Hailey Williams Joins Virginia Tech Women’s Soccer Staff as Assistant Coach
Williams, a Stetson alumna with an A‑License from U.S. Soccer, will begin her role for the 2026 season, adding depth to the Hokies' coaching roster.
Jul 27, 2026
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MLS Leverages World Cup Momentum with New Campaign and Schedule Shift
Major League Soccer is harnessing the buzz from the recent FIFA World Cup with a new marketing campaign, free ticket offers, and a schedule realignment to attract fans and sign World Cup standout players.
Jul 27, 2026
MLS Leverages World Cup Momentum to Expand Soccer’s U.S. Footprint
Major League Soccer is turning the post‑World Cup surge in interest into a sustained growth strategy, enlisting global stars and offering free entry to first‑time viewers while reshaping its calendar.
Jul 27, 2026
Razorbacks Ready for a Hungry 2026 Season
Arkansas soccer coach Colby Hale calls his squad "hungry" as they begin official practice for the 2026 campaign, returning a core group that captured the 2025 SEC regular‑season crown.
Jul 26, 2026
Arkansas Razorbacks Prepare for 2026 Season Amid New Eligibility Rules
Arkansas Razorbacks open 2026 preseason camp, with coach Colby Hale highlighting a hungry squad, key returning players, exhibition matches, and upcoming NCAA eligibility changes.
Jul 26, 2026
Arkansas Soccer Prepares for 2026 Season with Hunger and Ambition
Coach Colby Hale describes the 2026 Razorbacks as "hungry" as they open official practice, returning a strong core of players, navigating new NCAA eligibility rules, and confronting schedule changes.
Jul 26, 2026
U.S. Soccer Eyes Contract Extension for Mauricio Pochettino Amid Strategic Overhaul
U.S. Soccer is in talks to extend Mauricio Pochettino’s contract as men’s national team head coach, signaling a commitment to long‑term planning despite a disappointing tournament outcome.
Jul 26, 2026
Oakland Unified Expands Soccer Partnership to Transform Schools
The Oakland Unified School District is deepening its collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Federation to integrate soccer into daily school life, aiming to create healthier schools, stronger communities and greater opportunities for young people by the 2026‑27 school year.
Jul 26, 2026
Soccer Poised to Surge in the United States Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Alan Rothenberg, who helped bring the 1994 World Cup to the United States, argues that the upcoming 2026 edition will accelerate soccer’s popularity, citing rising attendance, MLS’s expanding media deals and a new generation of fans.
Jul 26, 2026
The 2026 World Cup Could Make Soccer America’s Second Favorite Sport
Alan Rothenberg argues that the upcoming tournament will boost soccer’s popularity, citing record viewership, better infrastructure and growing media interest.
Jul 26, 2026
Why I’m Ready for the World Cup to End and the NFL to Begin
An opinion piece that contrasts the frustrations of modern soccer with the anticipation of the upcoming NFL season.
Jul 26, 2026
The Cost of Dreams: How U.S. Pay‑for‑Play Shapes Soccer Talent Compared to Argentina
While Argentina’s football culture thrives on open competition, the United States wrestles with a pay‑for‑play model that can lock out gifted youngsters from modest backgrounds. New initiatives aim to bridge the gap.
Jul 26, 2026
The Cost of Dreams: Building a Competitive U.S. Men’s Soccer System
American soccer’s talent pipeline is hampered by costly youth fees, a fragmented academy structure and a lack of promotion‑relegation, yet new leadership and targeted investments are beginning to reshape the road toward elite competition.
Jul 25, 2026
The Cost of Dreams: How America’s Pay‑For‑Play Youth Soccer System Hinders Global Ambitions
U.S. youth soccer’s pay‑for‑play model creates steep financial hurdles, limiting talent development and raising questions about the nation’s ability to become a soccer superpower.
Jul 25, 2026
Oakland Schools Turn to Soccer: District Expands Partnership with U.S. Soccer
A new district‑wide program will integrate soccer into classroom time, train educators and tap into the momentum of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Jul 25, 2026
The Cost of Talent: How Pay‑for‑Play Shapes U.S. Soccer’s Future
An exploration of the pay‑for‑play model in U.S. youth soccer, its impact on aspiring players, and the initiatives aimed at building a more inclusive development pipeline.
Jul 25, 2026
2026 World Cup Review: Co-hosts’ Hopes Unfulfilled
The joint tournament saw each host nation play five matches without advancing past the round of 16, producing memorable moments such as Canada’s first knockout win and Mexico’s dominant display, while injuries and controversial decisions shaped the narratives of the United States and beyond.
Jul 25, 2026
U.S. Soccer VP Condemns FIFA Chief Over Trump Ties
U.S. Soccer Federation vice president Nathán Goldberg Crenier has launched a sharp critique of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing the Swiss‑born administrator of allowing personal political ties to dictate the governance of world soccer.
Jul 25, 2026
The 2026 World Cup’s Ripple Effects on U.S. Soccer
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, builds on the legacy of the 1994 tournament, which created Major League Soccer and sparked a soccer boom that continues to attract international talent and fans.
Jul 24, 2026
U.S. Soccer VP Condemns FIFA Chief’s Alliance with Trump
U.S. Soccer Federation vice‑president Nathán Goldberg argues that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close ties to former President Donald Trump undermine the sport's core values and risk turning soccer into an autocratic, hyper‑commercial enterprise.
Jul 24, 2026
U.S. Soccer Maps Long‑Term Future While Eyes 2028 Olympics
After the World Cup, U.S. Soccer is charting a sustained strategy, seeking to fill sporting director and national‑team coach posts, and leveraging the 2028 Los Angeles Games to grow the sport.
Jul 24, 2026
Phoenix Youth Soccer Referee Arrested on Child Pornography Charges After Cryptocurrency Tip
A 41‑year‑old referee and Junior Achievement volunteer was taken into custody in Phoenix after a tip linked cryptocurrency transactions to illegal material. Police recovered multiple files of child pornography and set bail at $250,000 cash only.
Jul 24, 2026
Phoenix Youth Soccer Referee Arrested in Child Exploitation Case
Authorities say the suspect was detained after a cryptocurrency transaction alert led to a search that uncovered abusive imagery on a flash drive.
Jul 24, 2026
Alumni Who Shaped the World Cup: Davis & Elkins College’s Hidden Legacy
Davis & Elkins College, a small liberal arts institution in West Virginia, has quietly cultivated a network of alumni whose influence stretches far beyond the Appalachian foothills. Among them, three figures stand out for their contributions to the FIFA World Cup, turning a small campus into a silent engine of American soccer development.
Jul 24, 2026