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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 watch: Who's rising and falling in advance of November camp?

The United States Men's National Team's World Cup preparation is coming down to the wire.

Real Madrid beats Barcelona in chaotic clasico colored by controversy

While the match was breathless, entertaining and intense, it was defined more by its mess than its magic.

Lionel Messi's Barcelona boys gear up for one last playoff push

But while Messi is staying in Miami, his former Barcelona buddies — midfielder Sergio Busquets and defender Jordi Alba — are not.

Portland exorcises its wild-card demons to advance in MLS playoffs

The Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake, 3-1, in the Western Conference wild-card game to seal its spot in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs.

Chicago thumps Orlando to seal first MLS playoff win since 2009

The Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 3-1 in Bridgeview, Illinois, to seal its wild-card spot in the 2025 MLS playoff knockout rounds. 

Barcelona debuts teenage phenom in 6-1 Champions League victory

The 17-year-old became the latest in a long line of Barcelona academy prospects to light up the Champions League.

Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season

Messi didn't just maintain his MVP-caliber performance from 2024, but he built upon it, and delivered an even stronger season than the one that came before.

Lionel Messi soars, Portland craters on MLS Decision Day

After nine months and 34 matchdays, it's all over. The 2025 Major League Soccer regular season has come to a close, and 18 of its 30 franchises — nine from each conference — remain in competition for this year's MLS Cup.

MLS Decision Day 2025: What to watch for on final day of regular season

What's at stake during Decision Day 2025? Here's a rundown of what's left to be decided in each conference.

Hosts Mexico, Canada soar, crash while prepping for 2026 World Cup

In June 2026, the United States, Mexico and Canada will co-host the first North American World Cup since 1994. Their aim is simple: to elevate soccer in the region to its highest pinnacle.

Key takeaways from USMNT's hard-fought win over Australia in Colorado

The USMNT is now unbeaten in three games against top-tier opponents after beating Japan 2-0 in September and drawing 1-1 with Ecuador earlier this month.

USMNT vs. Australia: What to know about the Socceroos before Colorado clash

Here's what to expect from Australia as it takes on the high-flying USMNT.

USMNT builds momentum thanks to newfound French connection

The United States Men's National Team is on a bit of a roll, helped by a trio of France-based athletes.

Key takeaways from USMNT's draw vs. Ecuador

The United States Men's National Team drew 1-1 with Ecuador in Austin, Texas, to kick off its October camp in style.

2026 World Cup: What teams are in, who's close and key qualifying matches to watch

Only eight months remain until the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament begins. And just two months remain until FIFA determines which teams will face each other in the opening rounds of the 48-team tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico (June 11-July 19, 2026).

USMNT vs. Ecuador: What to know about La Tri before Austin clash

The United States Men's National Team is back in action. After a September series that saw it achieve two wildly different results—a sobering 2-0 loss to South Korea and a confidence-building 2-0 win over Japan—the team will aim for some much-needed consistency in its twin October friendlies.

Farewell to Darlington Nagbe, one of MLS's undisputed greats

After 15 record-breaking seasons, one of Major League Soccer's most storied careers is coming to an end.

Tim Ream defies age, expectations as USMNT’s veteran leader

The United States Men's National Team is nicknamed the Baby Eagles because it features high-potential, young players. Cult favorite Diego Luna is 22; right back Alex Freeman is only 21.

Philadelphia Union clinches MLS's 2025 Supporters' Shield

The Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC 1-0 to clinch the 2025 Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield. It's the club's second Shield victory since its MLS debut in 2010.

Jedi in, Adams out: Key takeaways from USMNT's October roster

The United States Men's National Team is returning to action.

Nashville SC makes Tennessee sports history with U.S. Open Cup win

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is something special. It's the most historic tournament in American soccer, but it's more than that: It's one of the most historic tournaments in world soccer, period.

Union will push for silverware without injured USMNT talisman

With just two games left in the regular season, Philadelphia is leading the race for the Supporters' Shield and enters the playoffs as a favorite for the MLS Cup.

USMNT stock watch: Christian Pulisic surging, three others rising before World Cup prep begins

The U. S. Men's National Team is just one week away from regrouping for a crucial series of international friendlies against Ecuador in Austin, Texas (Oct.

Gabriel shows title-winning mettle with last-gasp Arsenal winner

With Liverpool, Arsenal's perpetual rival, dropping points against Crystal Palace just a day earlier, Gabriel's goal could be the difference that changes Arsenal's Premier League title fortunes for the better.

America's longest active playoff streak at risk in MLS's Hudson River Derby

In 15 years, while 15 new clubs joined the league, the New York Red Bulls qualified for the postseason 15 times in a row.