International Soccer

How The World Cup Works: A Guide For Everyone (Qatar 2022)

The FIFA men’s World Cup is the most popular tournament for the world’s most popular game. The 22nd edition kicks off in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 20, 2022. You know it’s a big deal, but do you know how the World Cup works?

Brazil favorite to host 2027 Women’s World Cup scoring higher than Europe’s bid in FIFA report

Brazil's bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup scored higher than its rival, a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany, in a FIFA's evaluation report released on Tuesday.

The world soccer governing body bid report came ahead of the vote at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, which will decide where the next Women's World Cup will be held.

Legendary USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara says she will retire at end of 2024 season

The United States women’s national team will say goodbye to another star as defender Kelley O’Hara announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2024 NWSL season.

O’Hara goes down as one of the best fullbacks in USWNT history as her 14-year career with the national team saw her win two World Cups and a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.

Sergiño Dest confirms he'll need surgery after tearing ACL and will miss Copa América

United States' Sergino Dest will miss the Copa America after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), with the defender confirming he will undergo surgery soon.

Dest, who has spent this season on loan at PSV Eindhoven from Barcelona, suffered the injury late last month while training with the Dutch club.

"Unfortunately I've torn my ACL, I will have an operation soon and will try to come back as soon as possible to my top level. It will be a difficult time for me," Dest said in a video posted on social media.

USA and Mexico withdraw bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup — here’s why that’s a good thing

Soccer fans in the United States received news on Monday that the U.S. and Mexico’s joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup was withdrawn. The answer to the question of when will USA host Womens World Cup could be in 2031.

While the U.S. and Mexico have pulled out of trying to host the 2027 edition, the two federations are turning their focus toward 2031.

When will USA host Womens World Cup?

Brazil legend Marta announces she will retire from national team at the end of the year

Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the 38-year-old striker said ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Marta, who has been playing in the United States with Orlando Pride since 2017, hopes to make her sixth appearance at the Olympics at this year's Paris Games.

Marta retiring from national team

USWNT announce opponent and date for Paris Olympics sendoff game

The United States women’s national have just four games left until the 2024 Paris Olympics and fans now know the opponent for the July 16 sendoff game.

The USWNT sendoff game for the Olympics will see them host Costa Rica in Washington D.C. at Audi Field just nine days before their opening game vs. Zambia in the group stage.

USWNT sendoff game for Olympics

USMNT face tough task of finding Sergiño Dest replacement for Copa América

United States men’s national team fans received devastating news that star right back Sergiño Dest is expected to miss this summer’s Copa América after suffering a major knee injury.

PSV announced that Dest will miss the rest of the season with The Athletic reporting the American will be out nine months and might not return for a year.

Incoming USWNT head coach Emma Hayes stuns mighty Barcelona at home with upset win

Incoming United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes sent shockwaves through the women’s soccer world on Saturday as her Chelsea side defeated Barcelona 1-0 on the road in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinal.

The defending Champions League winners were undefeated at home in the previous FIVE YEARS. Hayes’ side limited Barcelona, who had scored 33 goals in eight Champions League games this season, to just one shot on target.

The result is also Barcelona’s first defeat of the season.

Manuel Neuer is just as important to soccer’s history as Lionel Messi, claims Mario Gómez

Former Germany and Bayern Munich striker Mario Gómez provided fans with a scorching hot take and interesting debate. 

Appearing on the podcast “Phrasenmäher”, Gómez made the argument that Manuel Neuer’s legacy is just as important to the sport as Lionel Messi’s.

"I would put Manuel Neuer on the same level as Messi in terms of importance in football history," Gómez said. "I don't know if we're all aware of what we experienced with a goalkeeper who revolutionized the game! We'll only understand this 20 years from now."

Does Gómez have a point?

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