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Report: Three asylum seekers choose to leave Australia, return to Iran
Three of the five players from the Iran women's soccer team, who had attempted to seek asylum earlier this week while the team was in Australia, have elected to return home, The Australian newspaper reported Saturday.,The Iranian team was in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup when the war between I...
Official: 'Under no circumstance' will Iran participate in World Cup
Iran's sports minister said there is no way that the nation's soccer team will compete in this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America.,Ahmad Donyamali addressed the situation in the wake of combined American and Israeli attacks against his Middle East nation in an interview with state television.,...
Report: Five defect with Iran's women's soccer team in limbo in Australia
Amid the war in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, five members of the Iranian women's soccer team reportedly defected after Sunday's game during the Women's Asian Cup in Australia.,The Iranian team has been in Australia since the U.S. and Israel began attacking Iran on Fe...
Seven soccer venues announced for 2028 L.A. Olympics
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday announced the seven venues that will host the men's and women's group stage and knockout matches.,The final stage matches -- including the gold-medal matches on July 28-29, 2028 -- will take place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.,The...
Why Toronto FC’s Reported Josh Sargent Bid Makes Little Sense for Anyone
Toronto FC’s reported $18M bid for Josh Sargent raises major questions about fit, value, and long-term roster construction....
How Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT Experimentation Could Save the World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino’s experimental first year with the USMNT looks justified as injuries expose the need for depth ahead of the World Cup....
Mauricio Pochettino Isn’t Crazy for Thinking the U.S. Can Win the World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says the USMNT should aim to win the 2026 World Cup. It sounds crazy — until history, math, and tactics say otherwise....
Spanish trio leads ESPN's 2025 women's soccer rankings
Spanish stars swept the top three spots in ESPN's annual year-ending ranking of the world's top-50 soccer players released on Wednesday.,Three-time defending Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is No. 1 on the ESPN FC Women's Rank, followed by fellow Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and Arsenal fo...
USMNT Faces Political Crossroads After Trump Award Controversy at FIFA World Cup
FIFA’s decision to honor Donald Trump puts the USMNT in a political spotlight ahead of the World Cup, raising questions about identity, representation, and the team’s responsibility to distance itself from divisive policies....
MLS Cup Final Preview: Whitecaps vs Inter Miami – Messi Faces Vancouver’s Rising Stars
Vancouver Whitecaps aim for MLS glory against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Discover the stats, key players, and history-making potential behind this thrilling final....
Wilfried Nancy Leaves Columbus Crew for Celtic in Historic MLS Coaching Leap
Wilfried Nancy’s move from the Columbus Crew to Celtic marks a historic coaching leap for MLS. What it means for the league’s development and global credibility....
Giovanni Reyna’s Role Becomes Key Challenge for Mauricio Pochettino After USMNT Win
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT tenure faces a familiar dilemma: managing the talented but inconsistent Giovanni Reyna. After a standout showing vs. Paraguay, Reyna’s future role raises big questions for 2026....