CIAC Overhauls Soccer Tournament Seeding for Fall Season
The CIAC’s new seeding formula, which incorporates strength of schedule, aims to produce fairer tournament brackets for boys and girls soccer this fall.
May 22, 2026
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Lehigh Valley’s New Arena Soccer Team Takes the Field
The Lehigh Valley is set to welcome a new professional arena soccer franchise called the Spirits, playing at the PPL Center and building on the region's hockey heritage.
May 22, 2026
Greater Lansing Highlights Standout Girls Soccer Players
A look at the top performers in Greater Lansing high school girls soccer, featuring goal leaders, assist leaders and shutout leaders as reported by area coaches.
May 22, 2026
Arbeloa’s Brief Real Madrid Tenure Ends as Mourinho Takes Over
Álvaro Arbeloa’s five‑month stint as Real Madrid manager concluded abruptly following a series of defeats, a Copa del Rey shock and criticism from Kylian Mbappé. President Florentino Pérez has now turned to José Mourinho, hoping the Portuguese veteran can bring discipline to a star‑laden squad.
May 22, 2026
FC Dallas Hits Pause for the 2026 World Cup Amid MLS Calendar Shift
FC Dallas will suspend its season for the 2026 World Cup, a pause that coincides with a league‑wide schedule overhaul and personal plans of players and coaches.
May 22, 2026
Pella Girls Soccer Secures 5‑1 Win Over Des Moines Roosevelt
Pella’s offense surged in the second half, with McKyndree Treft delivering a brace and Maelee Solomon contributing key assists in a dominant 5‑1 victory.
May 22, 2026
St. Clair Saints Soar in MAC White, Eyes Postseason Glory
The St. Clair High School girls soccer team has emerged as a surprising powerhouse after stepping up to the MAC White division in 2025, finishing the regular season with a 14‑2‑2 record and a perfect 12‑0 conference mark.
May 22, 2026
Campus Girls Soccer Makes Historic Regional Championship Win
The Campus girls soccer team captured a landmark victory, defeating top‑seeded Wichita North 2-0 to claim their first regional title in over two decades and secure a spot in the state quarterfinals.
May 22, 2026
Guardiola’s Decade at Manchester City: Titles, Records, and the Comparison with English Legends
Pep Guardiola’s ten‑year spell at Manchester City delivered six Premier League titles, record‑breaking point totals and a Champions League crown, placing him in the conversation with the most decorated managers in English football history.
May 22, 2026
Lindsey Heaps Returns to NWSL After Champions League Final
Lindsey Heaps is set to play her last game for OL Lyonnes before joining the NWSL’s Denver Summit, a move that underscores her lasting impact on the league and the growing prominence of women’s soccer.
May 22, 2026
Pella Christian girls soccer team clinches playoff spot with decisive victory
The Pella Christian girls soccer team closed the regular season with a 3-0 win over Grand View Christian, finishing at 8-7-1 and preparing to host Albia in the Class 1A Region Five quarterfinals on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
May 22, 2026
Newton Girls Soccer Team Edges Boone 2-1 in Senior Night Thriller
The Newton girls soccer team defeated Boone 2-1 at H.A. Lynn Stadium on Thursday, with senior Aliviah Ross and sophomore Sophia Coady delivering key goals.
May 22, 2026
Boston Legacy kicks off historic women’s soccer match in Pawtucket
The Boston Legacy will open its inaugural women's professional soccer match at Centreville Bank Stadium, launching a season of seven games in Pawtucket as part of a broader summer of soccer events.
May 22, 2026
Mexico to Co‑Host 2026 World Cup, Tracing Soccer Roots to Cornish Miners
The upcoming 2026 World Cup will see Mexico sharing the stage with the United States and Canada, a moment that reflects the nation’s long‑standing love for soccer. The story begins in the 19th‑century mining town of Mineral del Monte, where British miners introduced the game, and stretches to the celebrated history of Pachuca Football Club.
May 22, 2026
Pep Guardiola’s Decade of Dominance at Manchester City
Over the past ten years, Pep Guardiola has transformed Manchester City into a trophy‑laden powerhouse, capturing six Premier League crowns and a historic Champions League victory, while recently greeting fans ahead of the FA Cup final in London.
May 22, 2026
Soccer Leagues on Long Island Face Decline Amid Immigration Crackdown
Recreational outdoor soccer leagues that serve Latino neighborhoods on Long Island are seeing participation plummet as federal immigration enforcement intensifies, threatening a cultural mainstay for young men and families.
May 22, 2026
Brenden Aaronson’s Resurgence Guided by Mentor Tareq Azim
Aaronson’s rise at Leeds United, fueled by trainer Tareq Azim’s holistic approach, reflects a broader shift toward mental and spiritual preparation in professional soccer.
May 22, 2026
From Cornish Miners to Mexican Soccer Powerhouses: The Legacy of Pachuca
The story of Mexico’s soccer roots begins with British miners in Mineral del Monte, whose influence birthed the nation’s first clubs, culinary traditions, and enduring transatlantic ties.
May 22, 2026
The Cornish Roots of Mexican Football
From Mineral del Monte to Pachuca, British miners introduced soccer, the Cornish pasty and a cultural bond that still shapes Mexican football today.
May 22, 2026
Lexington Sporting Club Clinches Super League Title Ahead of Playoff Showdown
Lexington Sporting Club captured the 2025‑26 Gainbridge Super League regular‑season crown, riding a dramatic turnaround that began with a roster overhaul and a new coaching direction.
May 22, 2026
Portland Hearts of Pine eye stadium lease change for new women’s team
The Portland Hearts of Pine may begin playing in Portland next year, with plans for 33 games at Fitzpatrick Stadium, including eight dedicated to a new women's squad.
May 22, 2026
Cornish Roots, Mexican Dreams: How Miners Forged a Football Legacy
The 2026 World Cup co‑hosts trace their football origins to British miners in Mineral del Monte, a town where a 1892 club grew into a national powerhouse and a culinary tradition lives on.
May 22, 2026
Cornish Miners, Mexican Football, and the Pasty That Crossed an Ocean
From the hills of Mineral del Monte to the trophy cabinets of Pachuca, the story of soccer’s British roots intertwines with local cuisine and sister‑city ties across the Atlantic.
May 22, 2026
The British Miners Who Sparked Soccer in Mexico
An exploration of how 19th‑century Cornish miners introduced soccer to Mexico, shaping the nation's football heritage and influencing its cultural fabric.
May 22, 2026