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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.

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.

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

The Red Bulls entered the playoffs from a position of weakness as the lowest-ranked team in the East outside of the wild-card slot.

L.A. Galaxy's Riqui Puig is down, but not out, despite injury

Riqui Puig collapsed in a heap. After 95 minutes of tense, militant soccer, his Los Angeles Galaxy had defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference Final.

New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City to clinch first MLS Cup berth in 16 years

The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 1-0 in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference final. The win hands the Red Bulls their first MLS Cup appearance since 2008.

Manchester City's 'hidden' midfield woes could derail its season

Manchester City lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at home Saturday, dooming the club to five straight losses in all competitions. It's a miserable run of form and one almost without precedent for a defending Premier League champion.

New York Red Bulls beat NYCFC to book spot in MLS Eastern Conference Final

The New York Red Bulls beat New York City FC 2-0 on Saturday to clinch a spot in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference Final.

What to watch for in MLS Western Conference playoff semifinals

Here's what to keep an eye on in the evenly-balanced MLS Western Conference semifinals.

Inter Miami set to appoint former Messi teammate Javier Mascherano as coach

Inter Miami is set to hire Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi's former Barcelona and Argentina teammate, as head coach for the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

MLS playoffs return with Eastern Conference semifinals

The opening rounds of the MLS playoffs took place two weeks ago; the league's top two seeds (Inter Miami and Columbus Crew) were eliminated dramatically.

Inter Miami coach Tata Martino resigns after MLS Cup flop

Inter Miami coach Tata Martino has resigned from his post after his team's early MLS Cup exit.

Cold tires, hot gossip and a potential championship: What to expect from the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula One returns this weekend with the second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix. The race heralds the end of the 2024 F1 season. Just three race weekends remain before the individual and team championships will be decided in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 8.

Key takeaways from the USMNT's 5-2 aggregate win over Jamaica

The United States Men's National Team beat Jamaica home and away this week with an aggregate score of 5-2. Here are takeaways from the fixtures.

USMNT routs Jamaica to seal Nations League semifinal spot

The United States Men's National Team beat Jamaica 4-2 on Monday in St. Louis, kicking the USMNT's aggregate score against Jamaica up to 5-2 and clinching the team's place in the Nations League semifinals.

Is defensive veteran Tim Ream preparing his USMNT swan song?

Tim Ream has seen just about everything in his 14-year career with the United States Men's National Team. Is he coming to the end of the line?

Three takeaways from the USMNT's hard-fought win in Jamaica

The United States Men's National team will face Jamaica in the second leg of this quarterfinal on Nov. 18. But what should they focus on as Round 2 looms?

USMNT beats Jamaica, 1-0, in tense Nations League quarterfinal

The United States Men's National Team beat Jamaica 1-0 in Kingston in the first leg of its Nations League quarterfinal. It's coach Mauricio Pochettino's second win in charge of the USMNT and his first win in a competitive fixture.

Early mistakes and a Haji Wright masterclass: Looking at USMNT's last meeting with Jamaica

The United States Men's National Team will take on Jamaica in a two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal this week. Ahead of those matches, let's look back at the last meeting between the teams.

'Insane': MLS playoffs grind to halt at worst possible moment

For MLS, a growing league trying to attract and keep new fans, this postseason format is an incredible display of short-sightedness.

Who's in and who's out of Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT?

The USMNT will kick off its November camp with a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Jamaica on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Kingston.