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Yesterday’s Benfica goalkeeper stunner in the Champions League got us thinking 🤯

Brad Friedel and Tim Howard remain the only American keepers to ever score in Premier League history 🧤🇺🇸

Zlatan’s 500th career club goal was pure class 😮‍🔥⚽

Vintage Ibra. Absolute cinema. 🎦

(Via @mls.bsky.social)

Here’s a look at every FIFA Women’s World Cup logo since 1999 🌍⚽

Which one’s your favorite? 👀🔥

England’s World Cup HQ is set at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City 🦁

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 ⚽️

(Via Fox Sports)

Alex Freeman is set for a move to Villarreal per @tombogert.bsky.social 🇺🇸💛

He’ll follow in the footsteps of past American-born players like Jozy Altidore and Giuseppe Rossi who played for the senior Villarreal team 🚀

Another American chapter loading at the Yellow Submarine 🔜

He turned around at the perfect moment💥

(via TT/sharmeenshahid43)

Brazil officially set the tone for history as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand was unveiled as bold, vibrant, and unapologetically Brazilian 🇧🇷✨

Emblem inspired by the Brazilian flag and pitch geometry, merging “W” and “M” to represent women and the world 🌎

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. 🚆

The funding would cover planning, operations, extended service, and security needs tied to matchdays 🛠️👮‍♂️

(via Bloomberg)

TB to when David Beckham netted his first LA Galaxy goal⏳

The league would never be the same again 💥

(Via @MLS)

Fun fact: last time it happened, the USMNT won… and the Lakers won game 1 of the NBA finals and eventually the NBA title👀

June 19 could be an all-time double-header destiny 😮‍💨

If the NBA Finals hit Game 7, it’s the first time since 2002 an NBA Finals game and a USMNT World Cup match fall on the same day.

USMNT vs Australia — 3 PM ET 🇺🇸🔥
NBA Finals Game 7 — Primetime 🏀

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 ⚽️✨

Kansas City is officially becoming a must-watch destination for the 2026 World Cup.🔥🌎

Lilly Reale and Rose Lavelle are shining bright for U.S. Soccer 🇺🇸

⭐️ Young Female Player of the Year – Lilly Reale
⭐️ Female Player of the Year – Rose Lavelle

(Odds via William Hill/DraftKings)

Leicester started the season at 5000‑1, basically impossible and Indiana came in at 100‑1, 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 🔥

Only in Miami 😮‍🔥

Lionel Messi spotted browsing Dick’s Sporting Goods 👀🛍️

Right between Miami Canes gear and Argentina World Cup kits 🇦🇷

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STARS OF THE YEAR ⭐🇺🇸

Chris Richards and Benjamin Cremaschi earn U.S. Soccer Player of the Year honors 🔥

Sporting Kansas City is entering a new era 🔄

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 league’s financial boom continues. 💰

(via the athletic)

World Cup 2026 demand is INSANE 🔥

FIFA says it has already received 500+ MILLION ticket requests for this year’s tournament 🤯

💰 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)

🚨🇩🇪 BLOCKBUSTER MLS MOVE LOADING…

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 ⚡️

If completed, this could be one of the biggest signings in SJ history 🌎

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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 ⚽️🏟️

According to Front Office Sports, the NYC/NJ events will require paid tickets which was approved by FIFA. 🎟️

USMNT winger Timothy Weah is sounding the alarm on World Cup ticket prices ⚽️💸

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 🌍🎟️

Philadelphia has announced it will host a FREE Fan Festival at Lemon Hill this summer ahead of the 2026 World Cup 🏆

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 ⚽️❤️

A leaked image shows the Adidas 2026 World Cup Final ball, combining a white base with striking gold and black accents ⚽️

The ball is expected to be used from at least the semi-finals through the Final in July 2026 💫

(via footyheadlines)

#NewMexico #50StatesofSoccer has come to a close. Y’all voted, we listened!

Josef Martínez leaves MLS as one of the league’s defining stars ⚽

The former Golden Boot winner closes a chapter that saw him score 130 MLS goals, lift the MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and earn MVP honors, all while becoming the face of Atlanta United’s golden era 🇻🇪

4 G/A in 4 games 🔥

Brenden Aaronson is finally showing the Premier League what he’s made of 💪⚽

Should he be considered a lock for Poch’s starting XI? 👀

Weston McKennie’s time at Juventus is coming to an end ⏳🇺🇸

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 👀🔥

Where should he play next?