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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.

AS Roma fires Jose Mourinho: What's next for the divisive coach?

Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho exploded into the public consciousness 20 years ago, fueled by his impressive underdog Champions League victory with Porto in 2004. In that time, Mourinho has divided opinion like no other coach; depending on who you talk to, he's either a genius or a charlatan, a generational talent or a complete fraud.

Everton, Nottingham Forest face Premier League punishments

The Premier League returned to action over the weekend after a two-week hiatus, but for Everton and Nottingham Forest, it was not exactly sweet.

Australian Open best bets: Who do we like besides the Joker?

The Australian Open is more than just the big guns like Novak Djokovic. Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang shares a few names to keep an eye on in the early rounds.

American star Christian Pulisic rounding into form in Italy

American soccer star Christian Pulisic has found his footing in Italy.

Premier League Game of the Week: Is anyone available to play for Spurs and Man United?

When Spurs and Manchester United meet this week, many of their stars will be missing. So what's left to bet on? Plenty, according to YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang. 

Premier League best bets: A bite-sized sampling after a long break

The bad news is there are only five EPL games this weekend. The good news is they're all great games.

Jadon Sancho's dramatic United saga ends with Dortmund return

Jadon Sancho disappointed in several areas with Manchester United, perhaps most notably in his conduct and professionalism. He'll have a chance to get his head clear back at Borussia Dortmund, now.

Team principal Guenther Steiner departs Haas F1 team

Guenther Steiner, the charismatic Formula One team principal, has departed from his post at Haas.

Franz Beckenbauer was the heart of America's first soccer 'super team'

Franz Beckenbauer — the German defender affectionately known as Der Kaiser —  achieved plenty across his peerless career. 

What's next for World Cup wunderkind Kylian Mbappe?

It's the transfer story that never ends.

'My objective is clear': MLS top scorer Denis Bouanga plots European return

LAFC is one of the most consistent and competent franchises in MLS. It made it all the way to the MLS Cup Final in 2022 and 2023, taking home the trophy on its first attempt and just missing out to the Columbus Crew on its second.

Premier League betting flashback: How did we do in the first half?

The Premier League returns this weekend after a two-week absence, and we can’t wait to dig into the second half of the season. But first, let’s a look back on the first 19 matchdays of the season. How have we done so far?  

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open with hip injury

The tennis season begins in earnest next weekend at the Australian Open, but one of the sport's brightest stars won't be there to compete.

Everything you need to know about billionaire's investment in Manchester United

But what exactly did Ratcliffe acquire? What does he control within Manchester United? Who is helping him? And how will it impact fans?

Where Messi, Lloris, other MLS stars will open 2024 season

The Columbus Crew lifted the 2023 MLS Cup a month ago, but preparations for the league's next season are already in full swing.

Hugo Lloris to LAFC: What the World Cup-winning goalkeeper can bring to MLS

Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada won't be the only World Cup winners competing for the MLS Cup next year.

Premier League futures: Checking in on the title challengers at mid-season

We have a genuine four-horse race in the Premier League. Who will ultimately break through to win the 2023-24 EPL title — Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool or Manchester City? Or will it be a total shocker?

Premier League Game of the Week: Can Liverpool's indifference smother Newcastle's fire?

Will Liverpool crush Newcastle like the irrelevant interlopers it believes it to be? Or will Newcastle throw a wrench in Liverpool’s title challenge and show the Reds how much it matters?

Premier League best bets: The second act begins as the festive season ends

Welcome to Matchday 20 of the Premier League, the last weekend of the festive season. We’ve officially made it halfway through the season. 

Which teams are aligned with, against proposed European Super League?

With the Super League back on the table, Europe's biggest clubs must decide whether they're more interested in protecting the standards of continental soccer or protecting their own accounts.

Premier League Game of the Week: Liverpool and Arsenal battle for first

Before this Premier League season began — before Kevin De Bruyne limped off in the opening game, before Aston Villa became unlikely giant killers, before Luton Town’s stadium was even ready for visitors—Manchester City had a 90.2% chance of winning the title.  Think about that.

What the European Super League means for American soccer fans

After many months of debate, the European Court of Justice ruled in favor of the Super League, announcing FIFA's stifling of the project was "unlawful."

Premier League best bets: Mind the gap

It’s Matchday 18 of the Premier League season and winter is officially coming. Each team is set to play three fixtures between now and the start of 2024: one this weekend, one on Boxing Day and one on New Year’s Eve.

Inter Miami sets up Messi 'homecoming' with Newell's Old Boys

Inter Miami announced it will host Newell's Old Boys at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Feb. 15.

MLS's rejection of the U. S. Open Cup shuns American soccer heritage

On Dec. 15, Major League Soccer made a startling announcement: That next season, for the first time since the league's founding in 1996, MLS would not send any teams to the U. S. Open Cup tournament.