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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.

FIFA under fire for World Cup expansion

After months of debate, FIFA has confirmed that the 2026 Cup will increase from 32 to 48 teams, initially sorted into 12 groups of four.

U.S. Soccer independent investigation casts Reynas in unflattering light

The investigation cleared Gio Reyna and Berhalter of wrongdoing and makes it clear that both still have futures with U.S. Soccer. Claudio and Danielle Reyna, meanwhile, may not.

Expansion St. Louis City SC already making history in MLS

St. Louis City SC could not have dreamed of a better start to its debut season in the MLS. With a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, the expansion team remains undefeated.

Barcelona stands alone as soccer bribery scandal intensifies

Barcelona is fighting a battle in Spanish courts because of its questionable relationship with former Spanish refereeing committee member Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Haiti's Violette AC adds to its remarkable Champions League narrative

In many ways, though, Violette has already won. With a squad value of just $160,000 — 1/320th of Austin's— it has dominated the matchup and the narrative between the two.

PSG's Champions League elimination could signal major changes

Despite fielding some of the sport's most famous and highly paid athletes, Paris Saint German is again out of the running in the Champions League.

MLS record-setter, vagabond Kei Kamara aims to fuel Fire

With his recent debut with the Chicago Fire, Kei Kamara added to an MLS record no player necessarily wants: most different teams played for in league history. Now, he'll look to make a positive impact for a franchise desperately in need of some success.

Bundesliga bucks trends to double-down on fan ownership stake

Germany's top soccer league has a unique business model centered around the idea of fan ownership.

It's misery for Mercedes after lackluster Bahrain Grand Prix

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix "one of my worst days in racing" after disappointing finishes for both of his team's vehicles.

Giorgio Chiellini, Federico Bernardeschi lead MLS Italian renaissance

MLS's Italian renaissance shows that the league can be accommodating of foreign players at different stages of their journeys, from mid-career stars such as Bernardeschi and Insigne to late-career veterans such as Criscito and Chiellini.

Defending MLS champ LAFC finally to open season

Torrential rains and flooding caused postponement of Los Angeles FC's opening game last weekend, but the 2023 outlook for the defending MLS champion remains bright.

Two-time NBA MVP, NHL star join ownership group of MLS's Nashville SC

Giannis Antetokounmpo is joined on the leadership team by NHL star Filip Forsberg. Forsberg has spent 10 years in Nashville with the Predators and is the top scorer in the team's history.

Arsenal crush spiraling Everton to go five points clear atop the Premier League table

Arsenal exorcised their Evertonian demons at the Emirates tonight. Arsenal bounced back to storm the Toffees 4-0 after losing 1-0 to them just a few short weeks ago.

Andretti's Formula One entry stymied by AlphaTauri

Formula One team Scuderia AlphaTauri is not for sale, team principal Franz Tost confirmed in a statement Wednesday, ending for now Andretti Autosport's efforts to enter the sport.

Tottenham Hotspur, Formula 1 create diversity-driven, cross-sport partnership

In a unique deal that ties English karting and soccer together for over a decade, London's Tottenham Hotspur and Formula 1 have agreed to develop the world's first in-stadium karting track experience.

FIFA awards: Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas win big in Paris

FIFA hosted its annual Football Awards on Monday night in Paris, with luminaries from all over the globe in attendance to celebrate soccer's greatest achievements in 2022.

World Cup winner keeps party rolling for Atlanta

Atlanta United has always had an eye for histrionics. From winning the MLS Cup in its second season to setting the league-wide attendance record, the Five Stripes always want to be the franchise on everyone's mind and the party on everyone's list.

Five takeaways from Formula 1 preseason testing

While preseason testing is notoriously difficult to judge -- each team runs unique fuel loads, tires, engine modes and testing strategies -- this year's session provided the world with a few clear takeaways.

St. Louis soccer fans prepare for historic MLS debut

Expansion team St. Louis City FC will kick off its inaugural season in the MLS at home Saturday against Austin FC.

MLS commissioner: League eyeing Las Vegas, San Diego for expansion

MLS commissioner Don Garber cited Las Vegas and San Diego as likely markets for future MLS franchises. "We do need more teams," Garber told the Associated Press.

Streaming-influenced MLS playoff changes confirmed ahead of 2023 season kickoff

MLS has confirmed changes to the league's playoff structure just two days before the start of the 2023 season, changes that were largely influenced by the league's deal with Apple TV.

Blowout loss to Real Madrid casts a gloom over Liverpool

It was supposed to be a renaissance, the grand debut of the true Liverpool squad of 2023, but Real Madrid conquered them once again, defeating them 5-2.

Bribery scandal plagues Barcelona ahead of crucial Europa League test

Barcelona will play Manchester United on Thursday to secure its European future, but the club also faces a simmering controversy about relationships with Spanish referees.

Last-gasp Messi goal seals vital win for Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling 95th-minute free kick Saturday to clinch Paris Saint-Germain's 4-3 victory over sixth-place LOSC Lille.

Playoff changes spark confusion ahead of MLS season kickoff

Major League Soccer kicks off its 28th season this weekend, but questions about its playoff system remain unanswered at the highest levels.