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American soccer is at a crossroads. While the sport enjoys growing visibility, the United States has yet to produce a player who can truly dominate the world stage the way icons have in basketball, baseball or football. The path forward hinges on making soccer the default after‑school activity for the nation’s most athletic kids, a change that could be accelerated by the 2026 World Cup.
A look at the vibrant fan culture, historic performances and the growing influence of soccer across North America and beyond.
Major League Soccer unveiled its 2026 All-Star lineup, featuring 29 players who will face the Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte on July 29. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV at 8 p.m. ET.
The United States’ round‑of‑16 World Cup match against Belgium set a new domestic television audience record, attracting 30 million viewers and peaking at over 36 million, while a separate Portugal‑Croatia game drew 11 million, underscoring the tournament’s expanding U.S. footprint.
Criticism has intensified toward Christian Pulisic after the United States failed to advance beyond the group stage, with injuries and limited minutes drawing sharp commentary from former teammates.
The article draws a parallel between the World Cup’s global hype and the rising appeal of links golf, arguing that North America’s costly, tiered golf model could be revitalized by embracing the affordable, open‑air style of the UK.
The U.S. men's national team's loss to Belgium has ignited a national conversation about the financial barriers and market dynamics shaping youth soccer in America.
With the final World Cup match at BC Place drawing sold‑out crowds, the Vancouver Whitecaps face an uncertain crossroads as a potential move to Las Vegas looms and their lease at the stadium nears its end.
The Gardner‑Webb University women’s soccer program has released its 2026 fall schedule, featuring a strong early home stretch, a challenging road trip, and a full Big South conference campaign.
The recent World Cup showcase highlighted both the city's passion for soccer and the precarious future of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Following the final World Cup match at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps confront an uncertain destiny, with a potential move to Las Vegas on the table and community efforts to preserve the franchise.
Two U.S. Soccer officials were suspended before the USMNT’s match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, citing mishandling of FIFA match protocols. The action is unrelated to Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement, and neither FIFA nor U.S. Soccer has commented.
Record-breaking numbers from recent U.S. matches highlight growing soccer popularity and cross-language audience engagement.
Erling Haaland's decisive strike against Brazil not only secured a 2‑1 victory but also marked Norway's first World Cup quarterfinal appearance in nearly three decades.
After an early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army donated $15,000 to a Massachusetts charity, channeling the savings into educational support for under‑privileged students.
K-State freshman Emma Torres-Brache has been selected to play for the Dominican Republic Senior Women's National Team in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, joining a group that includes El Salvador, Costa Rica and Venezuela.
A coalition of European parliamentarians is demanding that FIFA confront allegations that its leadership has abandoned the principle of political neutrality after a U.S. president’s intervention in a disciplinary case.
Head coach Katie Hultin announces the addition of Eric Rossitch, a coach whose career spans top-tier women's soccer programs and youth development, as the program looks to deepen its community roots and long‑term success.
The Bend Premier Cup kicks off this weekend, uniting youth teams from multiple states and generating an estimated $3 million economic impact for the region.
Egypt's national team lodged a formal protest with FIFA after a VAR decision nullified a goal in a World Cup match against Argentina, sparking accusations of injustice and renewed calls for higher officiating standards.
A social‑media poll by golf journalist Kyle Porter reveals how the Messi‑Ronaldo rivalry is being framed through the lens of the historic Woods‑Mickelson competition, highlighting recent World Cup performances by Argentina and Portugal.
The United States‑Belgium World Cup encounter became the most‑watched soccer broadcast in U.S. history, drawing over 30 million viewers on Fox and 12 million on Telemundo, while the match’s outcome and emerging player eligibility added layers of intrigue.
A World Cup‑driven revival of soccer in New York brings both excitement and injury risk. NYU Langone Health’s Dr. Salvador Portugal shares practical advice for safe play.
The United States’ recent World Cup clash with Belgium became the most‑watched soccer telecast in American history, drawing over 30 million viewers on Fox Sports and 12 million on Telemundo, while other matches also attracted large audiences.