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When Mexican mining collapsed after independence, Cornish engineers arrived and brought more than expertise. They introduced football to a nation that would become one of the world's most passionate soccer countries.
The Kansas City Current just made women's soccer history with their 23rd consecutive home game without a loss, breaking the NWSL record. Temwa Chawinga scored her seventh goal in five games to secure the 1-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC.
Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
The United States will make soccer history this summer when 26 athletes take the field as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These players from small towns and big cities across America are preparing to compete in the world's biggest sporting event on home soil. --- ##
A New Zealand team has won the A-League Men's championship for the first time in history, with Auckland FC defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a roaring home crowd. The expansion club claimed the title in just their second season, making one of the fastest rises to glory in Australian soccer history.
Mexico is minting commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending soccer history with iconic landmarks. The country becomes the first to host three World Cups.
MetLife Stadium's World Cup final pitch came together in a massive two-day operation, with 27 trucks hauling real grass 12 hours from North Carolina. Dedicated workers pulled 10-hour shifts to create the playing surface where soccer history will unfold this summer.
After 12 incredible seasons, Wales' greatest female footballer Jess Fishlock will retire from professional soccer this November, closing a remarkable chapter with Seattle Reign. The 39-year-old midfielder leaves behind a legacy as one of the most influential players in women's soccer history.
Japan just made soccer history by hiring their first-ever dedicated penalty kick coach to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The appointment of legend Shunsuke Nakamura shows how seriously they're taking their shot at glory.
Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first woman to lead a men's team in Europe's top five leagues. The 34-year-old former player takes charge until season's end with the team fighting to stay in Germany's top division.
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.
George Raynor couldn't get hired in England, so he moved to Sweden and made history. He became the first English manager to reach a World Cup final, winning Olympic gold along the way.
Manchester City's Khadija Shaw just made soccer history with three goals in 13 minutes, the fastest hat-trick ever recorded in Women's Super League play. Her jaw-dropping performance has teammates calling it "like watching a video game" and puts City one step closer to their first league title in a decade.
FC Cincinnati just made soccer history with a jaw-dropping 13-0 aggregate win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the largest margin of victory the tournament has ever seen. The dominant performance propels the hometown team into an exciting showdown with Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL.
Three Australian women just made soccer history, becoming the first from their nation to win a world championship after Arsenal claimed the FIFA Women's Champions Cup. Matildas star Caitlin Foord scored the winning goal in extra time to seal the dramatic 3-2 victory.
Crystal Dunn, one of the most decorated players in U.S. women's soccer history, is hanging up her cleats at 33 after winning a World Cup, an Olympic gold medal, and inspiring a generation. The trailblazing athlete leaves the game to focus on family, closing a career marked by remarkable versatility and endless winning.