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The Trailblazers return key defenders and midfielders while integrating fresh talent, aiming to improve scoring and secure a berth in the upcoming national tournament.
The University of Northern Iowa's women's soccer team has been recognized with the United Soccer Coaches' College Team Academic Award for the 2025‑26 academic year, highlighting a collective GPA of 3.54. As the squad prepares for an exhibition against Hawkeye Community College and a season‑opening clash with South Dakota, the achievement underscores the program's commitment to academic excellence.
Valparaiso University’s men’s soccer team has been recognized with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2024‑25 academic year, reflecting a collective GPA of 3.51 and a tradition of academic distinction.
DePaul University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams have earned the College Team Academic Award for the 22nd straight year, posting a 3.759 cumulative GPA, while preparing for a high‑profile preseason match that welcomes fans without charge.
Arsenal FC has donated used bright‑red team socks to the Redwings Horse Sanctuary, where they are cut into stretchy sleeves that protect rescued horses and donkeys from insects, secure medical bandages and serve as treat‑filled toys.
The National Women’s Soccer League adds two teams for 2024, celebrates record performances, and navigates a contentious FIFA leadership shift.
Stalyn Acosta, a left‑back and defensive midfielder from Honduras, has joined the New York Cosmos after impressing in a friendly against the American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats. His arrival comes as the team replaces injured Davey Mason, with coaches Giuseppe Rossi and Davide Corti highlighting his defensive and forward contributions.
Kennedy Ball, Arkansas midfielder, was named to the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Midfielders to Watch List by United Soccer Coaches after a breakout 2025 season that helped the Razorbacks secure their fifth SEC regular‑season title since 2019.
The UH Hilo Women’s Soccer team received the 2025‑26 Pacific West Conference Women’s Team Community Engagement Award after logging 637.5 hours of community service and leading a range of outreach activities.
A heated dispute over Gianni Infantino’s commercial reforms has divided football’s governing bodies, with Norway demanding his resignation, UEFA threatening a boycott, and continental allies rallying behind him ahead of the FIFA Congress in Rabat.
The Lady Dinos soccer squad fell 2-0 on the road to the Uintah Utes in Vernal on August 7, 2026, highlighting defensive lapses despite a strong returning core.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confronting a mounting backlash over a proposal to transfer the commercial rights to the World Cup to external investors, sparking a fierce debate that could reshape the sport’s governance.
The Jamestown Community College women's soccer team opens its season with a blend of fresh talent and experienced guidance, aiming for steady growth from the first whistle.
The Cal Poly women's soccer team finished their preseason campaign with a 1‑1 draw against Pepperdine, highlighted by Sam Liaty's goal and a late equalizer, as they gear up for the season opener against UNLV and a high‑profile clash with Stanford
A late‑half goal by Sadie Hawes sparked Layton’s 1‑0 victory over Northridge, rekindling the Battle for the Sword and offering both programs a glimpse of progress.
From pandemic breakthrough to stadium ambitions, the show’s fourth season mirrors the real‑world surge in women’s soccer, highlighting both its promise and its challenges.
La Salle's men's soccer team has released its 2026 schedule, highlighting a blend of preseason exhibitions, non‑conference road trips and a packed Atlantic 10 slate.
Spain’s government and sports minister argue the nation deserves to stage the 2030 World Cup final, citing its recent championship pedigree and strategic stadium options.
The upcoming season of Ted Lasso, centered on AFC Richmond’s women’s side, leverages the show’s massive audience to introduce viewers to professional women’s leagues in the United States and the United Kingdom, capitalizing on rising enthusiasm for women’s sports.
Mauricio Pochettino has committed to a four‑year contract that stretches to the 2030 World Cup, outlining a strategy that blends emerging talent with seasoned stars while targeting silverware.
UEFA vice‑president Laura McAllister says any future FIFA president must serve as a custodian of world football, championing reforms and inclusive governance amid controversy over Gianni Infantino’s investment plan.
Two Iranian women’s soccer players received Australian citizenship in March 2024, a rare convergence of sport, refuge and diplomatic attention that highlights the complexities of asylum processes.
FIFA’s internal apology for a botched commercial‑rights proposal has not quelled criticism. While European leagues and confederations demand greater transparency, Gianni Infantino retains strong backing in Morocco, where the 2027 presidential vote looms.
A deer tangled in a soccer goal net was freed by police, and animal welfare groups are urging residents to secure sports equipment after use to protect local wildlife.