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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.

'No ceiling': How Aston Villa went from the Championship to the Champions League

No club in England — and perhaps no club in the world — has undergone a dramatic transformation as recent as Villa's. But how did it pull it all off?

Atlanta United survive penalty shootout to secure MLS playoff berth

The win caps off an incredible turnaround for Atlanta, which entered the final game of the MLS regular season facing an uphill battle to obtain the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

Spain's La Liga may play key rivalry match in U.S. in December

La Liga, Spanish's soccer's first division and one of the top soccer leagues in the world, has announced its intention to play a key match abroad in the United States.

Confusion, consternation as Inter Miami receive last-minute Club World Cup berth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a special appearance at Inter Miami's final home game of the regular season last Saturday. After watching Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 and seal Major League Soccer's all-time points record, he had a special announcement for the team and its home fans.

Decision Day heartbreak caps off wild season for Los Angeles Galaxy

Decision Day — the final day of Major League Soccer's regular season, when playoff positions are locked in and underperforming teams are sent home — is full of uncertainty.

What's up for grabs on MLS Decision Day 2024

There are plenty of storylines for MLS Decision Day. Here are the most significant.

Premier League Game of the Week: Liverpool and Chelsea prepare for a vibes check

Will Liverpool steady its proverbial ship, keep its players happy and maintain its grip on first place? Or will Chelsea continue its stellar season by scalping its Northern rival? Here are the bets we’re eyeing as the two prepare to meet on Matchday 8.

Premier League best bets: Can the big names regain their rhythm?

Welcome to Matchday 8 of the Premier League season — a weird, upside-down weekend colored heavily by the international break that preceded it.  

How USMNT can improve upon its performances against Panama, Mexico

The United States Men's National Team began a new era under coach Mauricio Pochettino with two completely different results. Here's what the team needs to do to improve.

What to watch for in USMNT-Mexico clash

The Mauricio Pochettino era of the U. S. Men's National Team kicked off with a bang Saturday with a 2-0 win over Panama. The team will look to keep things going in a clash with rival Mexico.

Columbus' 'B' team making the difference in MLS Cup defense

The depth of Wilfried Nancy's team is a huge benefit as the MLS season ticks closer to the playoffs.

'Here to work': How USMNT trains under new coach Mauricio Pochettino

The Mauricio Pochettino era of the U.S. Men’s National Team will begin Saturday in Austin, Texas, with a home friendly against Panama.

Cresting Sweden and battered Brazil: What to look for during soccer's international break

Nearly every international soccer team across the globe will play over the next week. With so much soccer on offer, it pays to know where to focus.

Jurgen Klopp makes controversial return to soccer with Red Bull

Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager and one-time target of the U.S. Men's National Team, has joined Red Bull as its head of global soccer.

MLS year-end awards: Who's in contention for MVP, Coach of the Year and more

Here's how the top honors in MLS are expected to shake out.

USMNT can learn from Christian Pulisic's form with AC Milan

Pulisic's five goals in seven Serie A games put him second in the league's Golden Boot race and led Spanish outlet AS to wonder if he's the best player in Italy.

Major League Soccer sets season-wide attendance record

It's tempting to credit Lionel Messi for this jump, but the "Messi effect" is just a small part of the story.

Toronto, Philadelphia and D.C. battle it out for MLS East's final playoff position

Toronto FC, the Philadelphia Union and D.C. United are level on points for the conference's final playoff position. Who will emerge victorious?

Premier League Game of the Week: Is this Erik ten Hag's last dance?

European club soccer gets a lot of stick for being stagnant and exclusionary, but ascension is possible for teams if they play their cards right. Case in point.

Who's in and who's out for new USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino?

Mauricio Pochettino's U. S. Men's National Team era begins this week with a pair of friendlies against some regular CONCACAF foes.

Inter Miami survives wild match to win 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield

Inter Miami won the 2024 Supporters' Shield — the annual trophy for the best regular-season record in Major League Soccer — on Wednesday by beating the Columbus Crew 3-2.

Premier League best bets: Ipswich and Fulham aim for historic results

Welcome to Matchday 7 of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Here are the bets we're eyeing as Matchday 7 kicks off. 

How Arsenal, Man City's makeshift midfields could decide Premier League

Arsenal and Manchester City's title challenges were dealt similar blows last month, as both teams lost key midfielders to injury for the rest of the 2024-25 season.

Miami has chance to clinch MLS Supporters' Shield in Columbus

The narrative around Miami is that the team lives or dies on Lionel Messi's fitness, but that simply isn't the case. It's made it to the top of the Eastern Conference on the back of its talented roster and it beat Columbus earlier in the season without Messi in the lineup.

NYCFC shakes up MLS Eastern Conference with stunning derby win

NYCFC is now officially into the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.