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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.

Premier League game of the weekend: Best bets for Chelsea vs. Liverpool

There are many reasons why YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang picked Chelsea vs. Liverpool as the Premier League game of the weekend, but none bigger or better than this: No one has any idea what’s going to happen with these guys.

Kylian Mbappe benched until 2024? The story behind his wild PSG contract

Paris Saint Germain made headlines this morning by threatening to bench Kylian Mbappé.

From Oregon to Oceania: Portland's Hina Sugita aims for World Cup domination

The U. S. Women's National Team may be out of the World Cup, but plenty of American soccer stars are still competing to lift the trophy.

EPL best bets: Finding smart wagers for Premier League's opening weekend

The English Premier League returns this weekend after a 10-week absence, with Burnley and Manchester City kicking things off on Friday before a packed weekend of games. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with some best bets for opening weekend.

Meet the three new teams in the Premier League: Burnley, Luton Town and Sheffield United

Who are Burnley, Luton Town and Sheffield United? How did they earn their spots?

Watch: Nashville SC goes from eliminated to victorious in crazy finish

The Leagues Cup has delivered plenty of entertainment during the MLS summer break, from Messi's seven goals in four games to Charlotte FC's improbable run to the quarterfinals.

Arsenal's American duo may be on the move

Arsenal is on a mission to tighten and strengthen its squad after finishing second in the Premier League last season, and that effort could result in a change of scenery for pair of key American players.

Naomi Girma: The unheralded defender tapped to lead the USWNT's rebuild

There's a lot to fix within the USWNT, but Girma is one of the foundational elements that will survive the shake-up.

Premier League 2023-24 preview: How to bet on England's top soccer league

The USWNT may have been eliminated from the World Cup, but fear not: more soccer is on the way. The English Premier League — the most popular soccer league on the planet — kicks off its 2023-24 season this Friday, August 11.

'Dark comedy': Retiring Megan Rapinoe reflects on brutal World Cup exit

When the U.S. Women's National Team crashed out of the World Cup on Sunday by mere millimeters after a tense penalty shootout with Sweden, Megan Rapinoe could only shake her head and chuckle.

Messi's Miami survives biggest test yet against FC Dallas

Inter Miami proved once again this weekend that for them, the best defense is a good offense.

USWNT out of World Cup despite improved performance vs. Sweden

It was always going to be close. No teams have met more often in the Women's World Cup than the USWNT and Sweden, and the two teams have long been considered peers on the international stage.

The Community Shield: England's unofficial soccer season kickoff

The 2023-24 Premier League season doesn't start until Aug. 11, but eagle-eyed fans may see a strange, one-off game on the English soccer calendar Sunday. It's the Community Shield, an annual match between winners of the last Premier League and last FA Cup. It has served as the unofficial kickoff of England's soccer season since 1930.

USWNT vs. Sweden: Best bets for do-or-die Round of 16 clash

It's finally come to this: USA versus Sweden. First versus third. Two top-ranked teams with high expectations who haven’t quite delivered on their promise.

'Pressure is a privilege': Lindsey Horan, USWNT prepare for Sweden test

The noise around the USWNT has reached a fever pitch this week, but captain Lindsey Horan isn't letting it get to her head.

Highs, lows and surprises from the World Cup group stage

Here are some of the big storylines you may have missed from the first round of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

How unheralded Inter Miami player shines in Lionel Messi's shadow

Perhaps the most eye-catching thing about this Miami team is how much better the rest of the squad looks now that Messi is present. No one embodies this more than one Finnish utility player.

What USWNT can expect from next World Cup opponent

Taking a look at the USWNT's next World Cup opponent – Sweden.

The stories and seat swaps behind Formula One's summer break

Viewers of last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix may remember being bid farewell for a while by ESPN's Formula One commentators. After a hectic run of races from March through July, the sport is entering its annual summer hiatus.

The tactical failures behind the USWNT's World Cup underperformance

Three games, three lackluster showings: The USWNT managed to move on, but it did so by the skin of its teeth.

USWNT advances at World Cup despite disappointing 0-0 draw

The U.S. Women's National Team advanced to the knockout stage at the 2023 Women's World Cup despite an uninspiring run through the group stage that culminated in a 0-0 draw with Portugal.

Twin 4-0 victories set the stage at the Women's World Cup

4-0 is a relatively rare score in professional soccer.  Scoring three goals without a response is much more common; that speaks to a balance of domination and professionalism.

American women find themselves in unfamiliar World Cup territory

In a World Cup full of surprises. a team many thought would excel — the United States — has struggled. In a 3-0 win over defensively brilliant Vietnam, the U.S. Women's National Team labored to score, and in a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, the Americans played their worst first half in years. 

USWNT vs. Portugal: Best bets for the crucial World Cup matchup

It all comes down to this: one game to decide the USWNT’s World Cup knockout future. It’s been a while since the stakes were this high for the Americans this early in the tournament. YB's Alyssa Clang is here with some best bets.