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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.

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?

USWNT equal Dutch in frenzied World Cup draw

Two 2019 World Cup finalists. Two injury-stricken powerhouses. Two frenzied, physical playing styles. And, in the end, two teams with nothing to separate them on the field.

Women's World Cup betting: Best opportunities for U.S. vs. Netherlands

The USWNT and the Netherlands: two old enemies, opponents in the last World Cup final, each entering this group stage clash with the same weight of expectation draped over their shoulders. How should you bet it? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has some things to look for.

Messi in Miami: How to bet on the star's future performance in MLS

Lionel Messi is the latest in a line of big-name transfers to American soccer, but what can we make of Messi’s potential in MLS? Fortunately for us bettors, there are areas in which we can make smart wagers on Messi.

Philippines women make history with stunning World Cup win

Soccer isn't the most popular sport in the Philippines. Basketball and boxing have reigned there for decades. After the Philippines women's national team's shocking 1-0  win over New Zealand on Tuesday at the World Cup, that balance might start to shift.

2023 Women's World Cup odds: Who do you like in the next round?

The Women's World Cup betting field looks very different than it did seven days ago. Which teams have seen the biggest change in their likelihood of taking home the World Cup trophy? YB's Alyssa Clang analyzes the biggest odds changes ahead of Round 2.

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz overcome their own federation's indifference at World Cup

It was dark and rainy in Sydney, Australia for the women's World Cup on Sunday, but Jamaica's conquering Reggae Girlz were all sunshine.

Kylian Mbappe to Saudi Arabia? Inside Al-Hilal's billion-dollar offer

At time of writing PSG, have accepted Al-Hilal's massive bid, but personal terms have yet to be worked out between Mbappe and Al-Hilal. If the player and the club can come to an agreement, the transfer will obliterate previous records and become the largest transfer deal in the history of the sport.

Max Verstappen holds on in Hungary to clinch Red Bull's 12th season win

Despite missing out on pole position, Verstappen was able to bring home another win.

Sophia Smith on target in opening USWNT World Cup win

The U.S. Women's National team kicked off its World Cup defense in style with a 3-0 win over Vietnam. Sophia Smith, in her first World Cup appearance, scored twice in the first half to give the U.S.

What to expect at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix

Formula 1 returns this weekend after a two-week absence—and there's plenty to look out for at the 2023 edition of the Hungarian Grand Prix. First held at the Hungaroring outside of Budapest in 1986, the Hungarian GP was one of the West's few glimpses into life behind the Iron Curtain.

Three key Americans return from injury in time for USWNT World Cup opener

The U.S. Women's National Team has been sharing devastating World Cup injury news for months, long before the tournament officially kicked off on Thursday evening. Mere hours before the team's opening fixture against Vietnam, the USWNT actually passed along some positive World Cup injury news.

USA vs. Vietnam: Finding value bets in the USWNT's opening World Cup match

YB's Alyssa Clang examines some potential betting values ahead of the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup opening match against Vietnam on Friday.

How women's World Cup teams are fighting for gender parity

The United States Women's National Team made headlines at the last World Cup by demanding the same pay as their significantly less successful male counterparts.