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ESPN reveals its 2026 SEC Nation slate, introducing new hosts Matt Barrie and Chase Daniel while retaining veteran analysts Paul Finebaum, Roman Harper, Tim Tebow and analyst Marion Crowder.
The Iowa State Cyclones will host Minnesota in a 2026 exhibition soccer game, highlighting a revamped roster and the team's opening campaign against the Omaha Mavericks.
West Virginia University reveals a signing class of fifteen student‑athletes, featuring global talent and key transfers, ahead of the 2026 season.
The UCLA Bruins women's soccer team will host the LMU Lions in an exhibition match on August 5 at Wallis Annenberg Stadium, featuring returning starters, new transfers, and a Meet the Team event with ticket pricing.
The Pilots’ historic preseason ranking and strong 2024 performance set the stage for an exciting season ahead.
WKU will host Murray State in a free preseason match on Aug. 5, the first of two exhibition games before the official opener against Missouri on Aug. 13.
The Horned Frogs enter the new season ranked sixth nationally, boasting a deep roster and recent conference dominance.
The Christian County Tigers opened their boys’ soccer campaign with a dominant 5‑0 win over Calloway County, showcasing five different goal‑scorers and setting the tone for a promising season.
Both players contributed key goals and helped their teams to championship success, earning spots on the prestigious watch list.
CBS Sports Network and Golazo Network will air a series of European club friendlies ahead of the new season, featuring Real Madrid, Chelsea, Tottenham and more, with insights into new coaches, signings and World Cup preparations.
U.S. Soccer chief executive officer JT Batson sidesteps a direct answer about endorsing Gianni Infantino’s bid for a third term as FIFA president, while opposition to the Forward Enterprise plan intensifies and European federations withdraw support.
The latest preseason rankings place Stanford at the summit, with Notre Dame and Duke following, while vote totals reveal a competitive field across the nation.
SMU’s men’s soccer program opens the 2026 season ranked No. 15 nationally, joining four ACC teams in the United Soccer Coaches top 25 and preparing for a challenging schedule of exhibition and regular‑season games.
St. Olaf College’s men’s soccer team opens the 2024 season as the United Soccer Coaches Division III preseason No. 3, the program’s second‑highest ranking ever, fueled by a 20‑3‑3 record, a fourth MIAC title in five years, and the leadership of head coach Justin Oliver.
Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens its 2026 preseason with a free exhibition against Georgia State, a match that continues a storied series and precedes a busy schedule of upcoming games.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors was abandoned after opposition from major confederations. U.S. Soccer’s leadership discusses the future of global soccer and the implications for the sport’s governing bodies.
Princeton’s men’s soccer team enters 2025 ranked eighth nationally, riding a perfect Ivy League season and a historic NCAA seed, with key returnees poised to make a deep tournament run.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatize the World Cup collapsed under pressure from UEFA, Concacaf and AFC, with Wales and England withdrawing support. U.S. Soccer chief executive J.T. Batson outlines a long‑term vision for the sport's growth.
The University of Iowa women's soccer program has kept 17 of last season's players despite the departure of longtime coach Dave Dilanni, embracing new leadership and a unified roster as they gear up for exhibition and regular‑season play.
Bryant University's men's soccer team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 10 nationally, marking its first-ever preseason top‑10 placement after a 17‑2‑3 campaign that reached the NCAA round of 16.
El Farolito’s 2026 NPSL championship victory over Bristol Rhythm highlights the team’s unique composition and its deep roots in community soccer.
Larry Berg, the incoming MLS commissioner, plans to harness the post‑World Cup surge to boost youth pathways, integrate private‑equity investment responsibly, and deepen community ties across the league.
Bellarmine University’s men’s soccer team, ASUN Gold Division champions, begin a 15‑game 2026 campaign under new head coach Matt Cannady, featuring a mix of home and away fixtures, nonconference exhibitions, and key conference matchups.
The Miners open their season against 6A powerhouse Lone Peak, aiming to build on a strong 2023 run and contend for the 4A state championship.