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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.

Esteban Ocon to join Haas F1 for 2025 Formula 1 season

French Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon will join Haas F1 for the 2025 season.

Opening day of men's Olympic soccer filled with wild outcomes

The Olympic Opening Ceremonies kick off on Friday, but the Games themselves are already in full swing.

Summer of Soccer best bets: U.S. Women's National Team faces Zambia's goalscoring heroines

Day one of men's Olympic soccer is in the books: day one of women's Olympic soccer looms. Where are the best bets? Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang knows. 

Men's Olympic soccer: Key Americans to watch as the USMNT begins its medal challenge

The team will be completely different from the one that partook in Copa America. Here are the players to keep an eye on as the squad prepares for its medal charge.

Summer of Soccer best bets: The USMNT kicks off its Olympic challenge

Were 83 soccer matches across two simultaneous continental championship tournaments not enough for you? Same here! Thankfully, we've got 32 more games on the way in the form of the Men's Olympic Soccer Tournament.

Homegrown USMNT star earns big European transfer

Caleb Wiley, Atlanta United's hyped teenaged left back, is finally getting his big break.

Women's Olympic gymnastics FAQ: Team USA's hopes, challengers, more

Here are frequently asked questions about the 2024 competition ahead of the Games.

Salt Lake, Colorado prepare for a season-defining Rocky Mountain Cup

The Rocky Mountain Cup is tied for the first time in a long time, and Saturday's final clash will settle it for the season.

NWSL's Angel City FC becomes highest-valued women's sports team

Los Angeles's Angel City FC is one of the newest teams in the National Women's Soccer League. It joined in 2022, backed by actress Natalie Portman and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and immediately made a cultural and financial splash.

14-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder makes American sports history

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan became the youngest Major League Soccer debutant in history when he was subbed in against the New England Revolution in the 85th minute.

Winners and losers from the first half of the 2024 MLS season

The European Championships and the Copa America are over, but Major League Soccer is just getting started. The league played clear through both tournaments and is approaching its traditional midseason All-Star break.

Gareth Southgate departs English national team, leaving a big question in his wake

Gareth Southgate has left his post as coach of the England national team, the English Football Association confirmed Tuesday.

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in extra time to win controversial Copa America final

Argentina and Colombia had to endure a fan-fueled delay to open the Copa America final, then engaged in an absurdly tense standoff until Argentina finally rose above for a 1-0 win in extra time.

Copa America final delayed over an hour due to crowd trouble outside stadium

The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was scheduled to kick off this evening at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Spain beats England to clinch its record fourth European Championship

Spain beat England 2-1 in Berlin on Sunday to win the 2024 European Championship.

Copa America best bets: How to bet Colombia vs. Argentina in Sunday's final 

Yardbarker soccer expert Alyssa Clang shares her betting picks for Sunday's Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia. 

Euro 2024 best bets: How to bet Spain vs. England in Sunday's final 

Spain is the clear favorite across most betting platforms for the Euro 2024 final against England, but anything can happen in a one-off tournament final. Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang shares her picks. 

Colombia rides its yellow wave to Copa America final against Argentina

The stadium was packed to the brim with Colombia fans sporting the team's signature yellow as they watched their team book its spot in the Copa America final.

Gregg Berhalter out as USMNT coach after early Copa America exit

Gregg Berhalter has been relieved of his post as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, U.S. soccer confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.

Canada's Copa fairytale is over, but its CONCACAF challenge is just beginning

The rest of CONCACAF should be sitting up and taking notice of Canada's fearless approach.

Summer of Soccer best bets: Euros and Copa march toward their finals

Wednesday's soccer action features England vs. Netherlands in the Euros and Columbia vs. Uruguay in the Copa America. YB's Alyssa Clang knows where the bets are. 

Euro 2024: Referee Felix Zwayer's appointment is curious, but England's ire is self-serving

The naming of Felix Zwayer as referee for Wednesday's England-Netherlands Euro 2024 semifinal matchup has rekindled controversy. YB's Alyssa Clang takes a closer look. 

Summer of Soccer best bets: How to bet Copa semifinal between Canada and Argentina

Welcome back to the Summer of Soccer. It's been a nigh-unbelievable few weeks of soccer action thus far, but we regret to inform you that just eight games remain.

Brazil's brutal Copa America elimination should scare Selecao fans

The team is deficient in several key areas, and squads like Uruguay are taking notice.

Summer of Soccer best bets for Sat. 7/6: A South American clasico

Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang says Saturday just might be the biggest day of the summer so far. And she's got the bets to back it up.