Yesterdayโs Benfica goalkeeper stunner in the Champions League got us thinking ๐คฏ
Brad Friedel and Tim Howard remain the only American keepers to ever score in Premier League history ๐งค๐บ๐ธ
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Yesterdayโs Benfica goalkeeper stunner in the Champions League got us thinking ๐คฏ
Brad Friedel and Tim Howard remain the only American keepers to ever score in Premier League history ๐งค๐บ๐ธ
Zlatanโs 500th career club goal was pure class ๐ฎโ๐ฅโฝ
Vintage Ibra. Absolute cinema. ๐ฆ
(Via @mls.bsky.social)
Hereโs a look at every FIFA Womenโs World Cup logo since 1999 ๐โฝ
Which oneโs your favorite? ๐๐ฅ
Englandโs World Cup HQ is set at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City ๐ฆ
With nine pitches (six synthetic, three Bermuda grass) and a mini-stadium on site, this place has everything the Three Lions need to sharpen up before the big games โฝ๏ธ
(Via Fox Sports)
Alex Freeman is set for a move to Villarreal per @tombogert.bsky.social ๐บ๐ธ๐
Heโll follow in the footsteps of past American-born players like Jozy Altidore and Giuseppe Rossi who played for the senior Villarreal team ๐
Another American chapter loading at the Yellow Submarine ๐
He turned around at the perfect moment๐ฅ
(via TT/sharmeenshahid43)
Brazil officially set the tone for history as the FIFA Womenโs World Cup 2027 brand was unveiled as bold, vibrant, and unapologetically Brazilian ๐ง๐ทโจ
Emblem inspired by the Brazilian flag and pitch geometry, merging โWโ and โMโ to represent women and the world ๐
Public transit across the U.S. is set to get a major boost ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Congress proposing $100.3 million in federal funding to support host cities. ๐
The funding would cover planning, operations, extended service, and security needs tied to matchdays ๐ ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
(via Bloomberg)
TB to when David Beckham netted his first LA Galaxy goalโณ
The league would never be the same again ๐ฅ
(Via @MLS)
Fun fact: last time it happened, the USMNT wonโฆ and the Lakers won game 1 of the NBA finals and eventually the NBA title๐
22.01.2026 20:19 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1June 19 could be an all-time double-header destiny ๐ฎโ๐จ
If the NBA Finals hit Game 7, itโs the first time since 2002 an NBA Finals game and a USMNT World Cup match fall on the same day.
USMNT vs Australia โ 3 PM ET ๐บ๐ธ๐ฅ
NBA Finals Game 7 โ Primetime ๐
According to local FOX Kansas City, Argentina, England, the Netherlands, and Algeria will base their 2026 World Cup camps in the Kansas City metro area โฝ๏ธโจ
Kansas City is officially becoming a must-watch destination for the 2026 World Cup.๐ฅ๐
Lilly Reale and Rose Lavelle are shining bright for U.S. Soccer ๐บ๐ธ
โญ๏ธ Young Female Player of the Year โ Lilly Reale
โญ๏ธ Female Player of the Year โ Rose Lavelle
(Odds via William Hill/DraftKings)
20.01.2026 17:08 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Leicester started the season at 5000โ1, basically impossible and Indiana came in at 100โ1, a total long shot against the giants of college football. Both were written off before the first whistle, yet they tore through the established order. Against all odds, they became legends ๐ฅ
20.01.2026 17:08 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0Only in Miami ๐ฎโ๐ฅ
Lionel Messi spotted browsing Dickโs Sporting Goods ๐๐๏ธ
Right between Miami Canes gear and Argentina World Cup kits ๐ฆ๐ท
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STARS OF THE YEAR โญ๐บ๐ธ
Chris Richards and Benjamin Cremaschi earn U.S. Soccer Player of the Year honors ๐ฅ
Sporting Kansas City is entering a new era ๐
The Illig family has agreed to sell a majority stake in the club at a valuation near $700M, setting an MLS record. Existing partner Peter Mallouk is set to take control as the leagueโs financial boom continues. ๐ฐ
(via the athletic)
World Cup 2026 demand is INSANE ๐ฅ
FIFA says it has already received 500+ MILLION ticket requests for this yearโs tournament ๐คฏ
๐ฐ Prices have raised eyebrows, with tickets going as high as $8,680, though FIFA says $60 tickets will be available through national federations after backlash
(Via espn)
๐จ๐ฉ๐ช BLOCKBUSTER MLS MOVE LOADINGโฆ
San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on a shock signing of Timo Werner, per ESPN sources. The former Germany star would headline a new-look Quakes attack โก๏ธ
If completed, this could be one of the biggest signings in SJ history ๐
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NYC/NJ will host three major World Cup fan sites in 2026: Liberty Park in Jersey City, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan โฝ๏ธ๐๏ธ
According to Front Office Sports, the NYC/NJ events will require paid tickets which was approved by FIFA. ๐๏ธ
USMNT winger Timothy Weah is sounding the alarm on World Cup ticket prices โฝ๏ธ๐ธ
With costs already soaring, many fans feel the tournament is slipping out of reach for the average American soccer supporter, making what should be a unifying celebration feel like an exclusive show ๐๐๏ธ
Philadelphia has announced it will host a FREE Fan Festival at Lemon Hill this summer ahead of the 2026 World Cup ๐
While some host cities are reportedly charging for access, Philly is keeping it open to everyone, making the World Cup experience inclusive and all about the love of the game โฝ๏ธโค๏ธ
A leaked image shows the Adidas 2026 World Cup Final ball, combining a white base with striking gold and black accents โฝ๏ธ
The ball is expected to be used from at least the semi-finals through the Final in July 2026 ๐ซ
(via footyheadlines)
#NewMexico #50StatesofSoccer has come to a close. Yโall voted, we listened!
09.01.2026 20:53 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Josef Martรญnez leaves MLS as one of the leagueโs defining stars โฝ
The former Golden Boot winner closes a chapter that saw him score 130 MLS goals, lift the MLS Cup, Supportersโ Shield, and earn MVP honors, all while becoming the face of Atlanta Unitedโs golden era ๐ป๐ช
4 G/A in 4 games ๐ฅ
Brenden Aaronson is finally showing the Premier League what heโs made of ๐ชโฝ
Should he be considered a lock for Pochโs starting XI? ๐
Weston McKennieโs time at Juventus is coming to an end โณ๐บ๐ธ
His contract expires this summer, and Juve have no plans to renew, per Sky Italia. After stints at Schalke and Leeds United, the USMNT midfielder is set for another big move ๐๐ฅ
Where should he play next?