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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.

Who's in, out for Gareth Southgate's new-look England lineup

The Premier League season wraps up this weekend, and fans in England are already setting their sights on the next big thing: European Championship qualifiers.

How Brighton's stellar management saved its season

Commitment to a smart and somewhat unique plan helped turn Brighton's season from a tumultuous affair into an overwhelming success.

Honda set to rejoin Formula One in 2026

Japanese auto manufacturer Honda, which has a storied history in Formula One, is set to write a new chapter in open-wheel racing.

Verbal attacks against Real Madrid star spark outrage

The Spanish soccer league La Liga is facing global ridicule over the explusion of 22-year-old Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. during a match Sunday. Before his expulsion, the Brazilian striker had been the target of racist chants of fans inside and outside the stadium in Valencia.

St. Louis wins the battle for America's soccer heartland

St. Louis versus Kansas City might be the newest rivalry in MLS, but it's one of the oldest in American soccer history.

Soccer hotbed San Diego to join MLS in 2025

After many months of speculation, MLS commissioner Don Garber confirmed Thursday that San Diego will join Major League Soccer as the league's 30th franchise.

Manchester City hammer Real Madrid 4-0 as Pep Guardiola vows not to 'overthink'

Guardiola fielded an unchanged lineup against Real Madrid — and it worked out perfectly. Manchester City crushed the defending champions, 4-0, to cruise to the Champions League final.

What cancellation of race in Italy means for Formula One teams

When Formula 1 announced the cancellation of the weekend's Qatar Airways Emilia Romagna GP at Imola, few were surprised.

Inter Milan crush city rivals to clinch first Champions League final appearance in 13 years

The last time Inter Milan faced its neighbors in a Champions League knockout match, things ended in tears for them. AC Milan won, 5-0, on aggregate and went all the way to the tournament final. On Tuesday—18 years after that embarrassing loss—Inter is finally the top side in Milan again.

Star forward Folarin Balogun's decision rocks U.S. soccer

After many months of speculation, it's official: star Folarin Balogun will represent the United States in international soccer.

Alpine's Formula One problems start at the top

In an exclusive interview with formula1.com recently, Alpine Formula 1 CEO Laurent Rossi criticized his own team following a well-executed, drama-free weekend at the Miami Grand Prix.

Atlanta United's MLS season under threat after third consecutive loss

One of MLS's key selling points in 2023 is its competitiveness. This is not a league where one team consistently runs away with the title; there is no Manchester City, no PSG and no Bayern Munich in the States.

What to look out for during MLS Rivalry Week

The MLS schedule threw us a glorious curveball this weekend, with rivalry matches set across the country.  We already covered the simmering tension between Montréal and Toronto, but what about the other local clashes?

Formula One's 'silly season' is revving up

One of the most time-honored F1 traditions of all is the "silly season" — the period on the F1 calendar when fans and writers speculate about which driver might move where for the following season.

Montréal vs. Toronto: The fiercest soccer rivalry you've never heard of

When CF Montréal announced yesterday that they'd be banning away fans from Saturday's game against Toronto at Stade Saputo, many MLS fans were confused.

Inter's big Champions League gamble pays off against local rival Milan

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi made two bold lineup calls against rival AC Milan, both of which paid dividends.

How Manchester City thought 'inside the box' to unsettle Real Madrid

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Real Madrid Tuesday in the first game of their two-legged Champions League semifinal. At a glance, it was a game of twin wonder strikes, with Madrid's Vini Jr.

Christian Pulisic to Italy? Why the American could be perfect for Serie A

NBC Sports reports that several Italian clubs are competing to secure Pulisic's services this summer.

Nashville's Hany Mukhtar reminds Chicago why he's MLS MVP

For Nashville SC star Hany Mukhtar, there's just something about Chicago. Two of his three MLS hat tricks have come against the hapless Chicago Fire -- including one Saturday that pushed Nashville to third in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Why Max Verstappen's win in Miami spells trouble for F1 teammate

With Sergio Perez and Verstappen trading victories in the first four races of the season, it looked as if the two drivers might give each other a serious challenge for the F1 championship. However, Verstappen's performance in Miami shows that Perez simply isn't capable of pushing him.

'Napoli, this is for you': Team earns first Italian title in 33 years

The last time Napoli won the Italian championship -- also known as the scudetto -- it was led by Diego Maradona in the prime of his career.  

Reptile invasion! Iguanas spotted plopping onto F1 Miami track

Formula One returned to the United States for the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, but the drivers aren't the only ones making news.

Best in MLS history? LAFC has another major goal in sight

LAFC is the first MLS club in the 21st century to make it to the Champions League final more than once.

Messi to Miami? Why the World Cup star might choose MLS

PSG's non-renewal of Messi's contract means the Argentine will essentially operate as a free agent. Would he consider making the jump over the pond?

Lampard gets it wrong again as Chelsea fall 3-1 to Arsenal

When Frank Lampard's Chelsea took the field against Arsenal this evening, the club's eleven starters were worth a collective $585 million. But despite these riches—maybe even because of them—Chelsea slumped to an embarrassing 3-1 defeat against their London rivals.