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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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Atlanta United bounces back to clinch MLS playoff berth in style

Atlanta United's lowest point this season came in July in the Leagues Cup, where Lionel Messi's Inter Miami destroyed it 4-0 in Florida. What a difference a few weeks makes.

World Cup champion Spanish women's soccer team wins off, on the pitch

The World Cup champs continue to stifle opponents on the pitch, and now the Spaniards are making more inroads as it pertains to protecting women and compensating them adequately.

Can Orlando City ride its outsider status all the way to the MLS Cup?

Quick: who do you think is capable of winning the MLS Cup? Plenty of teams have come up this season as a strong answer.

Premier League Game of the Week: A rare North London derby full of good vibes

It could be no other: Our Premier League Game of the Week is the North London Derby. Arsenal and Spurs, Spurs and Arsenal.  

'Bee hotels' and a figure-eight turn: What to expect at Japanese Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel loves it so much that he's based his first post-retirement environmental initiative there. He invited all of the drivers out to the grand opening of his "bee hotels" on Suzuka's second turn.

How Lionel Messi's 'muscular fatigue' complicates Inter Miami's playoff push

While Lionel Messi's bout of "muscle fatigue" is an obvious concern for Inter Miami, it could open the door for some of the team's less-heralded players to step up in a big way.

Premier League best bets: Is it time to move on from the old favorites?

After a wild week of Champions league action — featuring golazos, red cards and plucky little Union Berlin making its emotional European debut — this weekend’s Premier League fixtures feel a bit sedate in comparison. But that won't stop YB's Alyssa Clang from sharing her picks.

Union Berlin: The Cinderella story of the Champions League

Union's journey from semi-professional soccer to the Champions League has been swift, steady and, in the words of German newspaper Der Tagesspiel, "absurd."

Champions League preview: What to expect from star-studded tournament

The Champions League, which began play Tuesday, is Europe's biggest soccer tournament. Thirty-two teams from across the continent compete to determine who is the strongest. 

Without Messi, Miami's postseason chances are in jeopardy

Nearly all the news about Inter Miami has been good since Lionel Messi joined the team during Major League Soccer's summer break. The once-embattled team went on a tear with Messi, scoring 33 goals in 12 games — and rose from the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference to become a challenger for the postseason.

What's next for embattled Everton, the Premier League team to be bought by Americans

It has been a rough few years for Everton Football Club. After narrowly escaping relegation from the Premier League during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, the Toffees are winless in their first four games of 2023-24 and shouldering $516 million in debt.

Blazing heat and lizards: What to expect at F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Formula One has entered its home stretch. The circuit's last race, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, was the final one on the European circuit for the season. The remaining eight Grands Prix races will be scattered across Asia, the Americas and the Middle East.