
NWSL Reshapes 2027 Season to Align with Women’s World Cup
The league will begin its 2027 campaign in Los Angeles in February, pause for the Brazil World Cup, and crown a champion in November, while MLS follows a similar schedule overhaul.
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The league will begin its 2027 campaign in Los Angeles in February, pause for the Brazil World Cup, and crown a champion in November, while MLS follows a similar schedule overhaul.

The Lindenwood women's soccer team tops the 2026 OVC preseason poll with 93 points, driven by standout players and a legacy of recent tournament success.

The Eastern Illinois University women's soccer team returns a seasoned lineup, highlighted by returning All‑OVC players and senior standouts, as they gear up for a competitive 2026 campaign.

After years at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah opted for a lucrative deal with Trabzonspor, prioritizing European competition and a substantial salary over offers from the Saudi Pro League and MLS.

A preview of the 2026 Marquette Golden Eagles women’s soccer roster highlights new forwards, midfielders and a goalkeeping battle, while noting the program’s reliance on limited press releases.

The Elite Clubs National League announces its All-Conference teams, celebrating standout players from U15 to U18/19 and showcasing the region's emerging talent.
Tim Bradbury, a veteran coach with deep roots in U.S. youth soccer, has taken on a new national role that blends player evaluation in Florida with preparation for an international tournament in Portugal.

Luís Figo has publicly condemned Gianni Infantino, accusing the FIFA president of deceitful behavior, demanding his resignation, and exposing a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights.

Georgetown University has appointed Adrian Molina-Diaz as an assistant coach for its men's soccer program, tapping a coach whose two‑year stint at Oregon State produced historic successes and multiple professional prospects.

Lenoir‑Rhyne's women's soccer program, a perennial top‑25 fixture, opens the 2026 campaign ranked eighth in the DII preseason coaches' poll, returning key talent and guided by second‑year head coach Justin Maullin.

After a turbulent final season at Anfield, Mohamed Salah has agreed to a two‑year contract with Trabzonspor, bringing his illustrious career to a new league.

European soccer leagues have intensified criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, demanding governance reforms amid his controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes, while internal divisions and threats of a World Cup boycott deepen the crisis.

From 2010 to 2017, nutrition coach Holger Stromberg transformed the German national soccer team’s relationship with food, turning dietary guidance into a narrative that blended culinary artistry with athletic performance.

The new league eliminates traditional constraints, offering round‑the‑clock matches, 20 city‑based AI clubs and 500 unique digital players, all streamed live at lega.bot.
A look at the top junior talent emerging for the 2026 Cincinnati high school girls soccer season, featuring offensive stars, elite keepers and impact transfers.

Ella Caraluzzi’s seven‑week internship at the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo deepened her commitment to wildlife preservation and revealed the power of community‑based conservation.

European soccer leagues have intensified pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, demanding governance reforms after his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup was rejected as dangerous and disruptive.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confronts a mounting crisis as his plan to sell a slice of World Cup commercial rights collapses, prompting accusations of selling football's soul and threats of a breakaway competition.

Women leaders in football governance are challenging FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s authority, citing his controversial private‑equity venture and calling for greater gender equity and transparent leadership.
After a decorated college career at Xavier University, Natalie Bain inks a one‑year NWSL contract, reflecting years of resilience, tactical growth, and leadership.

NC State’s men’s soccer program enters the 2026 season ranked second nationally, riding the momentum of a College Cup runner‑up finish and a coaching staff that has turned turnover into opportunity.

St. Norbert College's women's soccer side posted a 7-1 victory over Jarrow Football Club, showcasing a prolific attack and marking the English side's first women's team outing.

Maryland’s men’s soccer squad enters 2026 with a top‑10 preseason ranking, a tough slate of ranked foes and a coach eager to blend returning starters with fresh talent.

The fourth season of Ted Lasso shifts focus to AFC Richmond’s women’s team, debuting on Apple TV and showcasing the Kansas City Current’s new stadium as a milestone for women’s sports.