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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.

Revolution sell goalie, keep MLS-to-Premier League pipeline flowing

Despite its long-held reputation, MLS is routinely nurturing young soccer talent and preparing it for careers in the biggest leagues in the world.

Coach John Herdman faces uphill climb at Toronto FC

Toronto FC finds itself in disarray and tied for the fewest points in MLS. Has the club found the right coach to help reverse its fortunes?

Inside the Williams renaissance, Formula One's feel-good story of the season

A team with a strong tradition and history in the sport has fallen on a long stretch of hard times, but things may be starting to change.

Simone Biles clinches eighth national title with 2024 Olympics on the horizon

It's been a long time since the world last saw Simone Biles competing. The American gymnast took time off after her difficult experience at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she suffered from a condition known to gymnasts as "the twisties" and failed to compete in the women's team finals.

Max Verstappen equals long-standing F1 record at rainy Dutch Grand Prix

The rain was intense in the Netherlands Sunday morning, but it didn't dampen Max Verstappen's spirits.

LAFC aims to grab MLS headlines back from Messi

Messi-powered Inter Miami beat Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup semifinal earlier this week, but it isn't the only Major League Soccer team on a tear. On Wednesday, Los Angeles FC was busy beating the Colorado Rapids, 4-0, led by a standout performance from Carlos Vela and a Ryan Hollingshead stunner in the first half.

Women's World Cup winner Spain refuses to play under current leadership

Spain's Women's National Team won the World Cup just a few short days ago, but its incredible achievement has been overshadowed by the behavior of its national soccer federation.

What to expect from Formula One's Dutch Grand Prix

After a long summer break, Formula One racing resumes this weekend at one of the newest additions to the circuit's calendar: Circuit Zandvoort, a blustery coastal track in the Netherlands.

Premier League Game of the Week: Best bets for Newcastle vs. Liverpool

Liverpool will be hungry to beat Newcastle and stake its claim on a top-four place in the Premier League. Can Liverpool do it? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has the answer, and the picks.

Could Messi's last-place Inter Miami sneak into MLS playoffs?

Inter Miami has been a different team since Messi's arrival, but that's been outside MLS league play. The real test is about to begin with the summer break coming to a close.

Premier League best bets: Taking advantage of the 'haves' and 'have-nots'

With the World Cup wrapping up in Oceania and the Leagues Cup wrapping up in Nashville, all eyes can return to the Premier League as it enters its third matchday of the season. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with her picks.

Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup victory racks up impressive viewing figures

While professional soccer's popularity has grown significantly in the United States, most of that growth has been fueled by teams in England, Italy, Spain and Mexico, not from homegrown organizations such as Major League Soccer.

Portland Timbers shake up coaching staff to save 2023 season

After last weekend's embarrassing 5-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo, the Timbers have made a big decision: to fire charismatic head coach Giovanni Savarese in a last-minute bid to save their season.

Four candidates to take over as USWNT manager

The national team faces a rebuild, making the manager role more important than ever. Who is in the running for the position, and what could those people bring to the American women's soccer program?

'Captain America' Christian Pulisic stuns in Serie A debut

After a few rough years in the Premier League, Christian Pulisic had a goal and an assist in his Serie A debut, leading AC Milan to a 2-0 victory.

Columbus crushes first-placed Cincinnati in MLS's Ohio derby

MLS is finally back from its annual summer break — and for the Columbus Crew, it's back with a vengeance.

Spain narrowly defeats England to win first-ever Women's World Cup

Spain has won its first Women's World Cup title after a tense, tight match against European champions England. Defender Olga Carmona scored a perfectly-placed solo goal in the 29th minute to seal the game for the Spaniards.

Premier League Game of the Week: Best bets for Spurs vs. Man United

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United bring plenty of chaos to this week's EPL Game of the Week, and chaos brings betting opportunities. But where are those bets hiding? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has a pretty good idea.

Women's World Cup: Best bets for the tight England-Spain final

It's been a long, hard journey full of early morning kickoffs, but we’ve made it to the end. The Women’s World Cup final will take place on Sunday, August 20 at 6 a.m. ET. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with best bets for England-Spain.

Messi vs. Mukhtar: The battle that will decide the Leagues Cup

In many ways, Messi and Mukhtar are similar players; both are quick-footed attacking midfielders who can play as forwards if necessary, both are dead-ball specialists capable of blasting a free kick into the top corner.

EPL best bets: Use your head, and bet that Liverpool's Darwin Nunez uses his

YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with best bets for this EPL weekend, including a potential huge payout on Liverpool-Bournemouth.

Can Chelsea return to top of the Premier League with spending strategy?

Chelsea FC has made headlines all year for its eye-watering spending habits. The club has spent nearly a billion dollars on new players in the past 18 months, nearly as much as the rest of the Premier League combined.

Why Philadelphia could be Messi's toughest MLS challenge yet

With a 4-0 win Friday over Charlotte FC, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami qualified for the Leagues Cup, but the superstar's next opponent could be his biggest Major League Soccer challenge yet.  On Tuesday in Philadelphia, Inter Miami will play the Union, one of MLS' best and most mercurial teams.

Messi scores late to fire Inter Miami into the Leagues Cup semifinals

Lionel Messi has helped turn around Inter Miami in an incredibly short span of time.

Haaland on target as Manchester City wins Premier League season opener

Manchester City showed no complacency in winning its Premier League opener.