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Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar was named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 20 after scoring twice in a 4‑1 victory over Inter Miami CF, reaching 90 career goals and extending the club’s unbeaten home run.
From La Masia to the national side, Spain's systematic approach to player development, coaching education, and community integration has turned soccer into a cultural cornerstone and a consistent source of world‑class talent.
In a recent FOX News interview, Landon Donovan discusses how the 2022 World Cup reshaped soccer’s profile in America, highlighting soaring viewership, expanding youth participation, and the role of corporate partners like AT&T in accelerating the sport’s growth.
An examination of Christian Pulisic's World Cup campaign, the scrutiny he faced, and the road ahead for the United States' leading soccer figure
Despite a massive talent pool and home‑field advantages, the U.S. men's national team has not advanced past the round of 16 in recent World Cups. A combination of fragmented youth development, coaching gaps, competition from other sports and a lack of tactical identity have created a self‑reinforcing cycle of underperformance.
An editor reflects on how soccer shaped his life, from early fascination to professional coverage of the sport's biggest stage.
The United States' early World Cup exit has sparked a push to reform youth soccer, targeting the financial barriers that keep many promising players out of the game.
The United States' early World Cup exit has reignited debate over the cost‑driven 'pay‑to‑play' model and inspired new policy and organizational responses.
The United States’ early exit from the World Cup has reignited debate over the affordability of youth soccer and the need for a more inclusive talent pipeline.
In a recent interview, Bocanegra outlined the steps U.S. Soccer must take to build a sustainable future, emphasizing player profiling, long‑term coaching appointments, and a stronger youth pipeline.
An opinion piece that contrasts the frustrations of modern soccer with the anticipation of the upcoming NFL season.
The experiences of Keanu Stingone and the mission of Youth 4 Youth FC highlight the need for a more supportive, enjoyment‑driven approach to youth soccer in the United States.
Veteran forward Landon Donovan highlights how escalating youth soccer expenses threaten talent development and calls for a more inclusive system that removes financial barriers for aspiring players.
After a 4‑1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, the U.S. men’s national team’s 2026 World Cup hopes were dashed. Basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama sees untapped talent, while former U.S. star Landon Donovan points to the prohibitive cost of youth soccer as a major obstacle.
Veteran reporter Michael Lewis recounts a career that spans eight World Cup venues, fourteen finals, seven Olympics and a host of iconic matches, while preparing for the Argentina‑Spain final in East Rutherford.
Critiques of the U.S. youth soccer model highlight its exclusivity, comparing it to European and South American systems that fund development through public support and volunteerism.
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.
Landon Donovan discusses how soaring youth soccer fees and a pay‑to‑play system are limiting opportunities for American players, urging systemic change to restore the United States' competitive edge on the world stage.
AT&T is hosting a series of events in Charlotte during MLS All-Star Week, including a $25,000 donation to the Katie Blessing Center and a meet‑and‑greet with stars such as Landon Donovan and Ashley Westwood.
The 2026 MLS All-Star weekend will transform Charlotte’s Romare Bearden Park into a free two-night fan festival, complete with interactive zones, live music, player appearances and sponsor activations, while partnering with KultureCity to ensure sensory inclusivity.
The United States' early World Cup exit laid bare a system where profit trumps player development, sparking calls for public funding to level the playing field.
Colin Cowherd argues that U.S. soccer coverage is too lenient and that former players like Carli Lloyd and Landon Donovan are right to criticize Christian Pulisic after his lackluster World Cup performance.
The U.S. men's national team was eliminated in the round of 16 despite high expectations, revealing pay‑for‑play barriers, a lack of tactical identity, and competition from other sports that together shape the nation's soccer challenges.
An exploration of how cultural preferences, financial barriers, and global soccer ecosystems shape the U.S. men's national team's repeated round‑of‑16 exits, while the women's side thrives.