Attendance is one of the most significant metrics used to gauge the growth of soccer in the United States. Bigger crowds mean more eyeballs and more money. That, in theory, leads back to more sizeable crowds until it becomes a self-sustaining cycle. In 2023, it was a remarkable year for many reasons, namely the introduction […]

Arguably, the biggest turning point in the history of soccer in the United States is happening at this very moment. MLS is attempting to pull its teams out of the US Open Cup. And how the United States Soccer Federation navigates this battle for control of the game will send shockwaves through the sport which […]

When one thinks about the stars of American men's soccer, they do not look to Major League Soccer, or MLS. Christian Pulisic is unequivocally 'Captain America,' but he plies his trade with Milan in Italy. Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Yunus Musah join Pulisic in Serie A. Then, a slew of players who are the […]

The soccer social media world was ablaze on Friday when it was announced MLS intends to leave the US Open Cup. Heated reactions to the news came fast and furious, and have continued ever since. Disappointment, head-scratching confusion, and downright anger have been vented by many who follow the sport in the US. MLS has […]

The quartets are set for the 2024 Copa America group stage, but who will emerge victorious next summer? CONMEBOL's ten national teams are being joined by six of the top sides from the northern half of the Americas, with continental superiority on the line. No guest team has ever won the Copa América before. So, […]

When it comes to soccer in the United States, neither the USMNT nor the USWNT is America's Team. That title belongs to Mexico. The attendance at Mexico games in the US for 2023 dwarfs both that of the USMNT and the USWNT. This year was no different. In 2023, Mexico averaged an attendance of 52,337 […]

In the history of soccer in the United States, this country will never again have a period of five years where there are so many major competitions hosted on US soil. But will soccer make it or break it during this golden era? From 2024-2028, the United States will host Copa América 2024, followed by […]

Every year adds a new thread to the intricate fabric of soccer's dynamic history, connecting triumph, heartbreak, and unyielding passion. The year 2023 left a mark on soccer history. As we approach the beginning of a new chapter, it is fitting to look back upon the last twelve months. We take you back in time […]

The best soccer clubs on Earth all get together to decide the champion of the world. There is even an impressive-looking trophy to hand out. The tournaments to crown the champions of Europe and South America are massive. Therefore, this should be an even bigger deal. Sadly, the opposite is the truth. The FIFA Club […]

Despite beating Newcastle, AC Milan were nevertheless eliminated from the Champions League. The last match in the group stage for the Rossoneri took place in the northern region of England. It was always going to be difficult. The Italian giants had a slim chance of advancing to the Knockout Stage. The fate of Stefano Poli […]

MLS Commissioner Don Garber has admitted that MLS' revenue share agreement with Apple for MLS Season Pass contains risk. In a recent keynote address at the Columbia Sports Management Conference, Garber explained Major League Soccer's exclusive global streaming deal with Apple in more detail. "It's a partnership, and that's the most different aspect of it," […]

The largest city in Florida isn't what you might think. It's not Miami, Tampa, or Orlando. It's Jacksonville – in both population and geographic size. As of 2020, nearly one million people live in the city, the eleventh-greatest population of any city in the USA. In fact, the city of Jacksonville has a greater population […]

Xabi Alonso has Bayer Leverkusen reaching new heights, and the club is a candidate, if not the favorite, to dethrone Bayern Munich's monopoly of dominance. After 14 games in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten with 11 wins and three draws. Xabi Alonso's side is the last unbeaten team in the biggest five leagues by […]

While Barcelona struggles to find any thread of consistency in the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign, Girona has risen as the latest team to challenge for the title. Girona, which was in La Segunda, or the second division of Spain, just two seasons ago, leads LaLiga. Its recent 4-2 win at Barcelona allowed the Blanquivermells to open a […]

Birmingham City made a controversial decision early in the season to relieve John Eustace of his post as a manager. That, along with the hiring of his successor, continues to perplex and frustrate fans. At the time Birmingham City sacked Eustace, the Blues sat sixth in the Championship table. That would be good for a […]