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Marie-Louise Eta just made history as the first woman to lead a men's team in Germany's top soccer league. Her appointment shows how football is finally opening doors that stayed closed for decades.
Dreams FC turned a halftime deficit into a stunning 5-1 victory, scoring all five goals after the break in one of Ghana's most thrilling comebacks this season. The win lifts them to 8th place and proves that persistence pays off.
More than a thousand Houstonians lined up soccer balls at Hermann Park to break a world record and celebrate the upcoming World Cup. Kids took home the record-breaking balls while the rest will help underserved youth players.
The U.S. women's soccer team extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 2-1 victory over Japan, showcasing how far they've come in just one year. Even better, new mom Sophia Wilson made her triumphant return to international play after 17 months away.
A New Zealand soccer team just pulled off one of the fastest goals in professional history, scoring 22 seconds after kickoff. Auckland FC's lightning start helped them win a crucial match and strengthen their position at the top of their league.
Marie-Louise Eta just made history as the first woman to lead a men's team in one of Europe's top five soccer leagues. The 34-year-old former player will guide Union Berlin through the rest of the season after building her career breaking barriers.
Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th international appearance by scoring and assisting in Team USA's 2-1 victory over Japan, marking the squad's 10th consecutive win. The milestone moment showcased both personal achievement and the team's unstoppable momentum heading into next year's World Cup.
The US Women's National Team extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 2-1 victory over Japan in San Jose, marking their longest streak since 2023. Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th career start with a goal and an assist, while new mom Sophia Wilson returned to the starting lineup for the first time since having her daughter.
A stunning last-minute free kick from young Lachlan Brook rescued Auckland FC's playoff hopes after their coach was sent off for protesting. The dramatic 2-2 draw keeps them second on the table with two games left.
Brazil's Under-17 soccer team secured their spot at the World Cup with a decisive 3-0 victory over longtime rivals Argentina. These teenage athletes just earned the chance to represent their country on the world's biggest youth sports stage.
Papua New Guinea's women's soccer team made history with a 1-0 victory over American Samoa, reaching their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying final. One goal was all it took to secure their spot in Wednesday's championship match and guarantee a chance at reaching the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
South Island United pulled off one of soccer's most dramatic comebacks, scoring two goals in the final minutes to snatch victory from defeat. The stunning turnaround in Fiji shows why fans never leave their seats early.
A Ghanaian football club leader is calling on parents to support their daughters' athletic dreams as women's soccer gains global momentum. The message comes as FIFA now offers financial rewards to female World Cup players, opening new career paths.
Over 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park as Houston attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every ball used will help underserved kids play soccer.
In a former mining town of just 30,000 people, RC Lens is proving you don't need billions to compete at the top. The club is second in France's top league while staying true to its working-class roots.
With the 10th-smallest budget in France's top league, RC Lens is proving that smart spending and community roots can compete with billionaires. The mining town club now sits just four points behind soccer superpower PSG.
Andrew Redmayne, the goalkeeper who danced Australia into the 2022 World Cup, is celebrating his 300th professional match at the same stadium where he was born and debuted. His teammates honored the milestone by wearing fake beards to match his iconic look.
Paul Onuachu is lighting up Turkey's top soccer league with 22 goals and helping Trabzonspor chase their first championship in years. The Nigerian forward took time from the intense title race to connect with hundreds of fans who see him as their hero.
For the second straight World Cup, women will referee on soccer's biggest stage, with FIFA selecting six female officials among 52 total referees. The 2026 tournament in North America will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.
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.
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