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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.

Could Inter Miami be preparing a surprise bid for Neymar?

The rumors have been getting louder.

Who's in and who's out at Ruben Amorim's Manchester United?

Ruben Amorim, the coach behind Sporting CP's impressive European renaissance, is joining Manchester United. Here we examine which players are likely to see a boost from the hire and which could find themselves on thin ice.

New York's win over Columbus was the biggest upset of MLS season

The New York Red Bulls pulled off the biggest upset of the Major League Soccer season so far by beating the Columbus Crew in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.

Unpopular playoff format brings serious consequences for MLS

The 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs kicked off this week. The sixteen qualified teams have been working since February to earn their spot in the playoffs. But now that they've made it, teams are speaking out about how underwhelming the playoff format has become.

What can fans expect from Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United?

Manchester United fired head coach Erik ten Hag this morning after two years of speculation and poor performance.

Inter Miami beat Atlanta United in MLS playoffs despite Brad Guzan masterclass

Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 at home in Game 1 of the MLS playoffs to go one step closer to the conference championship. 

Soccer betting: What to expect from Game 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs

Welcome to the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs. Nine months and 988 games have led us to this point: of MLS's 29 teams, just 16 remain in contention for the Cup.

Why Messi-powered Inter Miami's first-round foe has upset potential

Miami is heavily favored against Atlanta in the first round of the MLS playoffs, but the United tend to bring out the worst in the Lionel Messi-powered powerhouse.

Premier League Game of the Week: Arsenal and Liverpool test their championship mettle

In the name of entertainment, forget the media narrative and go into this Arsenal-Liverpool game with a clean slate. Here are the bets Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang is eyeing up for this one. 

Vancouver pummels Portland to punch MLS Western Conference playoff ticket

The Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers, 5-0, in Major League Soccer's Western Conference wild-card game to seal a spot in the postseason.

Premier League best bets: High fliers and sinking ships

Welcome to Matchday 9 of the Premier League season, where things are getting tasty at the top of the table. 

'No ceiling': How Aston Villa went from the Championship to the Champions League

No club in England — and perhaps no club in the world — has undergone a dramatic transformation as recent as Villa's. But how did it pull it all off?

Atlanta United survive penalty shootout to secure MLS playoff berth

The win caps off an incredible turnaround for Atlanta, which entered the final game of the MLS regular season facing an uphill battle to obtain the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

Spain's La Liga may play key rivalry match in U.S. in December

La Liga, Spanish's soccer's first division and one of the top soccer leagues in the world, has announced its intention to play a key match abroad in the United States.

Confusion, consternation as Inter Miami receive last-minute Club World Cup berth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a special appearance at Inter Miami's final home game of the regular season last Saturday. After watching Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 and seal Major League Soccer's all-time points record, he had a special announcement for the team and its home fans.

Decision Day heartbreak caps off wild season for Los Angeles Galaxy

Decision Day — the final day of Major League Soccer's regular season, when playoff positions are locked in and underperforming teams are sent home — is full of uncertainty.

What's up for grabs on MLS Decision Day 2024

There are plenty of storylines for MLS Decision Day. Here are the most significant.

Premier League Game of the Week: Liverpool and Chelsea prepare for a vibes check

Will Liverpool steady its proverbial ship, keep its players happy and maintain its grip on first place? Or will Chelsea continue its stellar season by scalping its Northern rival? Here are the bets we’re eyeing as the two prepare to meet on Matchday 8.

Premier League best bets: Can the big names regain their rhythm?

Welcome to Matchday 8 of the Premier League season — a weird, upside-down weekend colored heavily by the international break that preceded it.  

How USMNT can improve upon its performances against Panama, Mexico

The United States Men's National Team began a new era under coach Mauricio Pochettino with two completely different results. Here's what the team needs to do to improve.

What to watch for in USMNT-Mexico clash

The Mauricio Pochettino era of the U. S. Men's National Team kicked off with a bang Saturday with a 2-0 win over Panama. The team will look to keep things going in a clash with rival Mexico.

Columbus' 'B' team making the difference in MLS Cup defense

The depth of Wilfried Nancy's team is a huge benefit as the MLS season ticks closer to the playoffs.

'Here to work': How USMNT trains under new coach Mauricio Pochettino

The Mauricio Pochettino era of the U.S. Men’s National Team will begin Saturday in Austin, Texas, with a home friendly against Panama.

Cresting Sweden and battered Brazil: What to look for during soccer's international break

Nearly every international soccer team across the globe will play over the next week. With so much soccer on offer, it pays to know where to focus.

Jurgen Klopp makes controversial return to soccer with Red Bull

Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager and one-time target of the U.S. Men's National Team, has joined Red Bull as its head of global soccer.