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June 13, 2025 | United States Mens Soccer

How coach can breathe life back into slumping USMNT

The U.S. Men's National Team is in rough shape, losing its past four matches under coach Mauricio Pochettino. And, on Sunday, it will begin its last competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup. Expectations are low and frustrations high with this team.

June 12, 2025 | United States Mens Soccer

America's 'Summer of Soccer' begins with Club World Cup, Gold Cup

The 2025 "Summer of Soccer" begins in the United States on Saturday with the opening of two important international tournaments, the FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup.

June 10, 2025 | United States Mens Soccer

USMNT vs. Switzerland: Key takeaways from an alarming loss

This match was meant to be the USMNT's grand send-off before the Concacaf Gold Cup, but it quickly changed from a party to an emergency.

June 10, 2025 | Soccer

Silly Pulisic-Landon Donovan spat hurts U.S. Soccer

U. S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic and his father are feuding with American soccer legend Landon Donovan.

June 7, 2025 | United States Mens Soccer

Winners and losers from USMNT's loss to Turkiye

The United States Men's National Team fell 2-1 to Türkiye in East Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday. It's the USMNT's third straight defeat of 2025, following losses to Panama and Canada in the Nations League finals in March.

June 6, 2025 | United States Mens Soccer

Stars, snubs, surprises: What to make of USMNT's Gold Cup roster

United States Men's National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man roster for this summer's 2025 Gold Cup.

June 3, 2025 | Soccer

What's behind club soccer's lack of top-level competitiveness?

When Paris Saint Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 on May 31 in Munich to win the UEFA Champions League, the global media reacted with equal parts awe and horror.

June 1, 2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps

Cruz Azul hammers Vancouver to win Concacaf Champions Cup

Cruz Azul beat the Vancouver Whitecaps, 5-0, to win the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. It's the second continental club championship to end with a five-goal margin in two days after Paris Saint Germain beat Inter Milan, 5-0, to win the UEFA Champions League.

June 1, 2025 | Soccer

MLS weekend wrap-up: Key takeaways from Matchday 17

With 17 matchdays in the books, we're officially halfway through the Major League Soccer regular season. It's a crucial waypoint for the league's 30 teams.

June 1, 2025 | Los Angeles FC

LAFC beats Club America 2-1 to clinch spot in 2025 Club World Cup

One game. Ninety minutes (plus extra time). Ten million dollars.

May 31, 2025 | United States Womens Soccer

Players who stood out in key friendly between USWNT, China

The United States Women's National Team beat China 3-0 on Saturday in a friendly match in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was a confident display from the USWNT and one that should build confidence as the 2027 World Cup cycle draws nearer.

May 31, 2025 | Soccer

Paris Saint-Germain beats Inter Milan to earn record-setting Champions League title

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan 5-0 to win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. It’s PSG’s first Champions League victory in its 55-year lifespan

May 30, 2025 | Soccer

Breaking down what could decide Champions League final

It's been a long season, but it's now coming to an end. The European soccer calendar comes to a close on Saturday with the 70th annual Champions League Final.

May 29, 2025 | Los Angeles FC

Massive payout at stake when LAFC, Club America play for Club World Cup berth

$9.55M guaranteed. A shot at $100M from a $1B prize pool. And a global audience that reaches into the billions. That's what's at stake for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC and Liga MX's Club America as they prepare for their unprecedented one-off play-in match for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

May 25, 2025 | Soccer

MLS weekend wrap-up: Key takeaways from Matchday 15

15 matchdays up, 15 matchdays down: we're nearly halfway through the 2025 Major League Soccer season. Here are the key takeaways from a busy weekend across the league:

May 23, 2025 | Soccer

What to know about nail-biting Premier League final weekend

The top and bottom of the Premier League table are confirmed — Liverpool is the league champion and Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are relegated — but there's still plenty to play for in the world's most popular soccer league.

May 22, 2025 | Soccer

With Gold Cup absence, Christian Pulisic loses control of his USMNT narrative

Christian Pulisic of U.S. Men's National Team has removed himself from contention for a spot on the Americans' Concacaf Gold Cup roster, opting for rest instead.

May 21, 2025 | Soccer

Tottenham Hotspur beat Man United to win Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 on Wednesday to win the 2024-25 Europa League.

May 20, 2025 | United States Mens Soccer

'A great opportunity': U.S. Men's National Team coach reveals Gold Cup plans

Hosted in the United States, the Gold Cup — North America's premier international soccer competition — is the USMNT's last competitive tournament before it plays in the World Cup next summer.

May 19, 2025 | Inter Miami

Can Inter Miami become the 'true team' Lionel Messi needs it to be?

Inter Miami fell 3-0 to its Florida rival Orlando City on Sunday. It was Miami's third straight MLS game without a win and third loss of the 2025 season.