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After two seasons at Apopka High School, coach Tino Sangster is targeting advanced licenses and elite opportunities, including a possible role with Jamaica’s national squads.
SBJ’s Alex Silverman interviews U.S. Soccer leadership about their preparations for the World Cup, focusing on commercial and philanthropic efforts through expanded partnerships and fan engagement.
Harvard University’s men’s soccer team adds six first‑year players, each with distinct backgrounds and recent accolades, aiming to extend the program’s recent Ivy League success.
TUMS teams up with Haleon and U.S. Soccer for the Food Match Cup, offering fans a taste of world cuisines paired with heartburn remedies, plus sweepstakes and a traveling food truck.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands will host Algeria at De Kuip on June 3, 2026, before both squads head to North America for their opening matches.
The Norwalk boys soccer team defeated top‑seed Cedar Rapids Xavier 2‑0 in the Class 3A semifinals, with senior Eli Scavo scoring twice and keeper Jacoby Robbins preserving a shutout. The Warriors now await the other semifinal winner for a shot at their fifth state title.
Amazon and city leaders brought a free soccer and STEM clinic to over 100 Atlanta youths, pairing athletic drills with hands‑on science activities and announcing new scholarship and youth‑development funding.
The ribbon‑cutting ceremony last week brought together coach TJ Thiebaut, Superintendent Barbara Kimzey and community leaders to celebrate a $1.3 million soccer practice facility built adjacent to Pueblo Central High School. The turf field, equipped with new goals and a custom Wildcat logo, will serve the school’s teams and youth players from preschool through eighth grade, while also hosting other sports and community events.
Luxembourg will host Italy in a friendly on Wednesday, marking their first meeting in 12 years. Both teams missed the 2026 World Cup, with Italy missing out after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg failing to earn points in qualifying. Italy’s new temporary coach Silvio Baldini will field an almost entirely uncapped squad, while Luxembourg, fresh from back‑to‑back wins over Malta, looks to build momentum.
Colorado School of Mines announces a twelve‑player signing class that mixes mid‑year transfers with first‑year standouts from nine states, each bringing high‑school accolades and engineering‑focused academic plans.
The University of Massachusetts has revealed its 2026 women's soccer recruiting class, featuring six standout players who will join the program this fall.
The Hoosiers have unveiled their 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring a high‑profile opening match and a challenging mix of conference and non‑conference opponents as they chase another championship.
Based at the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, the Global Sport Lab uses the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup as a springboard for research that spans international relations, human rights, and local community dynamics.
Rasmus Højlund completed a €58.1 million permanent transfer from Manchester United to Napoli, helping the Italian side secure the Supercoppa Italiana and a Champions League spot. The deal is expected to fund United's chase of Atalanta midfielder Éderson, while the club finishes third under Michael Carrick.
Spanish officials have called off a scheduled warm‑up match for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national team over Ebola concerns, prompting the federation to seek a new opponent while the country prepares for its first World Cup appearance in decades.
After a 60‑year wait for a World Cup triumph, England has turned to German tactician Thomas Tuchel, a proven winner whose controversial hiring reflects evolving Anglo‑German ties.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands will face Algeria at De Kuip in Rotterdam on Wednesday, a match that marks the start of a busy North American swing for both squads.
A series of high‑profile soccer events are delivering billions in economic activity and thousands of jobs across North Carolina.
The upcoming ceremony will celebrate a legendary coach, a prolific athlete, a beloved broadcaster and the record‑setting 2016 women's soccer squad.
Alex Hale, a former high‑school soccer player from Christian County, now serves as a student manager for Austin Peay's men's basketball team, learning about teamwork, community service and future career paths.
Law enforcement agencies report a spike in fraudulent FIFA‑related websites and ads that demand cryptocurrency payments, warning that irreversible transactions and AI‑cloned brand pages put soccer fans at high risk of financial loss and identity theft.
The U.S. men's national team meets Paraguay on June 12 at 8 p.m., while Rockwell Beer Company hosts fan‑focused watch parties featuring free popcorn, an indoor play area, and a chance to meet Moon in Columbia, Illinois.
The Congolese national soccer team’s planned warmup fixture against Chile in La Línea de la Concepción was called off due to public health concerns, prompting urgent searches for new preparation options before the World Cup.
The cancellation reflects growing health worries and prompts the Congolese federation to look for alternative arrangements ahead of the tournament.