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Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged to donate $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation's women's and girls' programs, the USSF announced Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

The Accessory With a Surprising Role in Soccer Players’ Success

Some teams insist that video games help build team chemistry.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Piece of Soccer Kit That Has Become Extremely Rare

This item was once an essential feature, but now it is hardly ever seen on the field.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack

After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Is Barcelona’s Nike Deal the Most Lucrative in World Soccer?

The Spanish club has announced a new deal with the sportswear giant, but some are skeptical about the numbers involved.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded

Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style

The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer

A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested

Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...

When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models

Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru

Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player

A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.

World - The New York Times - November 5

The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo

Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

The Old-Fashioned Soccer Tactic That Has Come Back Into Fashion

It was once a practicality, but teams are finding ways to use it to their benefit.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Sound shirts help deaf soccer fans feel the excitement

While many of us may take the excitement of a crowd at a live event for granted, two deaf sports fans in the U.K. have just experienced it for the first time - thanks to sound shirts. CBS News Leah ...

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

The ‘Surreal’ Day Donald Trump Left His Mark on English Soccer

The curious story of how Trump ended up conducting the draw for the League Cup in 1991.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

The Favorite Was Overlooked for Soccer’s Biggest Prize. His Team Was Furious.

Vinicius Junior was expected to win the Ballon d’Or.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb shelters

Sports - ABC News - October 28

USC beats UCLA to claim first outright conference championship in women's soccer

The Trojans win their first outright conference title as Maile Hayes scores the game's only goal in the 36th minute Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rival supporters

Brazilian authorities say a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Blockbuster Matches Present Big Tests Yet for Four New Soccer Coaches

The new coaches at Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus and Marseille have hit the ground running. That might be about to change.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation

Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issue

Sports - ABC News - October 25

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Televisa Chairman Takes Leave Pending DOJ International Soccer Probe

Mexican tycoon Emilio Azcárraga is also taking leave as TelevisaUnivision director pending resolution of investigation involving FIFA.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten

Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding

AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponed

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star

Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Tennis Needs Video Review, but the Sports Must Learn From Soccer’s Failures

The video review system in use continues to fall into traps that have encircled soccer, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Has a Tricky Problem: Finding Fans

Profits are skyrocketing, but the average attendance at games is falling.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Shooting at a soccer match in Jamaica leaves 5 dead and several injured

Police in Jamaica say five people were fatally shot and several injured at a soccer match

World - ABC News - October 22

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