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Palm Beach State College Eyes $50‑60 Million Soccer Stadium Deal

Palm Beach State College is advancing a plan to build a professional soccer stadium on its Lake Worth Beach campus, partnering with Palm Beach Sports Management under a 50‑year lease. The $50 million to $60 million project targets a summer 2026 opening, but faces scrutiny from Trustee Dave Kerner over alleged legal irregularities.

Jul 24, 2026

Barcelona Resumes Friendly Action Against CE Europa Amid World Cup Absences

Barcelona will play a behind‑closed‑door friendly against CE Europa after two months without competitive action, using the game to test young talent while the senior squad remains occupied with the World Cup. The club is also set to embark on a U.S. preseason tour, with a match against Birmingham City scheduled for July 31 and additional warm‑up fixtures under consideration.

Jul 24, 2026

Pensacola eyes dual‑purpose stadium for soccer and baseball

The city of Pensacola is commissioning a $35,000‑$45,000 study to determine whether renovating the aging Blue Wahoos Stadium can serve as a shared home for a new professional soccer franchise and the existing baseball team, potentially saving millions compared with building a new facility.

Jul 24, 2026

MLS eyes a global future as the 2026 World Cup fuels growth

Major League Soccer is turning the excitement generated by the upcoming 2026 World Cup into a concrete recruitment drive, offering free tickets to first‑time fans and enlisting World Cup participants who already ply their trade in the league.

Jul 24, 2026

U.S. Under-16 Girls’ National Team Preps for 2027 World Cup with Mexico Matches

From July 24 through August 2, the United States Under-16 Girls’ National Team will gather in Fayetteville, Georgia, for an intensive training camp that serves as a key stepping stone toward the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The squad will face Mexico in two matches, and the roster reflects a geographic spread that stretches from coast to coast, with seven athletes hailing from California and representation from 19 different youth clubs. U.S. Soccer’s focus on youth development underpins the camp, which also includes a 5‑2‑2 record in international play this year and encounters with European powerhouses.

Jul 24, 2026

Pablo Arriaga Takes the Helm of Knox College Men’s Soccer

Knox College has appointed Pablo Arriaga as its new men's soccer head coach, succeeding Tyler Sheikh. With a background in recruiting and team culture, Arriaga aims to build on the program's tradition while competing in the Midwest Conference.

Jul 24, 2026

Alumni Who Shaped the World Cup: Davis & Elkins College’s Hidden Legacy

Davis & Elkins College, a small liberal arts institution in West Virginia, has quietly cultivated a network of alumni whose influence stretches far beyond the Appalachian foothills. Among them, three figures stand out for their contributions to the FIFA World Cup, turning a small campus into a silent engine of American soccer development.

Jul 24, 2026

A New Vision for Soccer’s Rules

A sportswriter argues that soccer’s offside and penalty frameworks could be modernized to increase scoring, reduce controversy, and preserve the sport’s inherent charm.

Jul 24, 2026