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....
D.C. United acquire versatile Kimito Nono of Japan
D.C. United announced the acquisition of Japanese defender/midfielder Kimito Nono on Wednesday. ,Nono, 24, arrives from the Kashima Antlers of Japan's top-flight J1 League and is signed through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30. He will occupy an international roster slot.,"Kimito has been an outst...
Dynamo transfer F Exon Arzu to Venezuelan club
The Houston Dynamo transferred forward Exon Arzu to Venezuelan club Carabobo FC on Wednesday.,Arzu, 22, had three goals and an assist in 15 matches for MLS NEXT Pro side Houston Dynamo 2 in 2025.,Houston originally acquired Arzu from Real Club Deportivo Espana in his native Honduras in August 2024.,...
Expect competition over exhibition when MLS All-Stars host Liga MX
CHARLOTTE -- Major League Soccer hopes American soccer fans shift their attention from the FIFA World Cup to the league's annual All-Star Game on Wednesday night.,For the fifth time in six years, the MLS All-Stars take on the Liga MX All-Stars, blending a pair of competitive leagues that have grown ...
NYCFC acquire F Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos on loan
Forward Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos was acquired Tuesday by New York City FC on loan from Brazilian side SE Palmeiras through the 2026 season.,The deal includes an option to purchase Luighi at the end of the season.,The 20-year-old Brazilian scored five goals and added one assist in 45 appearances acr...
Whitecaps transfer USMNT’s Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough
The Vancouver Whitecaps transferred U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC on Tuesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports said Vancouver would receive a $2 million transfer fee. The club said it also retained a sell-on ...
Union could receive up to $300K in GAM in Carlo Holse deal
The Philadelphia Union could acquire up to $300,000 in general allocation money from St. Louis City in exchange for the discovery priority for Danish attacker Carlo Holse.,The Union said Tuesday they are receiving $150,000 in 2026 and $50,000 in 2027. Additionally, Philadelphia could receive $100,00...
Mexico legend Chicharito to sign with USL's Dallas franchise
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez will continue his playing career in Texas after signing with USL Championship expansion club Atletico Dallas.,The 38-year-old Mexican striker agreed to a two-year contract that includes a club option for a third season. Hernandez becomes the first player signed by Atlet...
Report: Timbers signing Dutch F Vincent Janssen
The Portland Timbers are finalizing a deal to sign Dutch forward Vincent Janssen, The Athletic reported on Monday.,Janssen, 32, is a free agent after departing Belgium's Royal Antwerp earlier this summer.,He reportedly will not occupy a designated roster slot in Portland, where he could fill the vac...