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The Ohio Valley Conference has released its 2026 women's soccer schedule, featuring eight teams competing for the championship and an NCAA automatic bid. Eastern Illinois will host four home games against Western Illinois, Lindenwood, Southeast Missouri and UT Martin, while the OVC Tournament kicks off on November 5 at campus sites.
FIFA's crackdown on refillable water bottles ahead of the 2026 World Cup draws fan outrage, even as the tournament promises cooling solutions for players and spectators.
On a busy Wednesday, Glenvar, James Wood, Blacksburg and several other squads posted convincing wins, setting the stage for upcoming state playoffs.
The new Nike Soccer x Lego collection, launched on June 4, blends vibrant aesthetics with soccer gear for kids, celebrating the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nike and Lego have teamed up to launch a limited‑edition soccer line, debuting June 4, just as the 2026 World Cup gears up for its North American debut.
With the World Cup on the horizon, Friction Beer Company is leveraging its long‑standing role as a soccer watch‑party venue to host streaming events, a citywide celebration, and a vision of community unity.
J.P. Morgan’s latest study of payment data from past tournaments highlights the distance‑based spending hotspots, generational differences and the outsized role of international visitors in driving hotel, dining and retail revenue.
The Portland Hearts of Pine have been awarded a USL W League franchise, with season ticket deposits opening next Thursday. The league’s May‑July schedule is designed to keep players eligible for NCAA competition.
App State Soccer announced the hiring of Kris Kirchhoff as an assistant coach, integrating a proven developer of talent with a strong educational background and a commitment to the program's core values.
The new Nike Soccer x Lego collection, launching June 4, blends Lego aesthetics with performance gear, timed with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America.
The first 48‑team World Cup will be staged across three nations, with the United States, Mexico and Canada sharing the spotlight. As Spain, France and England headline the list of favorites, the U.S. team, featuring stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, aims for a quarterfinal breakthrough.
Houston Dynamo FC, together with Kroger, will host live match viewings, a concert by Los Tucanes de Tijuana, L.O.U.D.FEST on July 10, and a series of free soccer clinics in partnership with local charities.
Cleveland prepares to host an international soccer exhibition between Brazil and Egypt, a warm‑up for the FIFA World Cup, promising a massive economic boost and a showcase of world‑class event infrastructure.
Northwestern announces a 19‑game 2026 schedule, featuring 10 home matches, six NCAA Tournament opponents and key returning players.
An eight‑week summer soccer series hosted by The Works will feature themed evenings, family‑friendly activities, a FIFA‑licensed merch pop‑up and a grand prize drawing, all designed to celebrate Atlanta’s soccer community.
A professional soccer club has experimented with prediction markets to protect against the financial fallout of winning and losing, working with firms such as Game Point Capital and Greenlight Commodities.
The Ohio Valley Conference has announced its 2026 women's soccer calendar, outlining a seven‑game schedule, championship dates and venue details for the upcoming season.
Vice‑president of the German Football Association Oke Göttlich has sparked a controversy by questioning whether Germany should attend the 2026 World Cup in the United States, citing aggressive U.S. foreign policy, human‑rights worries and a polarized public discourse.
Chattanooga is gearing up for a high‑profile training session by Spain’s national football squad, allocating $600,000 to security while shutting down two downtown blocks for two weeks. The city expects 500 residents to watch the practice for free, though parking will cost $10.
Grand Rapids will host a series of soccer‑themed events in June, from World Cup watch parties to a block party and a documentary screening, as AC Grand Rapids prepares for its inaugural 2027 season.
FIFA has prohibited refillable water bottles at World Cup stadiums in North America, citing safety, while fans and analysts question the motives behind the timing and the added heat‑mitigation measures.
Portland Hearts of Pine announced plans to launch a women’s team that will compete in the USL W League beginning May 2027, marking a strategic move to grow women’s soccer in the region.
The new franchise will begin play in May 2027, targeting growth of the sport among young girls across the state.
The latest rankings, released by the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association, highlight the top-performing high school girls soccer teams across four divisions, offering a snapshot of the season’s early dynamics.