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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.

Mohamed Salah punches Egypt's ticket to AFCON knockout rounds

Egypt is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout rounds.

AFCON 2025: The biggest and best stories from Matchday 1

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway. Twenty-four of the continent's top teams entered. Just one will be crowned the champion of African soccer.

L.A. Galaxy finalizing stunning defensive makeover for 2026 MLS campaign

There are many reasons why the Galaxy fell in 2025, but their woeful defense shouldered most of the blame. 

Late Mo Salah winner lifts Egypt toward AFCON redemption

Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in dramatic fashion on Monday to kick off its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a win.

Morocco delivers upon its immense promise in victorious AFCON debut

Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tenure is off to a strong start.

Tyler Adams's MCL tear is a setback and an opportunity for USMNT

U.S. Men's National Team and Bournemouth star Tyler Adams just can't catch a break.

AFCON 2025 storylines: Morocco’s rise, Mohamed Salah’s future and Nigeria’s redemption quest

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 21, as 24 of Africa’s strongest teams converge in Morocco to battle for the continental championship.

2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Key facts every fan needs to know

Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about Africa's premier soccer tournament.

Shocking reds, late winners and the Isak derby: Best games of the 2025-26 Premier League season

Here's a look back at some of the Premier League's wildest matches of the year.

USMNT watch: How are American stars faring abroad before World Cup?

The United States Men's National Team's 2025 calendar is complete, but its players are still active across the world's top leagues.

New York Red Bulls appoint USMNT legend Michael Bradley as head coach

Michael Bradley, the former U. S. Men's National Team midfielder, will be the next head coach of Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

Dirty-work specialist Tyler Adams strikes clean to win Premier League Goal of the Month

Adams’ in-game impact is difficult to for some casual fans to see, but it’s easy to describe: He does the dirty work.

Miami's Lionel Messi by the numbers: Inside a record-breaking MVP season

The Major League Soccer 2025 MVP on Tuesday went to the Inter Miami attacker, who captured 70.34% of the combined fan, player, club and media vote.

Liverpool-Mohamed Salah situation marks crisis of high expectations

Is Liverpool really in crisis at all? Or is it suffering from a different kind of crisis altogether — the crisis of impossible expectations?

MLS in 2025: Highlights from a defining season

It was a strong year for Miami, but it was an even stronger year for MLS as a whole.

Inter Miami downs Vancouver to lift 2025 MLS Cup

Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to take home the 2025 MLS Cup.

Winners and losers from the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is set.

Three key Miami players who could decide MLS Cup final

Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in the 2025 MLS Cup Final. It's set to be a fascinating game, with both teams making their first appearances in the championship match.

Three key Vancouver players who could decide MLS Cup final

Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in the 2025 MLS Cup Final. It's set to be a fascinating game, with both teams making their first appearances in the championship match.

Lionel Messi versus Thomas Muller: A rivalry told through three classic matches ahead of MLS Cup Final

The 2025 MLS Cup final is set: Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Ft Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 6, to determine the league's next champion, and it will provide the opportunity for two stars to write the next chapter of their longstanding rivalry.

Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego to set up MLS Cup date with Inter Miami

The Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego FC 3-1 in San Diego, California, to win the Western Conference and seal a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup.

Miami thrashes NYCFC to clinch MLS Cup Final berth

Inter Miami beat New York City FC 5-1 to win the Eastern Conference and clinch a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup Final.

Kylian Mbappe magic can't override Madrid's negative narrative

Mbappé scored the second-fastest hat trick in competition history — three goals in under seven minutes — and added a fourth later in the match, but his brilliance has been dimmed by the darkness around the club.