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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.

Aston Villa finally gets its first win, but its sorry season continues

What drove Villa from near the top to the relegation zone in one season flat?

Sergio Busquets's swan song keeps Inter Miami's trophy dreams alive

Sergio Busquets is a member of Miami's famous Fab Four, but he's often overlooked in favor of his splashier peers. 

LAFC's Denis Bouanga makes MLS history with help of Son Heung-min

Denis Bouanga has already set several MLS records with the help of his new partner. Will he reach more feats before the season ends?

Can USMNT replicate AC Milan's success in unlocking Christian Pulisic?

Pulisic is thriving at AC Milan. Can the USMNT find a way to replicate that success?

Manchester City's sparkling fullbacks steal headlines in draw with Arsenal

City's match against Arsenal was shaped, colored and ultimately decided by two defenders championing a wildly different approach.

New York City FC pushes for MLS Cup final by treating every game like one

Ten finals. That's how New York City FC coach Pascal Jansen categorized the remaining games of his team's 2025 MLS season.

Liverpool's last-gasp wins are anything but a fluke

The team has won every single one of its five competitive matches in 2025-26, but it has won all of them thanks to a late goal arriving in the 83rd minute or beyond.

Takeaways from a confidence-restoring win by USMNT over Japan

The United States Men's National Team beat Japan, 2-0, in an international friendly to close out its September on a high.

USMNT vs. Japan: What to know about Samurai Blue before Columbus clash

Coach Mauricio Pochettino's unit suffered a difficult (and demoralizing) 2-0 loss to South Korea on Saturday. But it has another friendly against Japan on Tuesday.

Key takeaways from USMNT's concerning home loss to Korea

The United States Men's National Team fell 2-0 to the Korea Republic in Harrison, N.J. on Saturday. It was the USMNT's second straight defeat after losing July's Gold Cup final to Mexico.

USMNT vs. Korea: Hong Myung-bo’s controversial appointment looms over key friendly

The United States Men's National Team will face South Korea on Saturday in Harrison, N. J. — the Americans' first game since its second-place Gold Cup finish this summer and one of its final games before the 2026 World Cup begins in June 2026.

Soccer's summer transfer window: Which deals will be the most impactful?

Thousands of deals were signed over the summer transfer window, but some are bound to be more impactful than others. Here are four of the summer's most effective, season-defining deals from around the globe.

Here's why USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino's 'mystifying' roster makes sense

Media is panning head coach Mauricio Pochettino's September roster for the United States Men's National Team. "Downright mystifying," ESPN's Jeff Carlisle called it.

Seattle thrashes Inter Miami to win 2025 Leagues Cup

The Seattle Sounders beat Inter Miami 3-0 in front of a home crowd at Lumen Field on Sunday to take home the 2025 Leagues Cup.

Injury-ravaged Arsenal faces first real test of newfound squad depth

For the past three seasons, Arsenal Football Club has fallen short. It's a harsh thing to say about a team that has racked up more points than any other in the Premier League during that time period, but it's true.

Winners, losers and oddities from the 2025-26 Champions League draw

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League draw is officially set.

Inter Miami courts controversy, clinches Leagues Cup final berth

Inter Miami is on its way to the 2025 Leagues Cup final after beating Orlando City, 3-1, in the semifinals. It's the club's second Leagues Cup final appearance in three years, and it comes on the back of an unbeaten five-game run in this tournament.

Key takeaways from the USMNT's crucial September roster

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino released his 22-man roster for two upcoming international friendlies on Tuesday. Here are the key takeaways from his crucial pre-World Cup roster selection:

Leagues Cup quarterfinals: Which teams will advance to the all-important semis?

The 2025 Leagues Cup continues this week with eight standout teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX competing to be the best in continental North America.

Why prolific goalscorer remains ignored by USMNT

With three goals in three games for Norwich City this season, American striker Josh Sargent is playing exceptionally well. It's not surprising. Last season, he earned Player of the Season for Norwich City in a vote by the team's fans.

Arsenal's old guard delivers victory after a summer of intense change

Arsenal defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford to open its Premier League season with a bang.

Liverpool, Bournemouth set the tone for new Premier League season

Defending champion Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield on Friday to kick off the 2025-26 Premier League season in style.

Inside the Premier League's newly promoted teams: Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland

The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 17, and in traditional Premier League fashion, it will feature three brand-new teams. Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland — three top performers in the second division last season — will join the Premier League in place of the relegated Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton.

Three Americans to watch as Premier League preps for start of season

American soccer players have succeeded in the Premier League for decades, but never quite as well as they are now. 

Three Premier League dark horses to watch in 2025-26

Just behind Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are several teams capable of making a strong trophy run.