Why Spain Won the World Cup and 5 Teams That Could Stop Them From Repeating
Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina highlighted Lionel Messi's evolving role while offering an early look at the favorites for the 2030 tournament....
Five Key Factors That Will Decide the World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final. Here are five key factors that could determine who lifts soccer's biggest trophy....
FIFA Is Misreading American Soccer Fans at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup Final showcases FIFA's push toward commercialization, but many American soccer fans never wanted a more Americanized version of the sport....
England Keeps Surviving, but the Real World Cup Test Starts Now
England survived another difficult World Cup test to reach the semifinals, but Argentina presents a challenge unlike any they've faced so far....
Why Christian Pulisic’s USMNT Story Isn’t Over Despite World Cup Criticism
Christian Pulisic is facing heavy criticism after the USMNT's World Cup exit, but Lionel Messi's career shows redemption is still possible....
USMNT’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Toughness, It’s Talent Development
The USMNT's World Cup exit exposed deeper issues than toughness. Here's why America's youth sports system may be holding soccer back....
USMNT Needs Realistic Goals After Painful World Cup Exit to Belgium
After a disappointing exit, the USMNT must stop measuring itself against world powers and begin building toward sustainable international success....
As World Cup Stakes Jump, US Acting Like They’ve Never Been Here Before
The Folarin Balogun controversy has sparked debate over FIFA, politics and what it means for the future of the USMNT on the world stage....
Lionel Messi Has Won the Public Battle Against Cristiano Ronaldo
World Cup VAR decisions involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expose the changing perception of football's greatest rivalry....
St. Louis rides enviable unbeaten streak into rivalry game vs. Sporting KC
St. Louis City carry the second-longest unbeaten streak in MLS this season into Wednesday's game at Sporting Kansas City.,A 7-0-2 run over the past nine games has vaulted St. Louis City (8-6-5, 29 points) into sixth place in the Western Conference. MLS-leading Nashville SC had a 10-game unbeaten str...
Kevin Denkey adding to FC Cincinnati's options ahead of NYCFC tilt
FC Cincinnati's opponents routinely focus their attack on stopping goal-scorers Evander and Kevin Denkey -- and for good reason.,In light of recent events, those same opponents also may need to cast a keen eye toward Pavel Bucha.,With three goals in his last four matches across all competitions, Buc...
Toronto focuses on shoring up defense ahead of Charlotte match
Toronto FC will try to prove their recent result was more than a fluke when they host match-congested Charlotte FC on Wednesday night.,Toronto (4-7-8, 20 points) narrowly avoided setting a dubious club record with a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday, breaking up a 13-match winless ...
Surging Union out to extend Inter Miami's recent woes
When the Philadelphia Union host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday evening, they will set out to extend their perfect run since Major League Soccer's World Cup break.,The Union (5-10-4, 19 points) scored three unanswered goals on Sunday, including two in six minutes from Bru...
Red Bulls tasked with tempering Nashville's potent attack
Nashville SC look to continue their run to the Supporters' Shield when they visit the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.,Eastern Conference-leading Nashville (13-2-4, 43 points) sits five points ahead of Inter Miami. This lead was extended by Saturday's 4-1 victory over Miami, as Nashville scored thre...
Fire strive to take form on the road to face Orlando City
The Chicago Fire look to extend a five-game winning streak in all competitions when they visit an Orlando City side trying to stay in the playoff picture on Wednesday night.,Dje D'Avilla scored his first goal of the season and added an assist as the Fire (10-6-2, 32 points) got in front early and he...
Sliding Revolution brace for D.C. United, red-hot Tai Baribo
The New England Revolution will see a different D.C. United team Wednesday in Washington than the one they shut out earlier this year.,When D.C. United lost to the Revolution 1-0 on April 11, it was their third of four straight MLS matches without a goal, and they fell to 2-4-1.,Since then, however,...
CF Montreal hope to debut confident Alexis Sanchez vs. Crew
Gaining momentum and ground in the Eastern Conference playoff chase will be the goal when CF Montreal and the Columbus Crew collide Wednesday in Ohio.,Montreal (4-10-5, 17 points) is in more dire need, sitting 14th and trailing D.C. United by seven points for the final postseason berth. But the club...