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.

February 2, 2026 | Soccer

Winter transfer window: The most fascinating soccer deals from around the globe

The January transfer window has come to a close—and with it, the remainder of the 2025/26 soccer season has begun to take shape.

January 28, 2026 | Soccer

For Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT, every game is a World Cup game

While the USMNT is ostensibly playing four warm-up games before the World Cup — against Belgium, Portugal, Senegal and Germany — Pochettino doesn't see it that way.

January 28, 2026 | Soccer

Champions League 2025-26: Who is advancing as knockout rounds begin?

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League is heading into its knockout stages.

January 27, 2026 | Soccer

Champions League: Whose tournament future is on the line in Matchday 8?

The opening phase of the UEFA Champions League is nearing its end, with just one matchday remaining to determine which teams advance. At the end of the final matchday on Wednesday, the top eight teams in the UCL will advance directly to the tournament's Round of 16.

January 25, 2026 | Soccer

Toothless Arsenal falls 3-2 to resurgent Manchester United

Arsenal dropped all three points to Manchester United as rivals close the gap in the table.

January 22, 2026 | Olympics

Female veterans anchor U.S. Olympic ski and snowboard team

The United States Ski and Snowboard roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is set.

January 20, 2026 | Manchester City

Derby drama and Arctic agony: What's behind Manchester City's losing streak?

Manchester City is caught in the mire of its worst run of form in years.

January 19, 2026 | Soccer

Real Madrid's woe could be Folarin Balogun's UCL gain

Real Madrid is the winningest team in European history, but in 2026, it's losing battles on all fronts. If there's ever a time to play it in European competition, that time is right now.

January 18, 2026 | Soccer

Senegal survives tumultuous final to win Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in extra time on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, to take home the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.

January 17, 2026 | Soccer

Manchester United owes derby victory to regression, not revival

Manchester United beat Manchester City to start coach interim coach Michael Carrick's reign on a high.

January 14, 2026 | Soccer

Morocco survives semifinal shootout to clinch home AFCON final

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to seal its spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

January 14, 2026 | Liverpool FC

Self-assured Senegal eliminates Egypt, Mohamed Salah from Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt is one of Africa's strongest teams, and Salah is one of Africa's strongest players, but incredibly, the two haven't managed to show much strength together.

January 13, 2026 | Olympics

U.S. figure skaters to know as Winter Olympics in Italy loom

The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. The world of winter sports will descend on Italy’s Milan–Cortina region on Feb. 6, 2026, for the 25th Winter Olympic Games.

January 12, 2026 | Soccer

Crisis or opportunity? Key questions for USMNT's World Cup striker pool

Mauricio Pochettino is likely to bring three strikers to the World Cup, not two, leaving one hotly contested spot available for another American attacker.

January 10, 2026 | Soccer

AFCON 2025 takeaways: Nigeria, Egypt shine in quarterfinal round

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is entering its final stage.

January 9, 2026 | Soccer

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz leads Morocco into AFCON semis

Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat on Monday to confirm its spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.

January 8, 2026 | Soccer

Premier League roundup: Red cards, late winners and USMNT drama from Matchday 21

The Premier League table is starting to take shape as the competition exits its busy festive period.

January 6, 2026 | Soccer

AFCON 2025: The biggest and best moments from the Round of 16

Twenty-four teams entered the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but just eight remain.

January 5, 2026 | Manchester United

Man United sacks coach Ruben Amorim: Unpacking a controversial decision

Manchester United has parted ways with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim.

January 4, 2026 | Soccer

Premier League roundup: Sucker punches galore on Matchday 20

We've crossed the halfway point of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and the table remains remarkably close from top to bottom. Arsenal has opened up a six-point gap on the rest of the pack, while just nine points separate Chelsea in fifth from Leeds United in 16th. Here's a rundown of the league's top stories from Matchday 20.