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Mount St. Mary’s Announces 2026 Men’s Soccer Schedule

The Mountaineers will open the season at home on August 20 against Binghamton and play eight games at Waldron Family Stadium, while also hosting non‑conference opponents Saint Joseph's and Navy and traveling to Duquesne and Loyola.

Jun 19, 2026

Utah’s 2026 Boys Soccer Players of the Year

The 2026 Deseret News Players of the Year in Utah boys soccer highlight standout performances from Patrick Stevenson, Cameron Martin, Carlos Nieto‑Rosales, Xavier Peregrina and Kale Garner, each of whom helped his team capture a state championship.

Jun 19, 2026

U.S. Eyes Knockout Stage in Crucial Clash with Australia

The United States opened its World Cup campaign with a 4‑1 win over Paraguay and now faces Australia in a match that could secure a knockout‑stage berth. Analysts predict an early U.S. goal and numerous shooting opportunities for Folarin Balogun.

Jun 19, 2026

Cheboygan Soccer Standouts Earn All‑State Honors

Two senior players from Cheboygan were recognized by the Michigan Interscholastic High School Soccer Coaches Association, highlighting a season that delivered conference third place, a district title and future college commitments.

Jun 19, 2026

Cheboygan Seniors Earn All‑State Soccer Honors

Two senior girls soccer players from Cheboygan have been selected to the Michigan Interscholastic High School Soccer Coaches Association Division 3 all‑state team as honorable‑mention honorees. Their performances helped the Cheboygan Chiefs secure a third‑place finish in the Northern Shores Conference and an opening‑round district triumph over Grayling. Morgan Davis capped her high school career with a hat trick in a victory over Kalkaska, earned first‑team all‑Northern Shores Conference, all‑region and all‑district accolades, and was named the team’s best offensive player. Jaelyn Wheelock contributed two goals in the district match against Grayling, made the NSC second team and all‑region squad, and was recognized as the Chiefs’ most valuable player at the season‑ending banquet. The duo will continue their soccer journeys at the next level, with Davis committing to Alpena Community College for the upcoming season.

Jun 19, 2026

Philadelphia Union Launches $200,000 Soccer‑in‑Schools Initiative

The Philadelphia Union is investing $200,000 to introduce soccer equipment and resources to seven local school districts, targeting third‑ through fifth‑graders and planning a decade‑long expansion to 64 districts. The program reflects a broader strategy by MLS clubs to grow the sport through school‑based outreach, lower cost barriers, and strategic partnerships with sponsors and media platforms.

Jun 19, 2026

A Cut Above the Rest

David Arias, a recently released inmate, has set up a pop‑up barbershop outside SoFi Stadium, providing free haircuts to soccer fans during the FIFA World Cup as a gesture of redemption and community building.

Jun 19, 2026

Georgia Southern Announces 2026 Men’s Soccer Schedule

The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.

Jun 19, 2026

African Soccer Heritage Takes Center Stage at Miami Art Exhibition

A Miami exhibition titled ‘Art and the Beautiful Game: Africa on the World Stage’ brings together more than 50 artists from 25 nations to celebrate Africa’s deep ties to soccer, featuring tributes to icons like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé and honoring Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut.

Jun 19, 2026