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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.

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.

Max Verstappen wins the Belgian Grand Prix after topsy-turvy sprint weekend

Red Bull's Max Verstappen cruised to victory at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix despite a five-place grid penalty that saw him starting in sixth place. It's Red Bull's record-setting twelfth consecutive victory of the season, besting McLaren's run of eleven straight wins in 1988.

Watch: Wendie Renard header seals crucial victory for France at World Cup

Renard positioned herself on the far post for France's corner and was left unmarked to slam a textbook header into the Brazilian goal.

Alpine drops team principal in big Formula One shakeup

It's been a rough season for Alpine, and not just on the track.

What to expect at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

There's just one race remaining before summer break, and Formula One has saved the best for last: the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Set deep in Belgium's Ardennes forest and surrounded by trees and streams, Spa is your favorite driver's favorite F1 circuit.

Women's World Cup: Going forward, which sides deserve your money?

One week up, one week down. It’s been seven wild days of World Cup action filled with upsets, injuries, and moments of brilliance. Miss any of it? Here are the highlights from the first week of the Women’s World Cup.

Formula One teams commit to new women's driver development program

F1 Academy replaces Formula One's W Series, a female-specific competition. It's a massive step toward gender parity for a sport that has no excuse to fail to fight for it.

How USWNT pulled off second-half comeback to tie Netherlands

The Dutch controlled the entire first half, leading 1-0 after the first 45 minutes. When the second half started, things looked different from the start. The Dutch looked tentative and quiet; the Americans looked hungry and raw. What changed to give momentum back to the USWNT? How did they wrestle the game back into their control?