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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.

Austin FC's roster rebuild hints at big risks and big rewards

The Texas-based club debuted in MLS in 2021 and made it all the way to the Western Conference Final in its charmed sophomore season. Since then, though, the outfit has struggled to make an impact. It missed out on the MLS Cup playoffs in 2023 and 2024, finishing both seasons with a negative goal difference.

Three takeaways from USMNT's MLS-heavy January roster

Here are three key takeaways from Mauricio Pochettino’s all-domestic USMNT roster.

Antonee Robinson has made all the difference for Fulham and USMNT

Robinson’s success is big news for Fulham, but it might be bigger news for U. S. Soccer, a program in desperate need of a multi-functional game-winner like him.

There's more to Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur than 'entertainment'

The manager makes himself equally easy to lionize and criticize.

What U.S. company's acquisition of Premier League's Everton means 

The Friedkin Group, a Houston-based company run by billionaire CEO Dan Friedkin, has completed its financial takeover of the Everton Football Club. 

Where these three MLS free agents could thrive in 2025

This winter, several top players — many of them wildly talented but victims of internal changes at their clubs — have entered free agency. 

Can ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter save 'sleeping giant' Chicago in MLS?

The former coach of the U. S. Men's National Team faces a huge challenge in 2025 as Chicago Fire head coach and director of football.

Manchester United's new attacking powerhouse isn't the player you'd expect

Lisandro Martinez — ex-Ajax man, Erik Ten Hag favorite, and, at just 5-foot-9 tall, one of the shortest top-level defenders out there — has quietly become the engine powering United's goalscoring form.

USMNT roundup: How are key American players faring abroad?

U. S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic made headlines this week when talking about the negative bias American soccer players face in Europe.

FIFA fuels controversy in picking 2030, 2034 World Cup sites

The next World Cup will take place in North America in 2026, with Canada, the United States and Mexico jointly hosting the largest tournament in the competition's history.

Inside Chelsea's epic Premier League turnaround 

Chelsea Football Club is back in the Premier League's upper echelon after years of poor performances and front-office drama.

What's next for three Formula One fan favorites?

While many drivers are expected to change F1 teams during the offseason, the vast majority of them will be returning to the grid in 2025. There are three, however, who will not:

Los Angeles Galaxy defeat New York Red Bulls to win 2024 MLS Cup

It's the Galaxy's record-setting sixth MLS title and its first in a decade.

2024 MLS Cup: Where the final will be won or lost

Here are the key areas where this MLS Cup final will be won or lost.

MLS Cup 2024: How Los Angeles Galaxy advanced to MLS final against New York Red Bulls

The Galaxy's 2024 return to form was spearheaded by attackers Joseph Paintsil of Ghana, Riqui Puig of Spain and Gabriel Pec of Brazil, who are known as the Killa P's.

MLS Cup 2024: How New York Red Bulls advanced to final against Los Angeles Galaxy

The Red Bulls entered the playoffs from a position of weakness as the lowest-ranked team in the East outside of the wild-card slot.

L.A. Galaxy's Riqui Puig is down, but not out, despite injury

Riqui Puig collapsed in a heap. After 95 minutes of tense, militant soccer, his Los Angeles Galaxy had defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference Final.

New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City to clinch first MLS Cup berth in 16 years

The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 1-0 in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference final. The win hands the Red Bulls their first MLS Cup appearance since 2008.

Manchester City's 'hidden' midfield woes could derail its season

Manchester City lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at home Saturday, dooming the club to five straight losses in all competitions. It's a miserable run of form and one almost without precedent for a defending Premier League champion.

New York Red Bulls beat NYCFC to book spot in MLS Eastern Conference Final

The New York Red Bulls beat New York City FC 2-0 on Saturday to clinch a spot in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference Final.

What to watch for in MLS Western Conference playoff semifinals

Here's what to keep an eye on in the evenly-balanced MLS Western Conference semifinals.

Inter Miami set to appoint former Messi teammate Javier Mascherano as coach

Inter Miami is set to hire Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi's former Barcelona and Argentina teammate, as head coach for the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

MLS playoffs return with Eastern Conference semifinals

The opening rounds of the MLS playoffs took place two weeks ago; the league's top two seeds (Inter Miami and Columbus Crew) were eliminated dramatically.

Inter Miami coach Tata Martino resigns after MLS Cup flop

Inter Miami coach Tata Martino has resigned from his post after his team's early MLS Cup exit.

Cold tires, hot gossip and a potential championship: What to expect from the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula One returns this weekend with the second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix. The race heralds the end of the 2024 F1 season. Just three race weekends remain before the individual and team championships will be decided in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 8.