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Max McCormick Retires After Decade of Firebird Leadership

Veteran forward Max McCormick announced his retirement on Tuesday, closing a career that included a captaincy of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, stints with the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken, and a legacy as the franchise’s all‑time leader in goals and points.

Jun 13, 2026

Palestinian Football Chief Awaits U.S. Visa Amid FIFA Diplomacy

Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub is stranded in Mexico City, waiting for a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His struggle reflects wider visa restrictions on Palestinian passport holders and a diplomatic clash between FIFA, Israel, and the United States.

Jun 13, 2026

Canada and Bosnia set for historic World Cup showdown

Canada, a 2026 World Cup co‑host, will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first time in soccer history, a match that highlights the tournament’s expanding reach and the surprising form of both nations.

Jun 12, 2026

Soccer Season Sparks Snack Surge in Mexico

Mexican consumers are gearing up for a snack-centric soccer season, with brands like Sabritas rolling out tournament-inspired flavors and limited-edition packs.

Jun 12, 2026

Why the United States Calls It ‘Soccer’ While the World Calls It ‘Football’

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, but the word ‘soccer’ remains an American oddity. Its origin lies in 19th‑century Oxford, where students coined the abbreviation from ‘association football’. Although the term spread across Europe and South America, it survived only in a handful of countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa and Japan.

Jun 12, 2026

The Rise of Soccer in America: From 1994 World Cup to 2026 Dreams

From a record‑breaking 1994 final in Pasadena to the arrival of global icons in Major League Soccer, the sport’s footprint has expanded dramatically. Historian John Sloop explains how attitudes have shifted and what the 2026 tournament means for the next generation of fans.

Jun 12, 2026