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Botafogo Beats Seattle in First Club World Cup Game, Where Seattle Won Hearts With Commendable Second Half Performance

A general view of the onfield ceremonies prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between SE Palmeiras and FC Porto

SE Palmeiras & FC Porto Open the 2025 Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium with an Action-Packed 0-0 Draw

PSG Dominate Atlético Madrid 4-0 in Club World Cup Opener at the Rose Bowl

Sounders Nightmare in BC As Vancouver Thrash Rivals 3-0

D.C. had a disastrous showing at home, getting routed by the Chicago Fire

Total Domination: Cruz Azul Crushes Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in a Masterclass Performance

Andrés Dreyer Leads San Diego FC to the Western Conference Final

PHOTO: AP News San Diego FOotball Club, the newest member of the Major League Soccer, had football in a mi day night after almost ten years. However, the venue and the sport was different: instead of a oval orange ball and a cheerfull crowd at Qualcun Stadium, SD had a sold out crowfd at Snapdragon Stadium, another type of football, and a semifinal of the Weatern Conference final between San Diego FC and Minnesota United. SDFC gai es the home advantage thanks to their second

Josue Lopez

14 minutes ago2 min read

FC Cincinnati’s Season Ends in a Blowout Loss to Inter Miami.

By Kenta Hagiwara NOVEMBER 23, 2025 (CINCINNATI, OH) - FC CIncinnati’s season ends in a 0-4 loss at home to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF. In an elimination match at home, the last thing one would expect to hear from the players after the match is that the energy was low. “The energy was really low,” Kevin Denkey stated after the loss at home. “We didn’t show that we are hungry. It’s good that we have talent. They also have talent.” “It wasn’t enough to me. It wasn’t enoug

Kenta Hagiwara

1 day ago4 min read

Andrés Dreyer Leads San Diego FC to the Western Conference Final

FC Cincinnati’s Season Ends in a Blowout Loss to Inter Miami.

Kingsbury comes up huge in penalty kick shootout, as the Spirit advance to the NWSL semifinal over Louisville

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Spirit advances to the knockout stages of the Concacaf W Championship in dominant fashion

Thanks to a goal and an assist from a returning Gio Reyna, the USMNT defeated Paraguay in Chester

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The USWNT wins in Hartford and continues to build the future

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Andrés Dreyer Leads San Diego FC to the Western Conference Final

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FC Cincinnati’s Season Ends in a Blowout Loss to Inter Miami.

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Whitecaps Defeat LAFC in Penalty Shootout

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Mexico 1–2 Paraguay

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Venezuela 0–2 Canada

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United States 5–1 Uruguay

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Thanks to a goal and an assist from a returning Gio Reyna, the USMNT defeated Paraguay in Chester

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Inter Miami CF 4–0 Nashville SC: Messi and Allende Lead Miami to a Dominant Victory in Fort Lauderdale

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Minnesota United FC 3–3 Seattle Sounders FC (Minnesota wins 10–9 on penalties): A Playoff Epic in St. Paul

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Andrés Dreyer Leads San Diego FC to the Western Conference Final

PHOTO: AP News San Diego FOotball Club, the newest member of the Major League Soccer, had football in a mi day night after almost ten years. However, the venue and the sport was different: instead of a oval orange ball and a cheerfull crowd at Qualcun Stadium, SD had a sold out crowfd at Snapdragon Stadium, another type of football, and a semifinal of the Weatern Conference final between San Diego FC and Minnesota United. SDFC gai es the home advantage thanks to their second

Josue Lopez

14 minutes ago2 min read

FC Cincinnati’s Season Ends in a Blowout Loss to Inter Miami.

By Kenta Hagiwara NOVEMBER 23, 2025 (CINCINNATI, OH) - FC CIncinnati’s season ends in a 0-4 loss at home to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF. In an elimination match at home, the last thing one would expect to hear from the players after the match is that the energy was low. “The energy was really low,” Kevin Denkey stated after the loss at home. “We didn’t show that we are hungry. It’s good that we have talent. They also have talent.” “It wasn’t enough to me. It wasn’t enoug

Kenta Hagiwara

1 day ago4 min read

Whitecaps Defeat LAFC in Penalty Shootout

PHOTO: LAFC Communications Admfter three long weeks, LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps saw action as part of the 2025playoffs. Third and second place respectively , Canadians and Californians seek a place to the Western Conference final. In the opposite bracket, San Diego FC and Minnesota United will define the last spot of this conference. The 2025 season has been filled with good momentum at the end and two outstanding incorporations: Thomas Muller for the Whitecaps and Heun

Josue Lopez

2 days ago3 min read

Inter Miami CF 4–0 Nashville SC: Messi and Allende Lead Miami to a Dominant Victory in Fort Lauderdale

By Alonso Contreras Fort Lauderdale, FL — November 12, 2025. Inter Miami CF delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, routing Nashville SC 4–0 at Chase Stadium in a match that perfectly blended flair, control, and ruthless efficiency. Lionel Messi shone once again, scoring twice and assisting another, while new Argentine winger Tadeo Allende produced a breakout performance with a late brace that sealed the rout. First Half: Messi Magic and Miami’s Cont

Nov 123 min read

Minnesota United FC 3–3 Seattle Sounders FC (Minnesota wins 10–9 on penalties): A Playoff Epic in St. Paul

By Alonso Contreras In one of the most dramatic matches of the MLS Cup Playoffs, Minnesota United FC advanced to the next round after an unforgettable 10–9 penalty shootout victory over the Seattle Sounders. The third match of the Round 1 series at Allianz Field ended 3–3 in regulation, and after a nerve-wracking sequence of 20 spot-kicks, goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair became the unlikely hero, scoring the decisive penalty and saving one in a night of high emotion and tension. T

Nov 123 min read

Charlotte FC 1–3 New York City FC: City Advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals

By Alonso Contreras New York City FC delivered a commanding away performance at Bank of America Stadium, defeating Charlotte FC 3–1 to secure their place in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they will face the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Nicolás Fernández starred with a brace, while Alonso Martínez added another goal to complete a composed and clinical performance by Nick Cushing’s side. Charlotte entered the match with energy, eager to press high and exploit th

Nov 122 min read

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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

Nov 107 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

Oct 175 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...

Sep 305 min read

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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

Oct 175 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...

Sep 114 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...

Sep 44 min read

International

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

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United States 5–1 Uruguay

By Alonso Contreras The United States cruised to an emphatic 5–1 victory over Uruguay in a commanding performance that mixed attacking precision with relentless pressure from start to finish. The home side dominated the first half, scoring four times before halftime and effectively putting the match out of reach. First Half The U.S. struck early and set the tone. In the 17th minute, Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring with a clean finish after being set up by Sergiño Dest

6 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

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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