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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.

USMNT beats Mexico, wins third consecutive Nations League title

The road to the top was bumpy, but the U. S. Men's National Team reached the summit of North American soccer once again.

Soccer betting: USMNT takes on Mexico in Nations League final, Sunday 3/24

With that lackluster Nations League semifinal in the rearview mirror, the USMNT must gear itself up to face its best friend and worst enemy: Mexico. 

F1 Australian Grand Prix preview: Curves, swerves and a Williams wager

The Australian Grand Prix has arrived. Get ready for picturesque views and team drama.

Portland confident Mexican league star will turbo-charge Timbers in MLS West

The Portland Timbers acquired a big-name star on Wednesday.

What to expect from the USMNT in Nations League semifinal

The U. S. Men's National Team takes on Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Nations League, the second appearance in the semis for the Americans.

No wins and few goals: What's wrong with Orlando City?

One month of the season has elapsed, and Orlando looks much closer to being “outright bad” than it is to a trophy.

Nottingham Forest drops to relegation zone after four-point deduction for financial misconduct

Nottingham Forest has received a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules.

What to know before National Women's Soccer League kicks off

The National Women's Soccer League kicks off its 2024 season this weekend after an action-packed offseason. 

The good — and bad — of MLS participation in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Participating in the CONCACAF Champions Cup sounds like a fantastic opportunity, so why do MLS clubs loathe it as much as they love it?

Premier League Game of the Week: West Ham and Aston Villa headline a short matchday

Are there two teams in the Premier League more similar than West Ham and Aston Villa? Our Premier League Game of the Week isn't just a clash of Europe-bound entertainers: it's a full-on doppelganger situation.

Three key takeaways from the USMNT's Nations League squad

The U.S. Men's National Team returns to action next Thursday to defend its CONCACAF Nations League title.

Premier League best bets: Mid-table mayhem on a short weekend

Welcome to Matchday 29 of the Premier League season, one of the shortest and sweetest weekends we'll have all year. Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang has the picks.

Swedish star taking MLS' Red Bulls by storm

The rain was hammering down at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, but New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg was all sunshine.

Former Inter Miami standout puts Montreal back on MLS radar

With Lionel Messi on the bench due to a shin injury, Inter Miami suffered its first loss of the season to Montreal, 3-2, on Sunday.

Haas' controversial Saudi GP proves teamwork matters in motorsports, too

Twenty drivers compete in Formula One, but only the top-10 finishers receive points that advance them and their teams in the championship standings. 

USWNT defeats Brazil to win 2024 CONCACAF Gold Cup

The United States Women's National Team won the first annual CONCACAF Gold Cup this weekend after defeating Brazil 1-0 in San Diego, California.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami keep scoring late. Is it luck or part of the plan?

Since Messi's arrival against Cruz Azul, Inter Miami has played 25 matches. It has scored in the final 10 minutes in 14 of them — a 56 percent hit rate.

F1 Saudi Grand Prix preview: An 18-year-old Ferrari driver shakes things up

The 2024 Formula One season continues Saturday in Jeddah with the fourth annual Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Premier League Game of the Week: Liverpool and Man City in a title race six-pointer

When two teams with similar points hauls face each other in the Premier League, we call the match a "six pointer." This year, though, we have a different kind of six-pointer: A title race six-pointer.

Premier League best bets: Crucial battles await for first and fourth place

Welcome to Matchday 28 of the Premier League season. This weekend looks exciting up and down the table. Where are the best bets in all of this? Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang has answers. 

How star power of 'Killer Ps' has sent LA Galaxy's prospects soaring

The Galaxy's new leadership promised to bring fluid, attack-minded, star-spangled soccer back to Los Angeles, and it delivered in the form of three attackers known as the "Killer Ps."

'Enough is enough': John Herdman brings tenacity back to Toronto FC

Toronto FC finished the 2023 MLS season with little to celebrate. It limped across the finish line with an emergency interim coach, an inflated wage bill and the worst record in the league by far.

Inter Miami trades captain DeAndre Yedlin to MLS East rivals

Miami announced on Monday its biggest sale yet: DeAndre Yedlin. The USMNT veteran is moving to FC Cincinnati with immediate effect.

Real Salt Lake's 'snow game' win brings chaos, controversy to MLS

On an ordinary day, a Major League Soccer match between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC wouldn't turn many heads. But Saturday was no ordinary day.

Verstappen victorious and Ferrari fighting fit: What we learned from the Bahrain Grand Prix

Here's what we learned from the first race of the Formula One season.