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The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
The United States Men's Soccer Team delivered their best World Cup performance ever, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in front of roaring home fans at SoFi Stadium. With stunning goals and renewed energy, the host nation is giving American soccer fans something they've waited years to celebrate.
MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, giving New Jersey soccer players a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete on the world's biggest stage in their own backyard. Local pros say the tournament will inspire the next generation of American soccer talent.
A German soccer fan's viral road trip through the American South is melting hearts and changing minds about U.S. culture ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Freddy's journey from Atlanta to Houston captures the warmth and charm of Southern hospitality.
With the 2026 World Cup kicking off on U.S. soil, America's most-capped soccer player shares an inspiring reminder for the national team. His message: All that pressure you feel? It's actually millions of Americans cheering you on.
In 1994, soccer ranked 67th among America's favorite sports, behind tractor pulling. Thirty-two years later, a single World Cup tournament changed everything.
One last-minute goal in 2010 did more to grow American soccer than a decade of work. Now Landon Donovan says the 2026 World Cup team has the same chance to inspire a generation.
Landon Donovan says the US men's soccer team has what it takes to beat any opponent at the 2026 World Cup on home soil. With momentum building and star players hitting their stride, America's soccer future looks brighter than ever.
Over 5,000 people across six countries juggled soccer balls in unison to break a Guinness World Record and raise funds for youth soccer fields threatened by extreme weather. The money will help upgrade grassroots soccer sites to withstand heat, flooding, and climate impacts.
After players rebelled against their 2022 jerseys, Nike and U.S. Soccer handed them the design reins for 2026. The result? Jerseys that honor American heritage while looking undeniably cool.
Caroline Kelly balanced All-American soccer, a perfect GPA in biomedical engineering, and community service at Tufts University. Now she's one of just 21 female athletes nationwide to earn a prestigious NCAA postgraduate scholarship.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
New Zealand's national soccer team just scored their first-ever victory against a South American nation after 20 tries. The All Whites beat Chile 4-1 at Eden Park, ending a seven-loss streak and giving fans something to celebrate ahead of the World Cup.
The US Soccer Federation is using artificial intelligence to analyze video footage of tens of millions of youth players worldwide, hoping to discover talented athletes who might otherwise be overlooked. The pilot program aims to make soccer pathways more accessible to kids across the country.
Astronauts kicked soccer balls around the International Space Station to study how sensor technology affects the game. The space research is already improving how smart soccer balls perform in matches back on Earth.
Mexico City is transforming its iconic Zócalo plaza into a massive soccer pitch this Sunday, where organizers hope more than 10,000 people will break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off a series of celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Scottish immigrant coaching college soccer in Pennsylvania pulled off one of sports' greatest upsets when his ragtag American team defeated mighty England 1-0 at the 1950 World Cup. Bill Jeffrey's legacy lives on as the U.S. prepares to host the tournament in 2026.
Mexico City is transforming its historic Zócalo plaza into a giant soccer field this Sunday, where 10,000 people will attempt to break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off months of World Cup celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA tournament.
Nearly 10,000 soccer fans transformed Mexico City's historic Zócalo plaza into the world's largest soccer training session, smashing the previous record by more than eight times. The record-breaking event kicked off Mexico's World Cup celebrations with a powerful message of peace and community.
Cristo Fernandez, who played the lovable Dani Rojas on "Ted Lasso," just proved life can imitate art by signing a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. After a childhood injury derailed his soccer dreams at 15, the actor is finally getting his chance to play professionally at the sport he never stopped loving.
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