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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

FC Cincinnati Come Back to Win a Thriller at Home.

CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati storm back down a man and a goal at home against CF Montréal on Sunday. After two consecutive bad losses for Pat Noonan's FC Cincinnati, a win was crucial not only to get back on track in MLS play, but also for the morale of the players and even more the fanbase heading into the March international window. FC Cincinnati fans watched their team lose on the road on Sunday and Thursday, a 1-6 loss in New England and a 1-5 loss in Monterrey to the N

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Nashville SC Dominate Orlando City 5–0 in Statement Victory

By Alonso Contreras Nashville SC delivered a commanding performance at home, cruising to a resounding 5–0 win over Orlando City SC in one of their most complete displays of the season. The hosts wasted no time asserting control. In just the 5th minute, Cristian Espinoza opened the scoring with a clinical finish from the right side, setting the tone early for Nashville’s dominance. Orlando attempted to respond, with Duncan McGuire forcing a save from Brian Schwake, but the vis

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FC Cincinnati Come Back to Win a Thriller at Home.

Nashville SC Dominate Orlando City 5–0 in Statement Victory

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

Spirit came back from behind to get a draw in Louisville

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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FC Cincinnati Come Back to Win a Thriller at Home.

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Nashville SC Dominate Orlando City 5–0 in Statement Victory

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

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Chicago Fire FC Edge Philadelphia Union 2–1 in Hard-Fought Road Win

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Toronto FC 2–1 Columbus Crew: Late Zimmerman Header Seals Comeback Victory

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Spirit came back from behind to get a draw in Louisville

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Emilio Aristizábal Embracing the Striker’s Burden at Toronto FC

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A wild affair and a comeback from behind victory, D.C. United secured all three points in Chicago

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Bay FC Delivers the First Victory 2-1 of the Season At Home Against Denver Summit

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FC Cincinnati Come Back to Win a Thriller at Home.

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Nashville SC Dominate Orlando City 5–0 in Statement Victory

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Chicago Fire FC Edge Philadelphia Union 2–1 in Hard-Fought Road Win

By Alonso Contreras Chicago Fire FC secured an important 2–1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a tightly contested match that saw late drama and decisive moments on both ends. The first half remained competitive, with both sides creating chances but struggling to find the breakthrough. Philadelphia came close midway through the half when Alejandro Bedoya rattled the crossbar, while Chicago tested Andre Blake with a dangerous effort from Robin Lod. The deadlock was finally br

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Toronto FC 2–1 Columbus Crew: Late Zimmerman Header Seals Comeback Victory

By Ruben Santa-Cruz Columbus struck early and looked in control for large stretches of the first half. In just the 4th minute, Wessam Abou Ali powered home a header from close range, finishing off a well-worked move assisted by Max Arfsten and Dylan Chambost to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Toronto responded with intensity, creating several chances before halftime. Josh Sargent forced a strong save early on, while Dániel Sallói and Jonathan Osorio both came close, but Patrick

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Emilio Aristizábal Embracing the Striker’s Burden at Toronto FC

By Alonso Contreras At just 20 years old, Emilio Aristizábal is stepping into one of the most demanding roles in football, the No. 9. The young Colombian forward from Toronot FC is not only adjusting to the pace and physicality of Major League Soccer, but also to the mental weight that comes with leading the attack. In his recent interview, Aristizábal offered a glimpse into the mindset required to survive and grow as a striker at the professional level. A Position Defined by

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A wild affair and a comeback from behind victory, D.C. United secured all three points in Chicago

The last 25 minutes plus of Saturday night's match between the Chicago Fire and D.C. United inside Soldier Field can best be described as hectic. Matti Peltola scored his first goal as a D.C. United player in his team's come-from-behind victory against Chicago Saturday night. Photo Credit: D.C. United In a game that had three VAR reviews, two penalty kicks awarded, a disallowed goal, and an unsavory incident involving a fan and a player, it would be D.C. United, which walked

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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

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Spirit came back from behind to get a draw in Louisville

The Washington Spirit entered Friday night's match in Louisville looking to get their first points of the 2026 season after their defeat to the Portland Thorns. Their opponent, Racing Louisville, was looking to do the same thing in front of their home crowd after losing their first game of the season on the road against the North Carolina Courage. Racing Louisville and the Washington Spirit played to a 2-2 draw Friday night. Photo Credit: Connor Cunningham/Racing Louisville F

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Bay FC Delivers the First Victory 2-1 of the Season At Home Against Denver Summit

By Fernand0 Abarca SAN JOSE, Calif –– Women’s soccer was finally back at PayPal Park as Bay FC kicks off the 2026 campaign against one of the two new expansion teams, the Denver Summit. Bay FC came into this game with coaching changes and new additions to the roster that definitely set the tone for a good start to the season. Bay FC bested Denver Summit FC 2-1 Saturday afternoon, claiming all three points in its first match of 2026. An early goal by forward Alex Pfeiffer inje

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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

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FC Cincinnati Score a Baker's Dozen Goals on Aggregate and Beat O&M FC.

CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati put up a baker's dozen goals across two matches against O&M FC, moving on to the Round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup. "I was pleased with the professional approach," Pat Noonan commented after the second leg victory at TQL Stadium on Wednesday night, a lopsided 9-0 victory and a 13-0 aggregate win against O&M FC from the Dominican Republic. FC Cincinnati saw six players score their first goals for the club across the two legs. Tom Barlow,

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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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Champions League Knockout Phase

By Alonso Contreras March 10 – Opening Night of the Knockout Stage Galatasaray vs Liverpool FC Liverpool enters the tie as one of the tournament favorites, but traveling to Istanbul is never easy. Galatasaray’s stadium is known for one of the most intense atmospheres in European football. If Liverpool can survive the away leg with a result, they will be in a strong position heading back to Anfield. Atalanta BC vs FC Bayern Munich Bayern come into the tie with serious title am

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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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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