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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.

Hapless Liverpool loses physical, mental duels in blowout loss to Forest

Forest hammered Liverpool, 3-0, in insouciant style, and Arne Slot was forced to turn his criticism inward to explain the defeat.

MLS conference semifinals: Will Lionel Messi be worn out?

The Major League Soccer playoffs are back after a two-week international break. Eight teams — four from the East and four from the West — remain in the hunt for the 2025 MLS Cup.  Who has the momentum?

USMNT roster watch: Who's rising and falling after a tumultuous 2025?

As 2025 comes to an end, several big-name stars seem to be losing favor with Mauricio Pochettino, while a few lesser-known high-potential candidates continue to grow stronger.

USMNT vs. Uruguay: Key takeaways from Americans' decisive win

It was a rollicking, stylish performance against one of South America's best teams — one that will define coach Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT era for years to come.

World Cup qualification roundup: Who's in from each continent?

After months of competition, the 2026 FIFA World Cup lineup is nearly set. 48 teams will compete in this newly-expanded tournament and all but six of those spots have been filled.

Inside Uruguay, the USMNT's next opponent on road to World Cup

The USMNT will close out its 2025 schedule with a tough match against two-time World Cup winner Uruguay.

USMNT vs. Paraguay: Key takeaways from Americans' statement-making win

The U. S. Men's National Team beat Paraguay, 2-1, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to get its November camp off to a winning start. 

USMNT vs. Paraguay: What to expect from key World Cup test

The United States Men's National Team will take on Paraguay in an international friendly on Saturday in Chester, Pennsylvania.

MLS to shift to European schedule in 2027

Major League Soccer is taking a big step to align itself with the global calendar.

Inside Paraguay, the USMNT's next opponent on the road to the World Cup

The United States Men's National Team is set to take on Paraguay in an international friendly on Saturday in Chester, Pennsylvania.

USMNT leverages new leaders for final matches of 2025

The U.S. Men's National Team is back in action. It's closing out 2025 with two key friendlies against Paraguay (on Saturday) and Uruguay (on Nov. 18) Both nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

NYCFC vs. Charlotte: Pigeons survive emotional match to clinch MLS conference semifinal berth

New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 3-1 in Game 3 of their Major League Soccer playoff series to clinch its spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals. 

Christian Pulisic out, Gio Reyna in: Takeaways from the USMNT's November roster

The U. S. Men's National Team is back in action as World Cup preparations continue.

Unsung trio hands Liverpool Champions League victory over Real Madrid

Liverpool beat Real Madrid, 1-0, at Anfield on Tuesday in the Champions League to reset its inconsistent 2025-26 season.

MLS playoffs: How the West stacks up after Game 2

As the seeded best-of-three first-round playoff matchups head into their final stretch, several teams have pushed toward the conference semifinals while others have dropped out of contention.

MLS playoffs: How the East stacks up after Game 2

The 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs are underway. 16 of the top teams in the league—eight each from the Eastern and Western conferences—entered the postseason with the hope of lifting the 2025 MLS Cup. Here’s where the Eastern Conference stands after two of a possible three round one game days.

MLS playoffs: How the West stacks up after Game 1

Let's take a look at how the first matchday played out in the West.

MLS playoffs: How the East stacks up after Game 1

Let's take a look at how the first matchday played out in the East.

MLS coaching changes: What's next for these three franchises?

The 2025 Major League Soccer regular season has come to a close. While 16 of the league's top teams compete for the MLS Cup, the remaining 14 have some serious reshuffling to do.

The tactical revolution behind Liverpool's Premier League collapse

The signs couldn't be clearer: Premier League teams have figured out how to break Liverpool down.

USMNT watch: Who's rising and falling in advance of November camp?

The United States Men's National Team's World Cup preparation is coming down to the wire.

Real Madrid beats Barcelona in chaotic clasico colored by controversy

While the match was breathless, entertaining and intense, it was defined more by its mess than its magic.

Lionel Messi's Barcelona boys gear up for one last playoff push

But while Messi is staying in Miami, his former Barcelona buddies — midfielder Sergio Busquets and defender Jordi Alba — are not.

Portland exorcises its wild-card demons to advance in MLS playoffs

The Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake, 3-1, in the Western Conference wild-card game to seal its spot in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs.