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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

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The Colorado Rapids Begin the Matt Wells Era With A Loss On The Road

By Riccardo Cominelli Let the Seattle rain wash this loss away the way it washed the blood away from this aggressive new Rapids side The Colorado Rapids opened up their 2026 Major League Soccer campaign with a 2-0 loss against the Seattle Sounders. A difficult road match to not only open up your 2026 campaign, but when you have a new coach at the helm in Matt Wells with a new philosophy and new additions to the squad - the Rapids identity and direction will take time to dev

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Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew

By Adam Luna Portland Timbers edged Columbus Crew in a dramatic 3–2 encounter, with a late winner from Ariel Lassiter sealing a high-tempo match filled with attacking intent, momentum swings, and decisive moments at both ends. The result highlighted Portland’s resilience and Columbus’s missed opportunities in a game that remained open until the final minutes. Match Summary Final Score: Portland Timbers 3, Columbus Crew 2 Halftime: Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 2 The mat

Adam Luna

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The Colorado Rapids Begin the Matt Wells Era With A Loss On The Road

Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew

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

Rodman Shines as USWNT Cruises Past Paraguay in Carson

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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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The Colorado Rapids Begin the Matt Wells Era With A Loss On The Road

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Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew

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Nashville SC 4–1 New England Revolution

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Houston Dynamo FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 1

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Austin FC 2, Minnesota United FC 2

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Orlando City 1, New York Red Bulls 2

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Real Salt Lake 0

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The Colorado Rapids Begin the Matt Wells Era With A Loss On The Road

By Riccardo Cominelli Let the Seattle rain wash this loss away the way it washed the blood away from this aggressive new Rapids side The Colorado Rapids opened up their 2026 Major League Soccer campaign with a 2-0 loss against the Seattle Sounders. A difficult road match to not only open up your 2026 campaign, but when you have a new coach at the helm in Matt Wells with a new philosophy and new additions to the squad - the Rapids identity and direction will take time to dev

Riccardo Cominelli

3 hours ago4 min read

Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew

By Adam Luna Portland Timbers edged Columbus Crew in a dramatic 3–2 encounter, with a late winner from Ariel Lassiter sealing a high-tempo match filled with attacking intent, momentum swings, and decisive moments at both ends. The result highlighted Portland’s resilience and Columbus’s missed opportunities in a game that remained open until the final minutes. Match Summary Final Score: Portland Timbers 3, Columbus Crew 2 Halftime: Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 2 The mat

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Nashville SC 4–1 New England Revolution

By Josue Lopez Nashville SC delivered a commanding performance to secure a convincing 4–1 victory over New England Revolution, showcasing clinical finishing, sharp attacking movement, and sustained pressure across both halves. Sam Surridge and Warren Madrigal led the charge in an explosive first half, while Hany Mukhtar orchestrated the attack with his trademark creativity and composure. Match Summary Final Score: Nashville SC 4, New England Revolution 1 Halftime: Nashville

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Houston Dynamo FC 2, Chicago Fire FC 1

By Adam Luna Overview Houston Dynamo FC completed a second-half comeback to defeat Chicago Fire FC 2–1, with Guilherme Santos scoring twice after Hugo Cuypers had given Chicago the lead before halftime. Houston dominated large stretches of the second half, showing greater attacking intent and efficiency, while Chicago struggled to maintain their early control and protect their advantage. First Half: Chicago Strike First, Houston Miss Opportunities The match began with high in

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Austin FC 2, Minnesota United FC 2

By Rene Vidal Overview Austin FC and Minnesota United FC played out an intense 2–2 draw in a match defined by set-piece efficiency, momentum swings, and a dramatic late equalizer. Austin twice held the lead, but Minnesota showed resilience, salvaging a point through Kelvin Yeboah’s stoppage-time header after Morris Duggan’s first-half equalizer. First Half: Early Austin Lead, Minnesota Responds Austin FC started aggressively and capitalized on their first major opportunity. I

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Orlando City 1, New York Red Bulls 2

By Alonso Contreras Overview New York Red Bulls claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Orlando City, establishing control early through Julian Hall’s first-half brace and surviving a late Orlando surge capped by Tiago Souza’s stoppage-time goal. The match was characterized by New York’s aggressive pressing and clinical finishing in the first half, followed by Orlando’s territorial dominance and relentless pressure after the break. First Half: Red Bulls Strike Early and Take C

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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 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...

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Inter Miami CF 2–2 Barcelona SC (Preseason Friendly)

By Alonso Contreras Quito, Ecuador — Inter Miami CF continued their 2026 preseason tour of South America with an entertaining 2–2 draw against Ecuadorian giants Barcelona SC at Estadio Banco Pichincha. Lionel Messi stole the spotlight with a goal and an assist, but the Herons were forced to settle for a draw after a late equalizer by the hosts. Inter Miami opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Messi, who produced a trademark solo run from midfield, weaving past defen

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San Diego FC Blows Past Pumas in Champions Cup Debut

By Alonso Contreras San Diego FC announced itself on the international stage in emphatic fashion, turning a tense night into a statement win with a 4–1 comeback over Liga MX powerhouse Pumas UNAM in Concacaf Champions Cup Round One, Leg One at Snapdragon Stadium. What began as a warning shot from the visitors quickly turned into a showcase of San Diego’s identity: relentless pressure, youth-driven energy, and total control. Early Shock, Total Response Pumas struck first in th

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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.

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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

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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