Amputee Soccer Stardom

Venezuelan migrant dreams of US national amputee soccer stardom

Juan Carlos Vargas lost a leg in a road accident but that did not stop him from undertaking a perilous journey from his native Venezuela to the United States.Some lost a leg in traffic accidents, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ukrainian war veteran amputees learn adaptive skiing in Oregon

A group of Ukrainian war veteran amputees have been in Oregon learning a form of adaptive skiing for people with one leg

ABC News - Mar. 10

The 26 M.L.B. Players on the Cusp of Stardom

A pair of 6-foot-7 outfielders and one 21-year-old third baseman make our expert’s list.

The New York Times - 2d

Rooney and Fury to manage England at Soccer Aid

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England's co-managers for Soccer Aid 2025.

BBC News - Mar. 11

FIFA report highlights the inequities in women's soccer

Despite the growing attention on women’s soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investment

ABC News - 6d

United Soccer League to start a promotion/relegation system, a contrast to Major League Soccer

United Soccer League intends to start a promotion/relegation system along the international model, a contrast to Major League Soccer. The USL announced the decision Wednesday but did not say when ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

This small-town team in Sweden was a women’s soccer powerhouse. Then Europe’s big clubs took over

A transformation of women’s soccer in Europe is well under way

ABC News - Mar. 17

A summer camp, a guru and the journey of a lifetime: Inside TKR's offseason

Trey Kaufman-Renn's offseason of transformation elevated him to Big Ten stardom – and so much more.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Expansion NWSL team unveils plans for new downtown Denver women's soccer stadium

The expansion National Women’s Soccer League team in Denver has unveiled plans for a new downtown soccer stadium

ABC News - 6d

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: OHS eager to be at home in bi-district round

Mar. 18—The Odessa High Bronchos played their best soccer in the second half of district play. That's good news as the boys soccer team gets ready for the start of the UIL Class 6A Division I state ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Fury, Rooney to manage England Soccer Aid side

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.

ESPN - Mar. 11

A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players

Authorities say a boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players

ABC News - Mar. 10

Police battle unlikely combination of retirees and soccer hooligans in Argentina riots

Argentine retirees and soccer fans clashed with police during a protest in Buenos Aires against the economic policies of President Javier Milei.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Who is the high school girls soccer preseason player of the year around Springfield?

Here are nominees from 11 different schools for the high school preseason girls soccer player of the year poll.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How the Islands boys soccer team came together to knock off previously undefeated Jenkins

The Islands boys soccer team played an impressive brand of soccer Thursday night to knock off previously undefeated Jenkins in a Region 3-3A match.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Pisgah soccer showing improvement early in season

Mar. 21—The Pisgah girls' soccer team is off to a much-improved start over last season. Last year, the Bears went 0-19 and 0-12 in conference play. This season, the Bears have already scored a win ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Gulf soccer clubs slash spending as they focus on younger talent

Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

This Liberty Common soccer sophomore is the Blue Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Week

Liberty Common girls soccer's Miriam Huffsmith is the Blue FCU Athlete of the Week after helping account for all 6 goals in a 6-1 Eagles win.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford

ABC News - Mar. 11

U.S. Soccer's Parlow Cone voted onto FIFA council

US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone has been elected to the FIFA Council after a vote at the congress of regional body CONCACAF. Parlow Cone was elected as the representative for the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Son of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will play international soccer. But not for England

The son of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been called up for international duty — by Malta. James Carragher, a defender for Wigan in English soccer’s third tier, ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Hughes scores five in Ledford soccer win

GREENSBORO — Ledford defeated Western Guilford 5-2 in nonconference girls soccer Monday at Western. Carmen Hughes scored all five goals for the Panthers (2-6). Maddie McCormack and Maggie Eccard ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Panthers bracing for another elimination game

Mar. 18—The Permian boys soccer team may be playing in the first round of the playoffs this week but in reality, it might feel more like a second-round game. That's because the Panthers were in an ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Soccer: Greenville Lions, two Caddo Mills teams advance to playoffs

Greenville dropped its regular season finale 4-0 at home on Friday night to McKinney North but is still headed to the soccer playoffs. Adan Rajendran scored two goals to lead the Bulldogs to ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality. Josh Cavallo, who plays for ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality

ABC News - 5d

Promotion-relegation is coming to U.S. soccer (though not MLS). Will it 'reshape' the sport?

The USL, which currently operates second- and third-tier leagues, says it will launch a new USL Division One and create "an interconnected three-tiered men’s professional soccer system" with pro-rel.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

French soccer federation sends support to Fofana after online racist abuse

The French soccer federation has condemned the racist abuse directed at Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after the Premier League team's loss at Arsenal. The governing body said Wednesday the online ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Pro-rel coming to U.S. soccer for 1st time in USL

United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted on Wednesday for a promotion and relegation system, marking the first time the European-style system would be implemented in the United States.

ESPN - 4d

VIDEO: Lake View Soccer gears up for 2025 postseason run

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Click the video above to preview the Chiefs’ and Maidens’ bi-district round matchups. It’s officially soccer playoff season in the Concho Valley. The ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ednaldo Rodrigues re-elected as Brazil soccer boss to 2030

Brazilian soccer boss Ednaldo Rodrigues was re-elected as president on Monday, 12 days after his main rival Ronaldo Nazário gave up his bid. Rodrigues received all 67 votes, a first in the history ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Lakeland United, Florida Tropics join forces to develop Polk County soccer talent

The Lakeland United and the Florida Tropics joined forces to develop Polk County's soccer talent.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Bengals legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson discusses long-time passion for soccer, MLS

In a conversation with Senior Writer @EdEastonJr, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson opened up about his love for soccer and growing partnership with MLS.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

With regional loss still fresh, 5 Hartland basketball players were back on soccer field

Less than 24 hours after their basketball season ended in regionals, five Hartland players were on the soccer practice field.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Southside boys soccer's Camren Thompson dedication to hard work pays off with UAB signing

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations

Doc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City. “I don’t think anybody in the world saw ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

UFL's new kickoff: Why Jake Bates timed rise to Lions stardom perfectly

Kicker Jake Bates starred for the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL season. He broke into the league at just the right time, per coach Mike Nolan.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Tottenham Talent Offers Honest Take on PSG Ace’s Liverpool Moment, Rise to Stardom

Paris Saint-Germain are loading up on young talent and this past summer, the capital club secured Desire Doue.The Parisian signed Doue from Stade Rennais last summer for a €50 million transfer fe...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami: Time, TV, how to watch Messi play on Sunday Night Soccer

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United on Apple TV’s Sunday Night Soccer at 7 tonight. Here's what you need to know.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Texas high school soccer: Big Country’s area round UIL playoff matchups (March 24-25)

Find out when, where and who the Big Country's best boys and girls Texas high school soccer squads will take on in the area round of the UIL playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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