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Ronald Araújo, on loan from Barcelona to Liverpool, shares messages of encouragement from Luis Suárez and Darwin Núñez, highlighting the excitement of fans and his own commitment to the team.
The 2026 girls soccer season in the Murfreesboro corridor is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with a crop of underclassmen and returning standouts poised to make deep runs in the TSSAA playoffs.
In a recent statement, Donald Trump defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing him would be a ‘terrible mistake’ for the sport. His comments follow a contentious plan to sell a share of the World Cup to private equity and heightened scrutiny from UEFA and other governing bodies.
Federal investigators are examining whether Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia and his allies diverted illicit funds into a $24 million soccer complex in North Bay Village, Florida, raising questions about transparency, ethics and the role of U.S. officials.
USA Today Co. has unveiled its preseason Top 25 rankings for Ohio girls soccer, honoring the elite high school athletes who will define the 2026 campaign. The list, based on accolades, statistics and coach input, excludes club players and non‑OHSAA teams, ensuring a fair state‑wide comparison.
The second round of the 2026–27 Carabao Cup will see Chelsea face Luton Town and Tottenham take on Charlton Athletic, with new managerial debuts and European qualification implications driving the narrative.
Four Seacoast high school programs won state championships in the fall of 2025, each navigating the departure of key players and focusing on development, resilience, and sustained excellence.
The Flames captured their first district and regional titles, posted a 18‑3‑1 record, and return a core group of standout players poised for another historic year.
The senior class of Kennard‑Dale’s boys soccer team blends years of shared history with a recent tournament triumph, aiming to capture a district final and etch their names into the program’s record books.
The 2025‑26 girls soccer season in Ohio is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory, especially in the Wooster area where several standout players are set to return for their senior years.
The upcoming 2026 high school soccer season in the Greater Cincinnati region highlights a cohort of senior talent whose performances in 2025 have earned all‑district honors, state championships and national recognition, many of whom will continue their careers at top universities.
A rare somersault throw‑in by Iranian centre‑back Nader Mohammadi turned a routine restart into a decisive goal for Spartak Kostroma in a Russian second‑tier match.
Five players from Topeka and six from the broader Northeast Kansas region highlight Washburn University's soccer roster, where head coach Davy Phillips cultivates loyalty and trust before the team's first home match against Maryville on August 27.
The Shorewomen were among 777 teams honored by United Soccer Coaches, achieving a 3.70 GPA and meeting the 3.0 threshold for the Academic Honor Squad award.
Friends, family and former players will honor the late Brentwood High School boys soccer coach whose 484 career wins and 2023 national title left an indelible mark on Long Island soccer.
First‑year head coach Margueritte Bates leads the Longhorns through a demanding nonconference slate and SEC matchups, hoping to forge a new identity after losing key scorers.
A Friday night showdown saw the alumni team of Continental High School graduates defeat the varsity side 2‑0 after a 20‑minute extension, with goals from Parker Okuley and Hunter Varner.
A flurry of high‑profile transfer links dominates the early weeks of the window, with Arsenal chasing Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Club Brugge’s Joaquin Seys, while Real Madrid hunt a creative midfielder and Barcelona eyes a Manchester City stalwart.
The Gorillas begin fall training on August 10, featuring a 27‑player roster that blends returning veterans with eight newcomers, setting the stage for a highly anticipated home matchup against No. 9 Missouri–St. Louis on August 27.
The Huskies wrapped up their preseason schedule with a match against New Hampshire before turning their focus to the upcoming season‑opening game in New York.
The Union will host Mexican side Necaxa on August 9, aiming to overturn a sluggish start and capitalize on key returning players and strategic adjustments.
After a mixed 2025 campaign, the University of Maryland soccer program, led by captain Jessica Eischens and sophomore forward Kailey Tomzak, aims to finish among the top ten in the NSIC coaches poll and defeat every conference opponent.
The Cougars erupted for three goals in the opening 11 minutes, with Afton Perry and Presley Freeman leading the charge, before extending their lead in the second half.
In August 2026, the North Carolina Courage women’s soccer team visited Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reflecting on personal military ties and the emotional weight of remembrance.