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March 29, 2023 | Soccer

Nations League preview: How U.S., Mexico, Canada, Panama stack up

After several weeks of competition, the CONCACAF Nations League has locked down its semifinal stage: the U.S. vs. Mexico and Panama vs. Canada.

March 28, 2023 | Soccer

For rebuilding NWSL champ Portland, season kicks off in grand style

The Portland Thorns may have won the National Women's Soccer League title last season, but things were far from rosy in the Rose City.

March 27, 2023 | Atlanta United

What tumbling Atlanta United must do to stop its fall

Atlanta's next four games — against the two New York clubs, Toronto and Chicago — will show whether it is a title contender or a pretender. Here's what the Five Stripes must address to get back on their feet.

March 24, 2023 | Bayern Munich

In drastic move, wobbling Bayern Munich fires coach

Bayern Munich has fired coach Julian Nagelsmann after a wild Bundesliga week that saw the 10-time consecutive champions fall behind Borussia Dortmund in the German season standings.

March 23, 2023 | Soccer

The Folarin Balogun decision: Will hyped striker choose England or U.S.?

With a clear need for his talents and a home World Cup on the horizon in 2026, the U.S. may well be the place where Balogun feels appreciated most.

March 22, 2023 | Soccer

NWSL's San Diego Wave bring soccer and stability to Southern California

The Wave entered the NWSL on, well, a wave of that professionalism and positivity. After signing Alex Morgan and Naomi Girma, the expansion club dominated its first season in 2022.

March 22, 2023 | Soccer

What to expect from Italy-England Euros rematch

A fresh European Championship cycle kicks off Thursday with a familiar fixture: Italy versus England, a rematch of the 2020 (played in 2021) tournament final. Here's where both squads are at heading into the match.

March 21, 2023 | Arsenal FC

MLS confirms English power as All-Star Game opponent

Premier League powerhouse Arsenal FC will return to the United States this summer as the opponent for MLS stars in the league All-Star Game.

March 20, 2023 | Soccer

Last-gasp strike wins El Clasico for embattled Barcelona

Ensnared in a bitter refereeing bribery scandal, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid, 2-1, on Sunday to go 12 points clear at the top of the Spanish league table.

March 20, 2023 | Formula One

Delight, disaster for Red Bull after wild Saudi Grand Prix

Red Bull Racing drivers placed first and second at Sunday's Saudi Grand Prix, but all is not well within their team.

March 17, 2023 | Formula One

Red Bull dominates in Jeddah as F1 prepares for Saudi GP

Red Bull looked as locked in as ever Friday under the lights in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Defending champion Max Verstappen led both Saudi GP practice sessions with a lap time of 1 minute, 20.603 seconds — significantly faster than last year's best.

March 17, 2023 | Soccer

What to expect in UEFA Champions League quarterfinals

UEFA held its Champions League draw Friday, setting up the final stages of what has already been a surprising and engrossing tournament.

March 16, 2023 | Soccer

Five takeaways from the new USMNT roster

The U.S. Men's National Team will play Grenada on March 24 and El Salvador on March 27 in the CONCACAF Nations League. The USMNT is second in its Nations League group behind El Salvador.

March 15, 2023 | Manchester City

Media sees perfection in Manchester City striker's five-goal Champions League effort

Erling Haaland scored five goals in Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and RB Leipzig, but the Norwegian was quick to note that he has room to grow.

March 15, 2023 | Soccer

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.

March 14, 2023 | United States Mens Soccer

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.

March 13, 2023 | St. Louis City SC

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.

March 13, 2023 | Soccer

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.

March 10, 2023

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.

March 9, 2023 | Paris Saint-Germain

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.

March 9, 2023 | Chicago Fire

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.

March 8, 2023 | Soccer

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