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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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 investmentABC News - Mar. 18 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 wayABC 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 stadiumABC News - Mar. 18 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 playersABC 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 - Mar. 20 -
One room, 300 clubs, 80 agencies, 3,500 meetings: Inside soccer's secret transfer space
The "speed dating" of the soccer world happens at TransferRoom, and Rob Dawson was there to see it.ESPN - 19h -
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 - Mar. 21 -
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 - 6d -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and soccer great Platini cleared in corruption case
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court.NBC News - 3d -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - 6d -
Shane Todd chats playing soccer in America, the growth of MLS and their fans & the drama around Man United
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on comedian and lifelong soccer fan Shane Todd. Shane compares playing soccer in America to Europe and why he loves playing in Philadelphia. The boys ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 TraffordABC 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 - Mar. 18 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 sexualityABC News - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - 4d -
Goalkeeper apologizes after pushing ball boy to the ground during soccer match
A goalkeeper facing sanctions from the Irish soccer federation has apologized following an incident last week during which he appeared to shove a ball boy to the ground. The incident took place ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Soccer Canada dismisses agent criticism over Davies injury
Soccer Canada has dismissed allegations from Alphonso Davies' agent that they let the team captain play in a Nations League match despite not being fully fit. Davies' club Bayern Munich said on ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Players and referees in French soccer will carry anti-racism messages this weekend
Players and referees in French soccer will wear a special badge with an anti-racism message on their jersey sleeves at this weekend's Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 games. The distinctive patch displays the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ronaldo Nazario to lead a soccer taskforce aiming to eradicate racism, discrimination and violence
Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo Nazario will lead a special taskforce created to try to eradicate racism, discrimination, and violence in South American soccer, the sport's continental ...Yahoo Sports - 18h
