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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

Atlanta United Take Control After Early Shock to Defeat CF Montréal 3–1

By Cristina Burgos Atlanta United FC delivered a composed and authoritative performance to overturn an early deficit and secure a 3–1 victory over CF Montréal, showcasing their attacking depth and resilience over 90 minutes. The visitors struck first, stunning the home crowd in just the 6th minute. Midfielder Matty Longstaff capitalized on a well-worked move, finishing clinically from close range after being set up by Prince Owusu. Montréal looked sharp early, nearly doubling

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Cincinnati Edge Dramatic Contest at Soldier Field

By Rene Vidal FC Cincinnati secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Chicago Fire FC in a match defined by momentum swings, disciplinary incidents, and a decisive moment deep into stoppage time. First Half – End-to-End Action Chicago began with attacking intent and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Hugo Cuypers opened the scoring with a composed finish inside the box. The home side’s early pressure, driven by Philip Zinckernagel and Anton Salétros, created consistent problems

Rene Vidal

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Atlanta United Take Control After Early Shock to Defeat CF Montréal 3–1

Early Fire, Late Frustration: Sporting KC and Seattle Settle for 1–1 Stalemate

Washington Spirit dominates in their visit to Bay FC to secure their first 3 points of the season

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Washington and Utah share the spoils thanks to a late tying goal

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United States Women's National Team 0–1 Japan Women's National Team

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Belgium Run Riot in 5–2 Victory Over USA

US Soccer

Atlanta United Take Control After Early Shock to Defeat CF Montréal 3–1

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Cincinnati Edge Dramatic Contest at Soldier Field

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Early Fire, Late Frustration: Sporting KC and Seattle Settle for 1–1 Stalemate

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From 3–0 Dream to 4–3 Nightmare: Orlando City Stuns Inter Miami in Wild Derby Comeback

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Texas Is Green! Austin FC Beats Houston 2-0 as Uzuni Steals the Show

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Messi Frustrated as Berterame Saves Inter Miami in Dramatic Late Draw

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Two late goals secure all three points for D.C. United at home against Orlando

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Columbus Crew 2–0 Philadelphia Union: Early Strike and Own Goal Seal Commanding Home Win

Apr 26

LAFC earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory on the road against MNUFC, grinding out three points in a defensively intense contest.

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Atlanta United Take Control After Early Shock to Defeat CF Montréal 3–1

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Early Fire, Late Frustration: Sporting KC and Seattle Settle for 1–1 Stalemate

By Ruben Santa Cruz Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders played out a tense, hard-fought 1–1 draw in a match defined less by flair and more by structure, discipline, and missed opportunities. Both sides had moments of control, but neither could find the decisive edge despite a frantic and chance-filled second half. First Half – Fast Start Seattle Strike Early Seattle wasted no time asserting themselves. 2’ – Goal (0–1): Paul Rothrock opened the scoring with a composed fi

Rubwn Santa-Cruz

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From 3–0 Dream to 4–3 Nightmare: Orlando City Stuns Inter Miami in Wild Derby Comeback

By Alonso Contreras This was not just a match — it was a statement, a collapse, and a comeback all rolled into one unforgettable Florida Derby. Inter Miami looked in total control early, playing some of their most fluid attacking football of the season, only for Orlando City to produce a ruthless second-half resurgence that flipped the game on its head in dramatic fashion. From dominance to disbelief, this is a match that will linger for both sides — but for very different re

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Texas Is Green! Austin FC Beats Houston 2-0 as Uzuni Steals the Show

By Cristina Burgos Austin FC delivered an impressive home performance to defeat Houston Dynamo FC 2–0 in a fierce Texas rivalry clash. Early attacking intent, clinical finishing, and a disciplined defensive display gave Austin all three points, while Houston were left frustrated after failing to convert several promising chances. Match Summary Austin struck once in each half of the first period’s key moments, with Jayden Nelson opening the scoring before Myrto Uzuni doubled t

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Messi Frustrated as Berterame Saves Inter Miami in Dramatic Late Draw

By Alonso Contreras Inter Miami CF and New England Revolution shared the points in a dramatic, hard-fought contest that ended 1–1. It was a match of momentum swings, standout goalkeeping, physical battles, and late pressure, with Miami needing a second-half equalizer from Germán Berterame after Carles Gil had put the visitors ahead. First Half Analysis Fast Miami Start Inter Miami opened aggressively and immediately targeted New England’s penalty area through early set pieces

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Columbus Crew 2–0 Philadelphia Union: Early Strike and Own Goal Seal Commanding Home Win

By Cristina Burgos Columbus Crew delivered a composed performance at home, defeating Philadelphia Union 2-0 in a match defined by early efficiency and defensive control. The breakthrough came quickly, as Max Arfsten opened the scoring in just the 5th minute, finishing from close range to give Columbus an early 1-0 advantage. The hosts maintained pressure throughout the first half, limiting Philadelphia’s attacking rhythm. Columbus doubled their lead just before halftime in un

Apr 261 min read

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Washington Spirit dominates in their visit to Bay FC to secure their first 3 points of the season

The Washington Spirit stepped into their game Sunday afternoon against Bay FC, looking to secure its first win of the season after three consecutive draws. The Spirit stepped into this game to jump the final hurdle to secure their first victory of the season in Northern California. The Washington Spirit got their first win of the season against Bay FC on Sunday afternoon. Photo Credit: Breanna Biorato/Washington Spirit The Spirit did exactly that in their visit to PayPal Park

Mario Amaya

Apr 74 min read

Washington and Utah share the spoils thanks to a late tying goal

Entering their match-up on Wednesday night, both the Washington Spirit and the Utah Royals were looking for their first wins of the 2026 NWSL Season. The Spirit entered this match looking to get their first win of the year after getting their first points of the year, after their comeback from behind draw on the road against Racing Louisville last week, while Utah started the season with back-to-back losses against the Kansas City Current and the San Diego Wave, and were look

Mario Amaya

Mar 264 min read

Bay FC Suffers First Defeat 3-1 against Angel City FC in the Second Week of NWSL

By Fernando Abarca SAN JOSE, Calif. – Bay FC entered a new week in the National Women's Soccer League season, hosting statewide rivals Angel City FC. Both teams came into the matchup fresh off victories in their season openers, with Bay FC earning three points against the expansion side Denver Summit. However, the home side was unable to replicate that success, falling 3-1 at home. The game took action in the early moments with an attempt from Bay FC, but Angel City quickly s

Fernando Abarca

Mar 222 min read

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CONCACAF

Historic Night in Mexico City: Nashville SC Stun Club América to Reach Semifinals

By Alonso Contreras Nashville SC made history at the iconic Estadio Azteca, becoming the first MLS team ever to win at the venue while booking their place in the Concacaf Champions League semifinals with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Club América. In a match defined by resilience and discipline, Nashville delivered the decisive blow early in the second half. In the 51st minute, Hany Mukhtar capped off a rapid counterattack with a clinical right-footed finish into the top c

Apr 151 min read

Cruz Azul 1–1 Los Angeles Football Club (1-4)

By Josue Lopez A dramatic finish saw Cruz Azul and LAFC settle for a 1–1 draw on the night, but it was Los Angeles Football Club who ultimately celebrated, advancing to the Concacaf Champions League semifinals with a commanding 4–1 aggregate victory. Cruz Azul struck first in the 18th minute when Gabriel Fernández calmly converted from the penalty spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to give the hosts a deserved 1–0 lead. The Mexican side controlled much of the first h

Josue Lopez

Apr 151 min read

FC Cincinnati Opens Second Round of CCC Strong, Wins 3-0 Against Tigres UANL.

CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati takes a commanding 3-0 victory at home in the first leg of the tie against Tigres UANL in Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati came off of consecutive losses in MLS regular season play, held scoreless and ultimately losing 0-1 in both matches. Pat Noonan's side lined up a bit differently from past matches, in a 3-5-2 with a deep-lying defensive midfielder in Sami Gidi with Obinna Nwobodo and Pavel Bucha as two box-to-box midfielders on either side of the

Kenta Hagiwara

Mar 125 min read

International

Atlético Madrid Advance to Champions League Semifinals Despite 2–1 Loss to Barcelona (Agg: 3–2)

By Alonso Contreras Atlético Madrid are through to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after surviving a dramatic second leg, despite a 2–1 defeat to FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano. The result was enough for Atlético to progress 3–2 on aggregate , thanks to their commanding 2–0 first-leg victory. Barcelona came out flying, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring early in the 4th minute with a brilliant finish, before Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 24th minute after a

Apr 152 min read

France Hold Off Brazil 2–1 in Intense Clash Despite Red Card Drama

By Alonso Contreras France national football team secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Brazil national football team in a high-intensity encounter filled with drama, quality, and late pressure. France struck first in the 32nd minute through Kylian Mbappé, who finished a quick counterattack after being set up by Ousmane Dembélé. The goal capped off a sharp attacking sequence and gave France a deserved lead heading into halftime. Brazil responded with urgency after the break,

Mar 301 min read

Croatia Edge Colombia 2–1 in Hard-Fought Encounter

By Alonso Contreras Croatia national football team came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory over Colombia national football team in a competitive and physical contest defined by early goals and late resistance. Colombia made a dream start, striking in just the 2nd minute through Jhon Arias, who finished from close range to give the hosts an immediate advantage. The early goal energized Colombia, who looked dangerous in the opening minutes, creating chances through Luis Díaz a

Mar 302 min read

US Soccer

United States Women's National Team 0–1 Japan Women's National Team

By Ruben Santa-Cruz Japan secured a disciplined 1–0 victory over the United States, with an early first-half strike proving enough to separate the sides in a tightly contested match. The decisive moment came in the 27th minute, when Maika Hamano finished brilliantly with a left-footed effort into the top right corner after being set up by Maya Hijikata. The goal capped off a confident opening spell from Japan, who looked sharp and organized in possession. The United States re

Rubwn Santa-Cruz

Apr 152 min read

Belgium Run Riot in 5–2 Victory Over USA

By Alonso Contreras Belgium national football team produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat United States men's national soccer team 5–2 in an entertaining, high-scoring clash. The match started brightly for the United States, who took the lead in the 39th minute through Weston McKennie, finishing from close range after a well-worked corner routine. The hosts looked energetic and dangerous, creating multiple chances through Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun.