QUARTERFINALS AGAINST HAITI
Pochettino’s Nations League roster combines championship experience with emerging talent. The veterans are back, the next generation remains in contention, from Christian Pulisic’s return to Cavan Sullivan’s continued involvement.
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An abandoned World Cup commercial deal. A controversial red-card suspension involving a USMNT striker. Questions about FIFA’s Peace Prize. Gianni Infantino has apologized, but FIFA still faces demands for answers.
16.8 Million Americans Played Soccer. Can We Make Room for Everyone?
Outdoor soccer participation reached an all-time high in 2025. More women and girls are playing and participation is growing.
Twelve goals from Maddie DiMaria. A memorable victory over Spain.
A 3–0 quarterfinal defeat against Korea DPR. The U.S. U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign revealed exceptional individual talent, and important questions about collective performance.
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GOTHAM FC WINS ITS FIRST NWSL SHIELD
Gotham FC has won its first NWSL Shield, adding regular season excellence to a history of postseason success..
With 61 points, a record-setting , campaign and the No. 1 playoff seed, Gotham has established a new competitive standard.
GOALNEWS examines what achievement means for the club, the NWSL and the championship challenge ahead.
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Seeing the NWSL Beyond Wins, Losses and Goals
Wins and losses tell only part of the NWSL story. Modern analytics can expose sustainable performance, hidden stars and warning signs.
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Why Keeping Girls in Sports Matters Far Beyond Producing Elite Athletes
New research connects sustained youth sports participation with leadership later in life.
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NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURE
Gotham FC leads the NWSL after 22 matches, but standings alone cannot identify a championship contender. GOALNEWS looks at Gotham, Washington, Utah, San Diego and Portland through the tests that become increasingly important as November approaches.
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Nashville SC has conquered the 2026 MLS Regular Season. With its first Supporters’ Shield secured and a league points record within reach, the club has established a new chapter in its historyahead.
But the MLS Cup Playoffs will present a different challenge?
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America 250 Years of Freedom
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a patriotic tribute to freedom, history, and the American spirit from 1776 to 2026.
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World Cup 2026
IT WAS GOOD THAT YOU CAME!
Spain is the World Champion, taking the crown from Argentina, which still reached the podium with silver medals.
After thrilling semifinals — England falling to Argentina 2–1 and Spain defeating France 2–0 — the two finalists battled in New York for the world title.
The youthful Spain frustrated Argentina’s high-end talent and completed a memorable championship run.
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THE RESULT TELLS US WHO WON.
UNDERSTANDING THE MATCH TELLS US MUCH MORE.
Liga MX swept all four MLS clubs out of the 2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinals. But the four defeats did not tell the same story.
GOALNEWS looks beyond the 4–0 result to examine what happened on the field, what changed from 2025, and what MLS can learn from an uncomfortable measuring stick.
MLS: Chicago Fire, Real Salt Lake, Columbus Crew, Austin FCLiga MX: Toluca FC, Club América, Monterrey, Club León →
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