Alyssa Clang Archives

October 10, 2023 | St. Louis City SC

How St. Louis built a powerhouse and made history in its first MLS season

St. Louis City SC never wanted to be just another Major League Soccer expansion franchise. "We wanted to build something that fits in St. Louis," sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before his team's inaugural 2023 season.

October 9, 2023 | Formula One

Is the Qatar Grand Prix too dangerous for Formula 1?

There's no such thing as an 'easy' Formula 1 Grand Prix. Even notoriously safe circuits like Albert Park in Australia and Paul Ricard in France require inch-perfect movements to avoid catastrophe.

October 9, 2023 | Inter Miami

Inter Miami misses out on MLS playoffs despite Lionel Messi return

After a fairy-tale run that saw it capture the Leagues Cup Trophy, Inter Miami is officially out of contention for the 2023 MLS playoffs.

October 6, 2023 | Formula One

What to expect at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix

It's been two long weeks since Red Bull and Max Verstappen charged back to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Formula 1 circus has taken that time to relocate to the Middle East--just in time for this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix.

October 5, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League Game of the Week: Arsenal and Man City have old scores to settle

This is it: The biggest game of the nascent Premier League season. Arsenal vs. Manchester City. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with her best picks.

October 5, 2023 | Soccer

FIFA confirms tri-continental 2030 World Cup hosting lineup

The majority of the tournament is set to take place in the Iberian region, split between Spain, Portugal and Morocco. While those three would make perfectly suitable hosts on their own, FIFA decided to give the opening three matches of the tournament to Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, all located in South America.

October 5, 2023 | Austin FC

Hyped Austin FC on the brink of missing MLS playoffs

When MLS released its comprehensive 2023 season previews, Austin FC stood out as one of the strongest potential squads in the league.

October 4, 2023 | Soccer

English Premier League best bets: Finding the order in a topsy-turvy table

It's Matchday 8 of the Premier League season, the last competitive weekend before we all disappear for yet another international break. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here to make sense of it all.

October 3, 2023 | Soccer

What Messi's efforts to land this big fish could mean for Inter Miami, MLS

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who debuted with Dinamo Zagreb in 2005, is one of the greatest soccer players in the world. Known for silky smooth passes and elegant ball distribution, he has won five Champions League titles, one Ballon d'Or and led Croatia — a country of nearly four million people — to a FIFA World Cup final.

October 2, 2023 | Soccer

'Unacceptable': The refereeing scandal rocking the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur took on Liverpool this weekend in a gripping, tense game to determine who would rise to second place in the English Premier League.

October 2, 2023 | FC Cincinnati

From Spoon to Shield: What a turnaround for FC Cincinnati

Major League Soccer has many oddities and traditions, but none carry more shame than the dreaded Wooden Spoon.

September 29, 2023 | Formula One

Is Max Verstappen really to blame for F1's lack of social media engagement?

Formula One's popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years, driven by media properties like Netflix's "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" and competitive battles between seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and young challenger Max Verstappen.

September 29, 2023 | Inter Miami

Messi-powered Inter Miami sticks it to fans by wildly raising ticket prices

Inter Miami languished in last in the Eastern Conference early in the Major League Soccer season, but 2023 has turned into a season to remember. The club won its first major trophy, the Leagues Cup, during the summer with help from ex-Barcelona players Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and superstar Lionel Messi.

September 28, 2023 | Houston Dynamo

Houston's U.S. Open Cup victory caps remarkable club turnaround

Just how did the Houston Dynamo go from basement dweller of the MLS to U.S. Open Cup champion?

September 28, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League Game of the Week: Spurs and Liverpool battle it out for second

The purists might be more excited about Aston Villa vs. Brighton and the rubberneckers might eagerly anticipate Everton vs. Luton, but our Premier League Game of the Week is Spurs vs. Liverpool. This is a statement-making match for both sides, and YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has her best three picks.

September 27, 2023 | Soccer

Houston defeats Inter Miami to win 2023 U.S. Open Cup

Houston was spectacular Wednesday night, and its convincing 2-1 victory sealed the club's first trophy in five years.

September 27, 2023 | Soccer

FIFA opens new Miami office; moves hundreds of roles to the United States

Eight years ago, the world of soccer was shook by indelible images of FIFA executives at the Baur au Lac hotel in Zurich.

September 27, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League best bets: A huge payoff, if you're brave enough

It’s Matchday 7 of the Premier League season and things are finally starting to make sense. With the volatility of the first few weeks ironed out, YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is seeing who these teams really are and what they’re all about.

September 26, 2023 | Soccer

More than Messi: The other Argentinians making a mark on MLS

Since he joined Inter Miami earlier this summer, Lionel Messi has lit up Major League Soccer, but he's not the only Argentine to do so.

September 26, 2023 | Soccer

'Shame on you!' Crowd trouble rocks Netherlands soccer

The long-standing rivalry between Dutch powerhouses Ajax and Feyenoord is one of the fiercest in Europe. The twice-annual league match between the teams is appointment viewing for soccer fans around the globe. It's also known for fierce and fast play, full of sparks.