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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.

Renowned manager gets ban after referee abuse in Europa League final

After the Roma-Sevilla match, won by the Spanish team on penalties, ref Anthony Taylor faced relentless verbal abuse from Jose Mourinho, one of the most well-known leaders in world soccer.

What to expect from Formula One's Spanish Grand Prix

Motorsport legends Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna grabbed the headlines in the '90s, but from the 2000s until today, the Spanish Grand Prix has been all about one driver: Fernando Alonso.

How first-place FC Cincinnati engineered the greatest start in MLS history

If you told FC Cincinnati fans two years ago that their team would soon be the best in MLS, they wouldn't have believed you. Yet here we are.

Despite loss in Mexico, LAFC optimistic about second leg of Champions League Final

LAFC fell to Club Léon in Mexico on Wednesday in the opening game of the CONCACAF Champions League Final, but a last-minute goal from Denis Bouanga just might be the difference in leg two.

Lydia Bedford to coach Brentford's U-18s in big move toward Premier League gender parity

Brentford announced the arrival of Lydia Bedford, formerly of the Leicester City and Arsenal women's teams, as its new youth coach for its U-18 men project.

L.A. Galaxy parts ways with president Chris Klein after orchestrated fan campaign

After dogged and prolonged fan protests, the L.A. Galaxy have finally moved to fire president Chris Klein.

Pressure's on for LAFC to complete this rare feat

Los Angeles FC won the Supporter's Shield and MLS Cup in the past eight months, but to complete a rarely achieved North American treble, one elusive piece of silverware remains: the CONCACAF Champions League trophy.

USMNT coach Anthony Hudson to depart; no full-time successor named

We've seen this film before. In late 2022 the U. S. Soccer Federation (USSF) placed head coach Gregg Berhalter on leave following a legal investigation, appointing former youth coach Anthony Hudson in his place.

Max Verstappen victorious in wet and wild Monaco Grand Prix

Heavy rain couldn't dampen Max Verstappen's spirits as he clinched his fourth victory of the 2023 Formula 1 season. The Dutch driver finished a full 27 seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso in second, but to hear him tell it, nothing about the afternoon came easily.

The Premier League relegation battle: Who and what is at risk?

After a long, stilted season interrupted by the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Premier League is finally drawing to a close. All 20 teams will play this weekend to hammer out their final place in the table.

Stars don't align with coach on troubled Toronto MLS team

Why are Bradley, one of MLS' best coaches, and Bernardeschi, one of the league's strongest designated players, so deeply at odds with one another?

What to expect at 2023 Monaco Grand Prix

Get ready for glitz, drama, attitude and speed. The Monaco Grand Prix is back this weekend for its 80th anniversary race.

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?