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Knockout Phase – Play-Off Round: Match-by-Match Analysis & Favorites
By Alonso Contreras AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain Favorite to advance: PSG Context & Form This is a classic Ligue 1 rivalry taken to the European stage. Monaco are dangerous, vertical, and fearless at home, but PSG bring superior squad depth and Champions League experience. Tactical Breakdown Monaco rely heavily on high tempo transitions, wide overloads, and late midfield runs. PSG dominate possession, stretch defenses with pace on the wings, and punish mistakes instantly.
Alonso Contreras
24 minutes ago3 min read
Red Bull New York Brings American Ethan Horvath Back to the States to be Their New No.1 Goalkeeper
Discover how Red Bull New York signed American Ethan Horvath as their new No.1 goalkeeper to strengthen the team in 2026. Explore Horvath's journey back to the States!
Daniel Rebain
2 days ago2 min read
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Red Bull New York Brings American Ethan Horvath Back to the States to be Their New No.1 Goalkeeper
Discover how Red Bull New York signed American Ethan Horvath as their new No.1 goalkeeper to strengthen the team in 2026. Explore Horvath's journey back to the States!
Daniel Rebain
2 days ago2 min read
Red Bull New York Closing in on Deal to Sign Mexican-American Winger Jorge Ruvalcaba
Julian de Guzman and Red Bull New York are closing in on signing Mexican-American winger Jorge Ruvalcaba from UNAM Pumas for a reported $6,500,000 transfer fee. Ruvalcaba is set to join forces with Cade Cowell and Eric Choupo-Moting in Red Bull's new look attack under Michael Bradley in 2026.
Daniel Rebain
2 days ago3 min read
Alianza Lima 3, Inter Miami CF 0 | Preseason Friendly
By Alonso Contreras Inter Miami CF opened its preseason schedule with a 3-0 loss to Alianza Lima on Saturday afternoon at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, as the reigning MLS Cup champions worked through early-season rust in their first match since December. Lionel Messi logged 63 minutes in his return to action, marking Miami’s first appearance since lifting its first MLS Cup title. Despite moments of possession and control, Miami struggled to find rhythm in the final third
Alonso Contreras
5 days ago2 min read
Sergio Reguilón Joins Inter Miami, Adding Experience and Quality on the Left Flank
By Alonso Contreras Inter Miami CF continue to strengthen their squad ahead of a demanding season with the addition of Spanish fullback Sergio Reguilón , a signing that brings European pedigree, tactical intelligence, and depth to a key position. Reguilón, a product of Real Madrid’s academy , arrives in South Florida after spells with Sevilla FC, Tottenham Hotspur, and Atlético de Madrid , adding proven top-level experience to Javier Mascherano’s defensive unit. Known for his
Alonso Contreras
Jan 171 min read
Tadeo Allende, Built for Pink: Records, Impact, and the Exclusive That Confirms His Future at Inter Miami
By Area Sports Network Tadeo Allende has quickly carved his name into Inter Miami’s recent history. Since arriving in South Florida, the Argentine attacker has become more than just a squad player, he has been a decisive weapon, a constant threat in the final third, and a symbol of the club’s competitive growth. Allende’s numbers speak the language of football. In a short span, he established personal and club milestones with Inter Miami, contributing goals and assists in key
Area Sports Network HQ
Jan 72 min read
Christian Benteke leaves D.C. United and becomes a Free Agent
On Monday afternoon, via his social platforms, former Belgian International Christian Benteke announced that he would be leaving D.C. United after four seasons with the club, days after the team announced that it would not pick up the final year of his contract. “Thank you to D.C. United for giving me the opportunity to grow and prove myself in MLS,” Benteke said. “To the fans, my teammates, the staff and the city, your support during my 3 years meant everything to me.” Chris
Mario Amaya
Dec 3, 20252 min read
Kingsbury comes up huge in penalty kick shootout, as the Spirit advance to the NWSL semifinal over Louisville
In a nerve-racking 120 minutes where the Washington Spirit looked to have won the game in regulation, but a last-minute goal from Racing Louisville set up an extra layer of drama in their first-ever playoff game in franchise history. They set up an additional 30 minutes of overtime to decide who would move on to the NWSL semifinals. After an extra 30 minutes of soccer, where neither team could break the deadlock, it was all decided in penalty kicks. Aubrey Kingsbury is mobb
Mario Amaya
Nov 10, 20257 min read
Spirit advances to the knockout stages of the Concacaf W Championship in dominant fashion
The Washington Spirit went into Wednesday night’s match against CF Monterrey Femenil with one main objective: to get to the semifinals of the Concacaf W Championship. The Spirit needed a draw to go through. Rosemunde Kouassi, surrounded by her teammates, is celebrating her goal against CF Monterrey Femenil on Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Washington Spirit The Spirit did just that as they defeated Monterrey in a convincing fashion in front of their fans at Audi Field in Was
Mario Amaya
Oct 17, 20255 min read
Spirit clinched a Playoff berth with a dominant win against the Dash
The Washington Spirit went into Sunday afternoon’s match against the Houston Dash at home with one thing on their mind: clinching their...
Mario Amaya
Sep 30, 20255 min read
Spirit advances to the knockout stages of the Concacaf W Championship in dominant fashion
The Washington Spirit went into Wednesday night’s match against CF Monterrey Femenil with one main objective: to get to the semifinals of the Concacaf W Championship. The Spirit needed a draw to go through. Rosemunde Kouassi, surrounded by her teammates, is celebrating her goal against CF Monterrey Femenil on Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Washington Spirit The Spirit did just that as they defeated Monterrey in a convincing fashion in front of their fans at Audi Field in Was
Mario Amaya
Oct 17, 20255 min read
Concacaf Round Up: Suriname leads the group of death, and the favorites to qualify struggle in the first two matches
The last round of World Cup qualifying kicked off on Thursday night, with 12 teams competing for the three direct automatic spots at the...
Mario Amaya
Sep 11, 20254 min read
Spirit cruises in home debut of the Concacaf W Championship against Vancouver Rise FC.
After starting the Concacaf W Championship in dominating fashion with a win in El Salvador, the Washington Spirit looked to gain another...
Mario Amaya
Sep 4, 20254 min read
Knockout Phase – Play-Off Round: Match-by-Match Analysis & Favorites
By Alonso Contreras AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain Favorite to advance: PSG Context & Form This is a classic Ligue 1 rivalry taken to the European stage. Monaco are dangerous, vertical, and fearless at home, but PSG bring superior squad depth and Champions League experience. Tactical Breakdown Monaco rely heavily on high tempo transitions, wide overloads, and late midfield runs. PSG dominate possession, stretch defenses with pace on the wings, and punish mistakes instantly.
Alonso Contreras
24 minutes ago3 min read
Rodman Shines as USWNT Cruises Past Paraguay in Carson
By Wendy Pintor Trinity Rodman put an exclamation point on a milestone week as the U.S. women’s national team delivered a dominant 6-0 victory over Paraguay in Saturday’s friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Wearing the captain’s armband for the first time, Rodman scored in the 56th minute as the USWNT exploded after halftime, netting five second-half goals to turn a tight contest into a runaway result. Head coach Emma Hayes’ side showed patience ea
Wendy Pintor
5 days ago2 min read
Venezuela 0–2 Canada
By Alonso Contreras Canada earned an impressive 2–0 victory over Venezuela in a tense and physical encounter marked by tactical discipline, timely finishing, and multiple disciplinary incidents on both sides. Despite going down to ten men in the second half, Canada maintained control and secured the win with a late goal. First Half Canada struck first in the 24th minute when Ismaël Koné finished a well-constructed attack to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Venezuela attempted t
Alonso Contreras
Nov 19, 20252 min read
Rodman Shines as USWNT Cruises Past Paraguay in Carson
By Wendy Pintor Trinity Rodman put an exclamation point on a milestone week as the U.S. women’s national team delivered a dominant 6-0 victory over Paraguay in Saturday’s friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Wearing the captain’s armband for the first time, Rodman scored in the 56th minute as the USWNT exploded after halftime, netting five second-half goals to turn a tight contest into a runaway result. Head coach Emma Hayes’ side showed patience ea
Wendy Pintor
5 days ago2 min read
Thanks to a goal and an assist from a returning Gio Reyna, the USMNT defeated Paraguay in Chester
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, the United States Men’s National Team is fine-tuning details ahead of next summer’s tournament. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino was coming into the final international window of 2025 on a high, having strung together a three-game unbeaten streak. Gio Reyna scored a goal and got an assist in his return to the USMNT Saturday evening against Paraguay. Photo Credit: USMNT/US Soccer The streak started in September after a
Mario Amaya
Nov 17, 20257 min read
The USWNT wins in Hartford and continues to build the future
By Juan Carlos Maygua Following the unexpected defeat in Philadelphia, the USWNT returned to action in Connecticut. Despite having both fixtures days apart, the team was expected to see changes or improvements this time around. This is not only because the team has the roster to get the result, but also because of the standards that manager Emma Hayes has set. Nevertheless, closing the international friendly fixtures with a win is always positive. A bright future ahead
Area Sports Network HQ
Oct 27, 20253 min read
Javier Mascherano y Un Nuevo Capítulo en el Inter Miami
Javier Mascherano signing announced by Inter Miami on Dec 3, 2024 (Inter Miami PR Photo)
Fernando Abarca
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Leo Messi y Luis Suárez brillan en la MLS: una temporada imparable.
La temporada en la Major League Soccer (MLS) está siendo testigo de un espectáculo sin igual protagonizado por dos astros del fútbol mundial
Rene Vidal
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Batalla defensiva termina en empate sin goles entre Seattle Sounders y FC Dallas
La temporada en la Major League Soccer (MLS) está siendo testigo de un espectáculo sin igual protagonizado por dos astros del fútbol mundial
Rene Vidal
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Óscar Pareja’s Orlando City Runs on a Vision Others Simply Cannot See
By Alonso Contreras Orlando City’s style of play has caught the attention not only of its fans but of everyone following the league. It...
Alonso Contreras
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Muriel Magic: Orlando Crushes Miami 4–1 in Florida Derby
By Alonso Contreras The Florida rivalry delivered an intense and high-paced encounter tonight, with Orlando City showing clinical...
Alonso Contreras
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Ballard FC Reaches Second USL League Two National Championship with Victory Over Flint City
The tension finally breaks as the final whistle sounds throughout Interbay Stadium. Euphoria erupts across the hometown crowd as their...
Callaghan Bluechel
Aug 1, 20257 min read
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