Lionel Messi’s debut was a win for MLS, what’s next counts most
Lionel Messi’s first days in MLS have been a dream for the league. Now, MLS’ greatest challenge — and a crucial step their predecessors failed...
Haiti gives England fits before falling in 2023 Women’s World Cup opener
BRISBANE, Australia — The champions of Europe had to struggle for a 1-0 win over Haiti, fending off Melchie Dumornay’s forays through the England defense...
Sophia Smith becoming USWNT star at 2023 Women’s World Cup
A compliment from Alex Morgan is no light thing, so take note that the most-capped player on the 2023 edition of the U.S. Women’s National...
Sweden vs. South Africa odds, picks
Commercial content 21+. There’s plenty of dark horse buzz around Sweden at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Blue and Yellow are currently +1600 to...
D.C. United suspends two players over alleged racial slur, altercation
On the same day its trainer was fired for displaying a racist hand gesture, D.C. United suspended a pair of forwards — Taxi Fountas and...
Ex-MLS goalie Brad Knighton’s daughter dead at 11 after boating accident
Olivia Knighton, the daughter of longtime former MLS goalie Brad Knighton, died following a boating accident in South Carolina. She was 11 years old. The...
USWNT’s Sophia Smith shares emotional moment with dad at World Cup
Sophia Smith’s amazing day on the field got even better postgame. The United States women’s national team star scored two goals in the squad’s 3-0...
USWNT players largely silent during national anthem in World Cup opener
Most members of the US women’s soccer team stayed silent during the national anthem before its World Cup opener Friday against newcomers Vietnam — who...
Sophia Smith leads USWNT to 2023 World Cup opener win over Vietnam
The duality of a U.S. Women’s National Team victory over Vietnam that was about as guaranteed as Alabama football beating up on Mercer could be...
Lionel Messi scores incredible game-winning free kick goal in MLS debut
Lionel Messi’s MLS debut could not have been more dramatic. The Argentine superstar did not start Friday’s game against Azul Cruz, but he did enter...