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The Gadsden Times reveals its 2026 All-Area boys soccer team, honoring top performers from across Alabama, including Player of the Year Jessai Lopez and Coach of the Year Samantha Coker.
The Montgomery Advertiser reveals its 2026 all‑area boys soccer selections, spotlighting top performers from schools across Montgomery and surrounding communities.
Reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina will meet Iceland in a highly anticipated friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9, featuring Lionel Messi and drawing attention to Auburn’s growing sports profile.
Alphonso Davies has rejoined Canada’s national team after a period of rehabilitation, bringing the veteran left‑back back into the fold as the squad prepares for the upcoming World Cup group stage.
The U.S. Under‑20 Men’s National Team will hold a week‑long camp in Bansko, Bulgaria, where coach Rob Valentino has named a 20‑player roster. The squad will face Georgia U‑21 on June 5 and North Macedonia U‑21 on June 8 at Stadion Hristo Botev in Blagoevgrad, using the experience to advance the federation’s ‘U.S. Way’ development philosophy.
With Real Madrid’s presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme promising to chase the Spanish star, Rodri’s next move remains uncertain.
From fan‑suggested chants to cultural traditions, the series weaves music, food, history and language into a portrait of what it means to back a national team.
The new resource package, integrated into the Foundation’s Soccer for Success program, offers PE curricula, a recess guide, classroom tools, and a family kit, all available at no cost through the OPEN platform.
The Gaston Christian girls soccer team won the NCISAA 3A championship with a 3‑2 overtime win over Grace Christian, finishing the season at 17‑2 and earning conference honors.
Oscar González and Guillermo Zamarripa, New York Tech alumni, founded TMJ, an agency representing professional female soccer players. They have negotiated over 1,000 contracts, including a record‑setting $1.5 million transfer fee for Mexican superstar Lizbeth Ovalle, and now operate across five continents.
A recent study of 302 amateur male players found that even a single soccer header elevates blood proteins linked to neuronal injury, though levels normalize within days.
A recent study found that heading a soccer ball once can release proteins associated with brain cell damage, with two of six markers increasing after more frequent and forceful impacts. While the results suggest acute neural stress, scientists stress the need for further research to determine whether these changes translate into lasting neurodegenerative risk.
The league recognized top players and coaches, including MVP Ivan Rodriguez, Defensive MVP Matthew Wood, Goalkeeper of the Year Trey Yeager, and Offensive MVP Jose Ramirez, while Coach Carson Seaberg earned Coach of the Year.
The Mt. Pleasant high school girls soccer team, bolstered by five senior leaders, prepares for a home showdown with Forest Hills Central, aiming to advance beyond last year's regional semifinal.
A 0‑0 deadlock stretched into overtime before a penalty shootout decided the quarterfinal, with Gilbert emerging 6‑5. The win sets up a much‑anticipated semifinal clash with Bishop Heelan.
Championship matches at the YMCA see Grey, Tropical Blue and Forest capture division titles with standout performances.
The United States Under‑20 Women’s National Team is set to travel to Spain for a ten‑day training camp and a series of matches that run from June 1 through June 9.
Diego Jimenez scored all four goals as New Kent edged Lake Taylor in the Region 3A semifinals, turning a 2-1 halftime deficit into a commanding win.
The recent youth soccer season on Anna Maria Island concluded with championship titles across three age groups, while the Key Royale Club hosted its annual Memorial Day Scramble and a local horseshoe tournament crowned new winners.
New Zealand defender Tim Payne’s Instagram followers jumped from 4,715 to 4.2 million in days after an Argentine influencer rallied his fans, drawing praise from his coach and drawing attention from across the sporting world.
A snapshot of the recent YMCA indoor soccer tournament where Grey, Tropical Blue, and Forest captured championship honors across three divisions, highlighted by standout performances from emerging talent.
A surprise invitation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Los Angeles turned into a community celebration, as CRC also gifted tickets to local youth and shared the inspiring journey of its CEO.
A 10-0 victory highlights a record-breaking performance by Meadow Lane and sets up a regional semifinal clash with GCGR.
The Current’s 23‑match unbeaten run continued with a 1‑0 win over Boston Legacy FC, highlighted by milestone performances from Elizabeth Ball, Gabrielle Robinson and others.