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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.

Sprints, sparks, shuffled grids: What to expect at F1's Chinese Grand Prix

After a five-year absence because of COVID, Formula One is finally back in China for the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit.

Undermanned Nashville desperately needs win over Messi-powered Miami

Nashville's season has already been challenging, but Saturday offers the greatest challenge of all: an away game against Inter Miami.

Premier League Game of the Week: Fulham and Liverpool battle it out once more on Sunday 4/21

If Liverpool channels its frustration into action on the field, Fulham will need every last drop of its famous grit to survive in Yardbarker's EPL Game of the Week. 

Wilfried Nancy signs contract extension with Columbus Crew

The French coach earned fans and plaudits when his Columbus Crew won the 2023 MLS Cup, and many expected that he'd leave MLS on a high to explore new opportunities in Europe. That isn't going to be the case.

Premier League best bets: Who will shine while City is away?

Welcome to Matchday 34 of the Premier League season. Just five weekends remain to settle who will win, who will get relegated, who will go to Europe and who will finish adrift from any excitement or danger. 

New coach, three USMNT hopefuls fueling Colorado's rapid rise in MLS

Things are looking up for the Colorado Rapids thanks to new coach Chris Armas and three hopefuls for the U.S. Men's National Team.

Formula One returning to China after five-year absence

The 2024 Formula One season continues this weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix, a big favorite among race fans that has not been contested since 2019.

How the English Premier League title could be won... or lost

The English Premier League title race was thrown for a loop over the weekend when Liverpool and Arsenal lost unexpectedly to put Manchester City in the driver's seat.

More than 70,000 fans expected for Messi match in Kansas City

Twenty-eight years to the day Sporting Kansas City made its Major League Soccer debut, the team will take on the league's flashy new guard: Lionel Messi-powered Inter Miami.

Inside Fernando Alonso's landmark Aston Martin F1 contract

Fernando Alonso will stay with Aston Martin for the foreseeable future. Here's a look at the new deal.

Premier League Game of the Week: Arsenal and Aston Villa face off in the Unai Emery Derby

As the 2023-24 season draws to a close, this Unai Emery Derby between Arsenal and Aston Villa has massive implications for both clubs.

U.S. Soccer star uses CONCACAF Champions Cup as revenge tour

Brandon Vazquez is one of U.S. Soccer's brightest young talents, but the forward's professional journey has been filled with frustration.

Premier League best bets: Everton has the edge on Monday 4/15

Welcome to Matchday 33 of the Premier League season. It's time to start looking beyond the title contenders for our Best Bets of the Week.

Columbus Crew flips script on MLS-Liga MX rivalry

The Columbus Crew are showing that MLS isn't just a sideshow to the sport of soccer.

Vancouver's MLS success a mix of one important addition and luck

Did Vancouver make big moves in the offseason to bring about positive change? Or is it just early-season luck? The answer may be a mix of both.

Meet Yuya Kubo, the utilityman who does it all for FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati, winner of Major League Soccer's 2023 Supporters' Shield as the team with the best regular-season record, has started 2024 with quiet confidence.

Premier League best bets: End-of-season midweek madness

It's Matchday 31 of the Premier League and everything is coming up Liverpool after Manchester City and Arsenal's damp squib 0-0 draw last weekend. 

With Copa Tejas looming, MLS' FC Dallas, Austin FC struggling

With Dallas, Houston and Austin among the league's biggest markets, winning the Copa Tejas shouldn't just be about state pride. It should be a strong indicator of future league success. Unfortunately, the 2024 Copa isn't meeting that standard.

Premier League Game of the Week: Man City and Arsenal battle for the trophy

This is it: The most important game of the Premier League season. (No, seriously, for real this time.) Man City and Arsenal enter this match with everything to play for: just one point separates them in the Premier League table.

14-year-old homegrown MLS prospect headed to Manchester City

On Thursday, the Philadelphia Union and Manchester City of the Premier League agreed on terms of a deal that will send the wonderkind to the renowned club after he turns 18.

Premier League best bets: The final stretch begins

It's been two long weeks, but the Premier League is officially back in session. From here on out, we'll have at least one game a week until the league wraps up on May 19.

How Inter Miami has adjusted its offense without Lionel Messi

Inter Miami is living life without Lionel Messi for the time being, to mixed results.

The Premier League cast-offs behind Charlotte FC's unexpected rise

Charlotte beat Columbus 2-0 last Saturday in front of a packed home crowd, rising up to seventh in the MLS East standings.

Who is Olivier Giroud, MLS' next superstar transfer target?

Could the MLS be set to add another international star?

Three takeaways from the USMNT's Nations League victory over Mexico

The U. S. Men's National Team beat Mexico 2-0 on Sunday night to clinch its third consecutive CONCACAF Nations League trophy. The victory marks seven competitive matches and four and a half years since the USMNT last lost to El Tri.