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Coastal Carolina Announces 2026 Women’s Soccer Schedule

Head coach Pete Cuadrado unveiled a 19‑match fall schedule that blends early home fixtures, road tests against Power‑Five opponents, and a full slate of Sun Belt Conference play culminating in the conference championship in Foley, Ala.

Jul 10, 2026

The Unnecessary Plea: Why Soccer No Longer Needs Validation in America

Fox Sports’ John Strong and Stu Holden recently urged American viewers to keep supporting soccer, but the sport’s rapid rise in broadcast quality makes such pleas redundant. This article explores the progress of soccer coverage, the growth of MLS, and the confident future of sports media.

Jul 10, 2026

Corporate Investment in Youth Soccer: A Spanish Model Sparks U.S. Debate

A recent exchange between former U.S. international Alexi Lalas and Dan Patrick Show producer Seton O’Connor highlights a clash between free‑market ideals and a Spanish corporate‑funded youth academy, raising questions about the role of American tech and retail giants in shaping the sport’s future.

Jul 10, 2026

Corporate Investment in Youth Soccer: A Shift in the American Debate

Alexi Lalas’s recent advocacy for a market‑driven youth soccer system has been challenged by Seton O’Connor, who points to the CF Damm model in Barcelona and suggests that major U.S. corporations could follow suit, raising questions about Lalas’s usual rhetoric.

Jul 10, 2026

Mbappé rewrites French scoring history as World Cup hopes soar

Kylian Mbappé's 58 goals in 99 appearances for France have made him the nation's all‑time leading scorer. In a recent interview he explained the correct way to say his surname, a detail that is gaining traction as the team advances in the tournament.

Jul 10, 2026

Columbus Launches ‘Grow Her Game’ to Empower Young Girls Through Soccer

The 'Grow Her Game' program, backed by Scotts, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, the Columbus Crew, Every Kid Sports and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, will cover registration fees for up to 400 girls, provide soccer equipment and run from September 12 to October 17, culminating in a clinic and celebration hosted by the Columbus Crew.

Jul 9, 2026

Highlands Girls Soccer Returns to WPIAL After Roster Revival

After a canceled 2023 season and a two‑year probation, the Highlands girls soccer team has grown from six to 28 players and is set to re‑enter WPIAL competition this fall, led by senior midfielder Natalie Dickerson and coached by Seth Dickerson.

Jul 9, 2026