter Miami 5-3 to clinch their first MLS playoff berth since 2017.
Loss to Chicago Fire raises alarm for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami before MLS Playoffs
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami fell 5-3 to the Chicago Fire on Tuesday night (Sept. 30) in one of the wildest matches of the MLS regular season finale.
Son Heung-min Hat Trick powers LAFC to 4-1 Win at RSL
Son Heung-min scored three times as LAFC beat Real Salt Lake 4-1 away. The South Korean star now has 5 goals in 6 games with LAFC.
CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute goal puts Austin FC in the US Open Cup Finals
CJ Fodrey scored in the 120th minute to give Austin FC a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United and a spot in the 2025 US Open Cup Final.