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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.

Lampard gets it wrong again as Chelsea fall 3-1 to Arsenal

When Frank Lampard's Chelsea took the field against Arsenal this evening, the club's eleven starters were worth a collective $585 million. But despite these riches—maybe even because of them—Chelsea slumped to an embarrassing 3-1 defeat against their London rivals.

What we learned from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

After a month-long absence, Formula 1 is back—and so is Mexico's Sergio Perez, who earned his  second victory of the season on Sunday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

New England's stellar keeper draws interest from Premier League teams

When New England star goalie Matt Turner signed a contract with Arsenal last season, many Revolution fans voiced their disapproval.

Sergio Perez wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix amidst pit lane chaos

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is known for chaos--but that chaos usually takes places on the track. Sunday, however, it took place in the pit lane.

Austin FC's historical over-performance casts pall on 2023 season

Austin FC's over-performance in 2022 has made 2023 feel pulling teeth.

What to expect from new-look Formula One sprint weekends

After a monthlong absence, Formula One is back, but it might look a bit different than you remember. 

Manchester City crushes Arsenal to regain control of Premier League race

Manchester City used a clever strategy to top Arsenal on Wednesday, retaking control of the Premier League race in the process.

Jamie Vardy rescues a point for Leicester in relegation showdown

In warmups before its game at Leeds United on Tuesday. Leicester City players kicked speculative shots at the opponents' goal. Most of them missed, but when Jamie Vardy stepped up for his turn, the 36-year-old striker made every one.

Highs and lows from the MLS transfer window

The MLS transfer window closed Monday night, and with it closed the first opportunity for clubs to bolster their rosters for 2023.

Why Sporting Kansas City is a disaster under Peter Vermes

The club is last in the Western Conference with three points and winless in nine matches, racking up as many goals as red cards.

Questions abound for USMNT after tie against Mexico in friendly

Ex-U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas' assessment of the U.S. Men's National Team's MLS-heavy starting lineup's play Wednesday against Mexico seems spot-on.

Inter survive Benfica surge to secure all-Milan Champions League semifinal

An all-Milan semifinals matchup between Inter Milan and AC Milan is now set in the Champions League.

AC Milan in Champions League semis for first time in 16 years thanks to Mike Maignan master class

Superb defending, midfield skullduggery and a star-making performance from goalkeeper Mike Maignan lifted the "Rossoneri" over their Italian rivals.

Chelsea owner doesn't hold back criticism of team

Most Premier League owners aren't involved in day-to-day operations, but Chelsea's Todd Boehly is not most owners.

Portland eyes MLS revival after surge against Seattle

The Portland Timbers are ninth in the Western Conference -- six places below the Seattle Sounders, their chief rival. But you wouldn't know it from the way they have dominated Seattle lately.

Vintage Vela performance lifts LAFC over cross-town rivals

MLS has many great rivalries, but there's just something special about Los Angeles. With the hungry, undefeated upstarts of LAFC on one side and the fading, yet-to-win legends of the LA Galaxy on the other, LA's cross-city game--known colloquially as El Tráfico--carries real narrative heft.

Injuries threaten Manchester United's status in Premier League

Lisandro Martinez's injury is the most recent in a long list of injuries for Manchester United. From Raphaël Varane to Alejandro Garnacho to Marcus Rashford, the Red Devils are facing an injury crisis at the worst possible time.

High-flying New England, Columbus make cases for old guard in MLS

Major League Soccer is often attracted to what's shiny and new. The New England Revolution and Columbus Crew — teams that started in the MLS in the mid-1990s — are subverting that trend.

USMNT names MLS-heavy lineup for Mexico friendly

Twenty-one of coach Anthony Hudson's 23 selections play in MLS — a big change from his last lineup, which included only one domestically based player.

AC Milan roll back the years to deliver shock European victory

AC Milan used to be the undisputed kings of Europe. The team has taken home seven European championship titles, with the most recent coming in 2007. These days, only Real Madrid have won more.

Loss of striker leaves U.S. women's team pondering options at left wing

The U.S. Women's National Team won both its pre-World Cup friendlies against Ireland, but those victories came at a steep price and have left the team with some questions to answer ahead of the World Cup. 

Rodri screamer lifts Man City over Bayern Munich in Champions League

It started off as a cagey, closely run tactical battle, but it ended up being a blowout. Manchester City held their nerve and tore Bayern Munich apart to secure a 3-0 victory from the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

How savvy FC Cincinnati stormed to first in the MLS standings

FC Cincinnati, which joined the MLS in 2019, is playing in true Pat Noonan style, without drama or flash. Its rise is so sneaky that even regular MLS viewers may be shocked to see FC Cincinnati in first.

While crosstown rival soars, L.A. Galaxy languish in basement

Saturday marks the 18th incarnation of Major League Soccer's El Trafico, the hotly contested Los Angeles derby. Two very different Los Angeles franchises will play against each other in 2023 — one at the top of the standings (LAFC) and another (Galaxy) languishing, hopelessly, at the bottom.

Unai Emery's high-flying Aston Villa have Europe in their sights

Aston Villa versus Leicester City was supposed to look...different. For one, it should've taken place last September, at a time when Villa were 17th in the table and Leicester were rock-bottom in 20th.