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Alyssa Clang

Alyssa is a Boston-born Californian with a passion for global sport. She can yell about misplaced soccer passes in five languages and rattle off the turns of Silverstone in her sleep. You can find her dormant Twitter account at @alyssaclang, but honestly, you’re probably better off finding her here.

USMNT vs. Guatemala: Key takeaways from a tenacious Gold Cup semifinal

The United States Men's National Team beat Guatemala 2-1 in a sticky Gold Cup semifinal.

For Guatemala, Gold Cup semifinal against USMNT is a historic homecoming

The Central American nation — ranked 106th in the world, between Comoros and Tanzania — is making its first appearance in the Gold Cup semifinals since 1996.

Takeaways from USMNT's Gold Cup quarterfinal win over Costa Rica

The United States Men's National Team defeated Costa Rica on penalties after drawing 2-2 in regular time in their Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinal on Sunday. 

'He's a baller': USMNT's Malik Tillman seizing opportunity at Gold Cup

Malik Tillman's soccer journey began in Germany, where he was raised a dual national by his German mother and American father.

USMNT-Costa Rica: A fierce rivalry explained in five matches

After a rough summer in which the U.S. Men's national Team lost to Turkey and Switzerland, the Americans have themselves back together. Next up in the Concacaf Gold Cup is Costa Rica. 

Key takeaways from USMNT's nerve-settling Gold Cup win over Haiti

The United States Men's National Team beat Haiti, 2-1, to close out its Gold Cup group stage with a perfect 3-0-0 record.

R-E-L-A-X: 'Under construction' USMNT isn't the disaster you may think it is

“When everyone wants to destroy everything, sometimes you say, ‘No, we are OK,’” USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said.

USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia: Key takeaways from a labored Gold Cup win

The match was frustrating and uninspired, with both teams failing to show their best, but the final result will suit the USMNT just fine.

Why 'strange,' sparsely attended FIFA Club World Cup is a disaster

The tournament is a bad look for FIFA and the United States as both prepare to run the World Cup in 2026.

Assessing the three MLS teams' performances so far in Club World Cup

The FIFA Club World Cup is under way in the United States, with 32 of the world's strongest club teams — from Spain's Real Madrid to South Korea's Ulsan — battling one another.

USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Key takeaways from blowout Gold Cup win

Here are our key takeaways from the USMNT's much-needed win over Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.