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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to raise $4.2 billion by selling stakes in future World Cup revenues has ignited a firestorm, drawing condemnation from UEFA, resignations of senior officials and raising questions about the sport's governance.
Niklas Herceg, a junior goalkeeper for the Vermont Catamounts, has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2026 Men's Hermann Trophy Goalkeepers to Watch List, highlighting his breakout season and upcoming professional prospects.
University of North Florida senior goalkeeper Luciano Natoli has been selected for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Players to Watch list, highlighting a season marked by record‑breaking performances and conference dominance.
The Bulls enter the new campaign with a fourth‑place preseason ranking, highlighted by returning standouts and a coaching legacy that includes multiple conference titles.
Senior goalkeeper Andrew Samuels was selected for the United Soccer Coaches Watch List following a historic 2025 season in which Princeton went 7‑0‑0 in Ivy League play without conceding a goal.
The Sycamore Lady War Eagles soccer team, led by first‑year coach Davis Holland, will open its 2026 campaign with home matches against Rossview and White House before a full slate of games that culminates in district, sectional and regional tournament play.
The town will honor Ron Eden, whose 484 victories and multiple state titles left an indelible mark on Brentwood soccer, with a public celebration of life on August 15.
After six years at the helm, Matt Fannon will step down following the 2026 campaign, citing family priorities and a desire to spend more time with loved ones.
A backyard soccer game in the United States ended abruptly when a powerful shot hit a young boy in the face, an incident recorded on video by Joleigh Jones.
Angel City FC announced that midfielder Jun Endō will miss the rest of the NWSL season after a torn ACL sustained against the San Diego Wave, a setback that follows an earlier injury and secures her placement on the league’s injury list.
The Rams will kick off the 2026 campaign on August 5 with a complimentary match against Nebraska, and will conclude on October 31 with a ‘Kick or Treat’ game against Washington State, featuring a lineup of fan‑focused promotions from Cancer Awareness Night to Green Out.
FIFA will assess the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup by September, amid opposition from European and Asian leaders.
FIFA is commissioning a rapid assessment of a plan to double the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, weighing sporting benefits against logistical and competitive concerns, with a decision on the study’s overseer expected by mid‑August and a full report due in September.
Drexel University’s women’s soccer program adds a diverse group of seven newcomers, highlighted by coach Shannon Grogan’s optimism about their competitive drive and potential impact.
Big Rapids standout Layla Tucci traded her golf clubs for a soccer jersey this spring, helping her team secure a district win and planning a summer comeback on the links.
FIFA's plan to create a $20‑billion subsidiary offering up to 20 percent stake to external investors has sparked resignations, boycott threats, and political criticism.
The American Athletic Conference’s preseason watch list highlights Isabella Gutiérrez, Caitlen-Star Dolan Boodram and AJ Mayock, whose performances helped East Carolina secure a seventh‑place preseason ranking and set the stage for a promising 2026 campaign.
Southern Illinois University soccer player Michelle Betancourt was selected for the U.S. Women's National Futsal Team, attended a national camp in July, and looks ahead to contributing on the world stage.
Rocco Haeufgloeckner, a senior mechanical engineering major at Temple University, has been named the American Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year, highlighting his outstanding performance on the field and in the classroom.
Carlos Cordeiro stepped down as a senior FIFA adviser, condemning a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private‑equity investors amid strong opposition from continental governing bodies.
Rice University's women's soccer team enters the 2026 season with a preseason ranking of third in the American Conference, bolstered by a trio of standout players and a recent run of sustained success.
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, resigned in protest against a plan to create a $20 billion commercial subsidiary that would sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.
The UTSA women's soccer team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 2 in the American Conference Coaches Poll, with three standout players named to the watch list and a schedule that includes a high‑profile exhibition against Texas before the championship in Florida.
Tuskegee University is set to field its first NCAA Division II men’s and women’s soccer teams this fall, accompanied by a docuseries titled "Unveiling History" that will chronicle the teams’ debut season and broader campus life.