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Major League Soccer is in a hurry to crown its champion this season, with its…
Cristiano Ronaldo and the Long Walk
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How to watch the World Cup draw.
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Here’s who has qualified already (29 teams): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica,…
The U.S. women learn their opponents amid challenges to their World Cup supremacy.
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The Instant Legend of Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
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World Cup 2022: What to Know as Teams Prepare for Qatar
The World Cup draw has set the field, and after three intercontential playoffs the invitation…
NYU vs. Chicago Men’s Soccer: A Match Between Two Female Coaches
A significant moment in college sports history will unfold on Friday when two men’s soccer…
Neymar, Barcelona and the Brazilian Who Wants His Money
[UPDATE: Prosecutors in Spain withdrew fraud and corruption charges against Neymar on Oct. 28 after…