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Boston University has released its 2026 women's soccer schedule, featuring 18 games including nine non‑conference matches and a full Patriot League slate, with the season opening Aug. 13 against Northeastern.
From family suites to tropical dining, Hilton Atlanta is turning its guest experience into a World Cup celebration through July.
A brief look at the policy shift, the team's symbolic gestures and the broader implications for regional diplomacy.
Senior defender Koki Hamada is named Pacific West Conference Co‑Scholar‑Athlete of the Year, highlighting a career that blends a 3.72 GPA with historic postseason success for the Vulcans.
Elon University unveiled its 2026 women's soccer slate, featuring 17 regular‑season contests, eight at Rudd Field, and a path toward another CAA championship after last year's title.
Actor Cristo Fernández, famed for his role as Dani Rojas in 'Ted Lasso,' is training with USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive FC in Texas, balancing his acting career with a bid for a professional soccer contract.
French soccer icon Zinédine Zidane is set to auction his inaugural Cartier Pasha watch at Christie's Watches For ELA auction in November, directing the funds to ELA International, a nonprofit dedicated to combating leukodystrophies. The watch, bought in Bordeaux three and a half decades ago, holds deep personal significance for Zidane, who has supported the charity for over 25 years.
The 2026 tournament adds a round of 32 and lets eight third‑place sides move forward, with discipline points and group results influencing the race.
Vanderbilt announces an eight‑team schedule that returns 83 % of its goal production, led by SEC top scorer Sydney Watts, and features a mix of home openers, neutral‑site tests and a SEC Tournament appearance in Pensacola.
The partnership between Dick's Sporting Goods and Adidas launches a soccer‑centric retail narrative featuring global stars, creative collaborations and a full‑scale rollout across digital, broadcast and in‑store channels.
The Monmouth‑Roseville Titans Alumni Soccer Game will host its second annual tournament on August 1, featuring four matches, food vendors and free community access, with sign‑ups closing July 10.
The Panthers will open the fall campaign in September with the Iowa Fall Classic and conclude the semester with two October events, spanning tournaments in Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee and Missouri.
Georgia State University researchers are studying anterior cruciate ligament injuries to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment, leveraging advanced motion‑capture technology and the expertise of physical therapy students like Deborah Ruiz.
The city will host additional watch parties in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, bringing the total to over 100 free public events that blend soccer viewing with live performances and community celebration.
The city will host over 100 free public watch parties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring live music and celebrations of New York’s diverse cultures.
Blue Springs, Missouri, has unveiled a World Cup‑themed art exhibit called "Glory Awaits," featuring four public sculptures by Midwestern artists that will remain on display until April 2027.
In a commanding performance on June 19, Snohomish United routed Portland Bangers 4‑0, with Aaron Leon scoring three goals and Nicolas Wiskel adding a penalty conversion.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has mandated that Lazio’s women’s team pay former player Maja Gothberg more than €69,000 for ending her contract after she disclosed a pregnancy, a decision that underscores the need to protect players’ privacy and sets a new precedent for employment rights in women’s football.
New York State is offering free tickets for residents to gather at Kensico Dam Plaza for a communal viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, accompanied by interactive soccer experiences and local vendors.
During a World Cup clash, England defender Djed Spence declined to shake hands with Ghana’s Thomas Partey, a player facing multiple sexual‑assault allegations. The gesture sparked praise and raised questions about the place of accused athletes in international sport.
The Kick Out HIV campaign, funded by a $60,000 grant, uses soccer tournaments in Uganda’s Imvepi Settlement to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and promote voluntary HIV testing among both refugees and local communities.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the rights of Swedish midfielder Maja Gothberg, ruling that Lazio Women unlawfully terminated her contract after learning she was pregnant, and ordered compensation while reinforcing FIFA's strengthened maternity protections.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed that Lazio Women’s termination of Maja Gothberg’s contract was unlawful, ordering compensation and reinforcing protections for pregnant athletes.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered a landmark decision protecting pregnant athletes, ordering Lazio to compensate Maja Gothberg and affirming that clubs cannot terminate contracts based on pregnancy.