
Soccer’s Post‑World Cup Surge: Leagues, Stars, and Where to Watch Next
After 39 days of nonstop action, the World Cup may be over, but the global soccer calendar is already filling up with marquee events and fresh storylines.
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After 39 days of nonstop action, the World Cup may be over, but the global soccer calendar is already filling up with marquee events and fresh storylines.

The recent World Cup has ended, but the soccer calendar remains packed with international tournaments, league returns and star‑studded competitions worldwide.

Three days after beating Minnesota United, Sporting Kansas City faces LAFC at BMO Stadium, missing several key players, while the match will be streamed on Apple TV and aired on local radio.

After the World Cup wrapped up, attention shifts to the Women's World Cup, Euro 2028, and the major domestic leagues, with key players and broadcast details highlighted for enthusiasts.

From the Women’s World Cup in Brazil to the return of Europe’s top leagues, the sport’s global schedule remains packed with marquee events and emerging storylines.

As MLS Matchday 18 approaches, teams battle for positioning ahead of the All-Star showcase in Charlotte, where Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will sit out, while teenage sensation Julian Hall eyes a breakthrough.

With the World Cup concluded, the soccer calendar rolls on across continents, featuring new tournaments, rising talents, and a host of top‑flight leagues vying for supremacy.

A deep dive into the Pilots’ newest signings, their backgrounds, and the program’s recent surge in national rankings

A ranking of 45 MLS‑registered players at the 2026 World Cup highlights standout performances, emerging talents, and underperformers across national teams.

Major League Soccer is turning the excitement generated by the upcoming 2026 World Cup into a concrete recruitment drive, offering free tickets to first‑time fans and enlisting World Cup participants who already ply their trade in the league.

The first full matchday after the 2026 FIFA World Cup pause saw a host of international stars deliver standout displays, reshaping early-season narratives.

Dejan Joveljic’s early goal propelled SKC to a 2‑1 win over Minnesota United, highlighting his strong start to the season and securing a place on the latest MLS Team of the Matchday.

Cherundolo’s extensive playing pedigree and recent coaching triumphs position him to shape the next generation of American talent ahead of the 2028 Games.

U.S. Soccer has appointed Steve Cherundolo as manager of the U‑23 USMNT for the 2028 Games, a role that blends his playing legacy with recent coaching success.

Steve Cherundolo, who led LAFC to multiple trophies, will guide the United States Under‑23 side at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, aiming to blend youthful talent with strategic over‑age selections and capitalize on home‑field advantage.

Former U.S. national team player Steve Cherundolo, celebrated for his MLS Cup triumph with LAFC, has been named head coach of the United States Under-23 Men’s National Team, tasked with shaping the squad for the 2028 Summer Games.
U.S. Soccer announced that Steve Cherundolo will coach the under‑23 men’s national team, tasked with preparing the side for the 2028 LA Games, where the host nation receives automatic entry.
Steve Cherundolo is named head coach of the U.S. Under‑23 men’s national team ahead of the 2028 Olympics, bringing his MLS and Bundesliga experience to a home‑hosted tournament.

Major League Soccer unveiled its 2026 All-Star lineup, featuring 29 players who will face the Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte on July 29. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV at 8 p.m. ET.

LAFC secured a 3‑0 win over El Salvador in a Los Angeles friendly, with three different scorers and a broadcast lineup that includes Apple TV, FOX and local radio.

Throughout June 2026, Los Angeles FC partnered with Mattel, BMO and Metro by T‑Mobile to deliver youth clinics, Pride activations and youth leadership programs, while also hosting the inaugural Copa BMO Showcase and a high‑profile friendly against LA Galaxy Unified.

Nashville SC sits atop both its conference and the league table in 2026, blending stingy defending with a prolific attack as it eyes three championships and a future that could redefine the club’s destiny.

After three seasons battling relegation, Los Angeles FC has sold its majority share in Grasshopper Club Zürich to Bridge Football Group, signaling a new chapter for the historic Swiss side.

After three seasons battling relegation, the ownership group behind Los Angeles FC has sold its majority stake in Grasshopper Club Zürich to Bridge Football Group, a firm that manages teams in Italy and the Netherlands.