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/ 61 days agoLaLiga sets date for official Barcelona-Atleti game in Miami
An official LaLiga game looks set to be played in the United States before the end of the year. According to Relevo, Javier Tebas, the Spanish top flight's president, has targeted the weekend of December 20-22 for the game. Not only has Tebas picked out a date, but he also has other details of the […]
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/ 62 days agoDefining season for USMNT's starting striker Balogun at Monaco
There is always one certainty at AS Monaco every pre-season. Thanks to their respected place for nurturing talents, European giants come knocking with big offers to lure assets from the principality clubs. And, at times, they have to engage in expensive deals themselves with the hope of resale value. USMNT international Folarin Balogun is the […]
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/ 64 days agoReal Madrid's USA tour: How much the club makes
Real Madrid played a total of three games during its tour of the USA this summer ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, it did not include the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and several other players that draw headlines. The continental competitions like the Euros and Copa America demanded significant game time out of […]
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/ 76 days agoTyler Adams says spying is common in soccer
United States men's national team captain Tyler Adams chimed in on the spying scandal that has hit North American soccer. Just before the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, French authorities arrested a Canada women's soccer team staff member. Joseph Lombardi picked up an eight-month suspended sentence for using drones to capture video of New Zealand […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 77 days agoUSA men's soccer reaches Olympic quarterfinals; first since 2000
Another strong performance from the USA men's soccer team ensured a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals for Marko Mitrovic's side. A 3-0 win over Guinea in the final group-stage game means the United States closed the first stage of competition with six points. That is good enough to finish second behind host nation France, which […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 78 days agoUSA vs Guinea preview: Americans can reach men's quarterfinal
With a 4-1 win over New Zealand, Guinea is the last step for the USA to reach the quarterfinals of the men's 2024 Olympics tournament. They can secure a spot in the next round with a win in their final group-stage game against Guinea. USA dominates New Zealand The United States has this great opportunity […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 81 days agoUSA vs New Zealand preview: Olympics at stake for Americans
The USA will have to play to survive in the Olympics when it battles New Zealand in the second match of the men's tournament in Paris. After falling to France in their opener, they are last in the group. A loss to the Kiwis would all but ensure a group-stage exit. A win, however, would […]
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/ 81 days agoLondon mayor backs Premier League games being played in US
The debate regarding foreign leagues playing meaningful matches in the United States has been a hot topic in recent months. Top European teams already travel across the Atlantic Ocean to play preseason friendlies. Over a dozen of such clubs are currently Stateside at the moment. Nevertheless, scheduling foreign regular season fixtures in America is a […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 83 days agoUSA vs Zambia: USWNT hunt Olympic redemption in Paris 2024
After disappointing at the last two Olympics, the USA women are looking to redeem themselves in Paris, and that starts against Zambia. The USWNT has only failed to appear in the gold medal game twice. It just so happens to have been their two most recent Olympics. To add to the poor results in major […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 84 days agoFrance vs USA preview: Olympics begin for US men's soccer team
The USA men have qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008, but it faces a major task when it takes on host nation France. The first of three group-stage games can set the tone for the rest of the Olympic soccer tournament. Additionally, these significant games against top opposition are important for […]
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/ 84 days agoSix players omitted from Chelsea US tour as squad swells
Chelsea has left off quite a few notable players for their upcoming tour of the United States. New Blues boss Enzo Maresca recently named a 28-player squad for their series of preseason friendlies across America. The Premier League side will first face Wrexham on Wednesday, July 31 in California. They will then go up against […]
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/ 85 days agoAmerican Bournemouth owner denies support of PL games in US
Bill Foley, the American owner of English Premier League side Bournemouth, commented on the prospect of games in the US. FIFA has said it is investigating whether it is feasible to host games from domestic leagues in other countries. This stems from LaLiga working to host a competitive game in the United States. A lengthy […]
Copa America 2024
/ 88 days agoWoman seeks $50,000 in damages due to Copa America
Multiple lawsuits have come down against CONMEBOL and Hard Rock Stadium regarding the Copa America 2024 final. Chaos struck the arena in Miami on Sunday, July 14th ahead of the massive matchup between Argentina and Colombia. Many looked forward to the mouthwatering matchup. Scenes outside Hard Rock Stadium spoiled any level of excitement. Select fans, […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 88 days agoWhat soccer teams play in the Olympics?
The Olympics is slated to start later this week after years of strenuous planning and anticipation. The Seine River is barely clean enough for open-water swimming, the American men's basketball team is ready for one of its most important tournaments yet, and sprinter Noah Lyles has his eyes set on a once-immortal 200-meter world record. […]
Copa America 2024
/ 89 days agoWhy we don't want another Copa America in the USA
With North America hosting Copa America for the first time since the Centenario in 2016, it was supposed to be the biggest edition ever. Sixteen teams, a strong crop of sides from North America, and potentially Lionel Messi's final tournament with Argentina. Despite all the makings of great storylines, the negative aspects of the tournament […]