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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's Naomi Girma to set women's soccer transfer record with Chelsea move

The 24-year-old defender is expected join English team Chelsea this week for a reported fee of $1.1 million.

Inter Miami giving precocious Tomas Aviles the room he needs to grow

Tomas Aviles is one of the more eye-catching players in Inter Miami’s star-studded lineup, and it isn’t always for the right reasons.

Three takeaways from USMNT's win over Venezuela

With the majority of the USMNT's stars stuck in Europe, this win was executed largely by Major League Soccer players, many of whom were playing for the USMNT for the first time.

What to watch for as USMNT takes on Venezuela and Costa Rica

The United States Men's National Team is gearing up for two international friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica. These games represent head coach Mauricio Pochettino's third cycle in charge of the USMNT; they'll be the last matches his squad will play before facing off against Panama in the Nations League semifinals this March.

Charlotte FC proves small-market MLS cities can attract big soccer stars

Charlotte is a small sporting market, but it has learned to punch well above its weight in MLS.

Gabriel's far-post magic wins Arsenal another North London derby

When Arsenal beat Spurs 1-0 in the third game of the 2024-25 season, the decisive goal didn't come from a striker or a winger. It came from Gabriel, the team's stalwart central defender, after Bukayo Saka placed a near-perfect corner right onto the top of his head.

San Jose, Bruce Arena court controversy in bid to go from worst to first in MLS

Despite his clear bonafides on the field, Bruce Arena has a problem off of it: He is, by many accounts, something of a pain.

Inter Miami announces punishing preseason schedule

Six weeks remain until the start of the 2025 Major League Soccer season, but Inter Miami isn't using that time to rest.

The hidden truth behind F1's decision about Spa's Belgian Grand Prix

Racetracks don’t just turn up on the F1 calendar: They pay tens of millions of dollars per year for the privilege.

Is Inter Miami planning a Messi-Suarez-Neymar reunion?

Brazilian striker Neymar has been fielding questions about a move to Major League Soccer for years.

Austin FC's roster rebuild hints at big risks and big rewards

The Texas-based club debuted in MLS in 2021 and made it all the way to the Western Conference Final in its charmed sophomore season. Since then, though, the outfit has struggled to make an impact. It missed out on the MLS Cup playoffs in 2023 and 2024, finishing both seasons with a negative goal difference.

Three takeaways from USMNT's MLS-heavy January roster

Here are three key takeaways from Mauricio Pochettino’s all-domestic USMNT roster.

Antonee Robinson has made all the difference for Fulham and USMNT

Robinson’s success is big news for Fulham, but it might be bigger news for U. S. Soccer, a program in desperate need of a multi-functional game-winner like him.

There's more to Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur than 'entertainment'

The manager makes himself equally easy to lionize and criticize.

What U.S. company's acquisition of Premier League's Everton means 

The Friedkin Group, a Houston-based company run by billionaire CEO Dan Friedkin, has completed its financial takeover of the Everton Football Club. 

Where these three MLS free agents could thrive in 2025

This winter, several top players — many of them wildly talented but victims of internal changes at their clubs — have entered free agency. 

Can ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter save 'sleeping giant' Chicago in MLS?

The former coach of the U. S. Men's National Team faces a huge challenge in 2025 as Chicago Fire head coach and director of football.

Manchester United's new attacking powerhouse isn't the player you'd expect

Lisandro Martinez — ex-Ajax man, Erik Ten Hag favorite, and, at just 5-foot-9 tall, one of the shortest top-level defenders out there — has quietly become the engine powering United's goalscoring form.

USMNT roundup: How are key American players faring abroad?

U. S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic made headlines this week when talking about the negative bias American soccer players face in Europe.

FIFA fuels controversy in picking 2030, 2034 World Cup sites

The next World Cup will take place in North America in 2026, with Canada, the United States and Mexico jointly hosting the largest tournament in the competition's history.

Inside Chelsea's epic Premier League turnaround 

Chelsea Football Club is back in the Premier League's upper echelon after years of poor performances and front-office drama.

What's next for three Formula One fan favorites?

While many drivers are expected to change F1 teams during the offseason, the vast majority of them will be returning to the grid in 2025. There are three, however, who will not:

Los Angeles Galaxy defeat New York Red Bulls to win 2024 MLS Cup

It's the Galaxy's record-setting sixth MLS title and its first in a decade.

2024 MLS Cup: Where the final will be won or lost

Here are the key areas where this MLS Cup final will be won or lost.

MLS Cup 2024: How Los Angeles Galaxy advanced to MLS final against New York Red Bulls

The Galaxy's 2024 return to form was spearheaded by attackers Joseph Paintsil of Ghana, Riqui Puig of Spain and Gabriel Pec of Brazil, who are known as the Killa P's.