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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.

Mexico deserves better than El Tri's anemic approach

Mexico's elimination is an embarrassment for the national program. But the most embarrassing thing about it is just how routine and expected this failure felt.

Summer of Soccer best bets: It's do or die for the USMNT

One game to decide whether the USMNT advances in the Copa America. YB soccer expert Alyssa Clang is eyeing these bets for USA-Uruguay.   

Switzerland cements its soccer legacy as a nation of giant killers

Switzerland did what it did best against Italy at the 2024 Euros.

Summer of Soccer best bets for 6/30: Lions, Falcons and the Battle of the Two 'Tri'

As we push into June 30, we've got four intriguing new matchups between the Euros and the Copa America. And YB's soccer betting expert Alyssa Clang has best bets for each.

Summer of Soccer best bets for Sat. 6/29: The Euros (and Argentina) return

The Summer of Soccer rolls on, with four interesting matchups on June 29: two Copa America fixtures and the return of the European Championships.

Surprise Copa win proves Panama has cracked the USMNT code

On Thursday, Panama cemented its legacy as the enduring bogey team of the United States.

Summer of Soccer best bets for 6/28: Brazil faces the music

It's Colombia vs. Costa Rica, Brazil vs. Paraguay. Where are the best bets hiding? Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang knows. And when you read on, so will you. 

Summer of Soccer best bets: The USMNT gears up for Game Two

Here's what Yardbarker's soccer analyst Alyssa Clang is looking out for as the USMNT preps to play Panama in the Copa America in Atlanta on Thursday, June 27.   

'Summer of Soccer' best bets for 6/26: A historically close Euro group and a crucial Copa clash

The Summer of Soccer continues as YB soccer expert Alyssa Clang breaks down the final four group stage games from Euro 2024 and the next two installments from the Copa America.

Summer of Soccer best bets for 6/25: Yardbarker's picks for Euro and Copa America

Welcome to the "Summer of Soccer." Yardbarker soccer expert Alyssa Clang is your guide to betting both the Euros and the Copa America for Tuesday, June 25. 

USMNT's midfield shows promise in advance of crucial Panama clash

The United States Men's National Team beat Bolivia 2-0 to kick off its 2024 Copa America journey.

Euro 2024 best bets: Decision day for Group B

It's time to turn our attention to Group B of the Euros. Four hotheaded Southern European teams, two games, and a whole lot of permutations to work through. Where are the best bets? 

Euro 2024 best bets for Sun. 6/23: Decision day for Group A

Matchday Three, the decision day for each of our six Euro groups, kicks off on Sunday with Group A: Germany vs. Switzerland and Scotland vs. Hungary.

Euro 2024 best bets: Will Portugal's scorers feast on Turkey?

We're closing out Matchday Two this weekend with three fascinating games from the bottom half of the Euro draw. And YB's soccer export Alyssa Clang has the picks you know you need. 

Nico Williams' journey led him to become Spain's Euro star

Nico Williams, 21, made all the difference in Spain's 1-0 win over Italy on Thursday at the European Championships.

Copa America 2024: Can the USMNT kickstart its tournament against Bolivia?

We're way into our coverage of the Euros, but make room for the Copa America, where the USMNT is competing. How will the USA do? YB's Alyssa Clang has some answers, and picks. 

Euro 2024 best bets: Masked Mbappe is the face of France vs. Netherlands

Three more big Euro 2024 matchups on Friday, and Yardbarker Alyssa Clang has the lowdown on all three, including Netherlands vs. France.

Euro 2024 best bets: Denmark vs. England and Spain vs. Italy highlight Thursday action 

With so much history riding on Thursday's action, this is easily the biggest day of the Euros thus far. Where are the best bets, though? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has the answers.

Euro 2024 best bets: Croatia's last dance?

Matchday Two of the 2024 European Championships begins with a doozy in Hamburg: Croatia's do-or-die matchup with a sprightly Albania side that pushed Italy to the limit. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has the picks. 

Euro 2024 best bets: Georgia's date with destiny

There's still plenty to come from the opening stages of the 2024 European Championships. What does it all mean? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has answers. 

Germany 5-1 Scotland: Euro 2024 begins with a bang for the host nation

Germany beat Scotland 5-1 Friday afternoon to get its European Championship campaign off to a blistering start.

Euro 2024 best bets: What to look for in the group stage

The European Championships kick off this Friday, June 14 when Germany takes on Scotland in Munich. Yardbarker's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with the smart picks. 

Matt Turner redeems himself as USMNT holds Brazil to 1-1 draw

The stats were against the U. S. Men's National Team before a ball was kicked in Orlando on Wednesday afternoon.

San Diego FC set to begin MLS journey with Mexican superstar

San Diego FC will make its Major League Soccer debut next spring as the league's 30th franchise. The team has plenty of positives, from strong fan support to connections with the global Right to Dream soccer academy.

USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter under fire as Copa America draws near

 With a major tournament on the doorstep and the U.S. set to host the World Cup in 2026, the pressure is mounting on Berhalter.