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How Can Cavan Sullivan Avoid Suffering the Fate of Fallen USMNT Prodigy Freddy Adu?

The 16-year-old winger is taking over soccer in North America...perhaps too rapidly.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Why David Beckham will have my vote for the US Soccer Hall of Fame

The Englishman has gotten no shortage of recognition, but his contributions to the American game deserve an official title

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

The Soccer Legends: Why the Greatest Names in Football Still Matter Before 2026

Every four years, the World Cup resets the clock on football's collective memory. New faces emerge, new records get chased, and yet the conversation always circles back to the same handful of names that defined what greatness looks like. As anticipation builds for the 2026 tournament, spread across the United…

inkl · Aug 5

Kylian Mbappé: How France's superstar is chasing FIFA World Cup 2026 glory and football immortality

Kylian Mbappé has become a defining athlete of his generation. His speed and finishing have earned admiration far beyond football. Mbappé's influence extends beyond scoring goals for France. He is increasingly compared with sporting legends for his consistent excellence. His legacy is still being written as he enters his career's…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

The stutter-step penalty is widely reviled but it’s here to stay

Brazil’s exit revived debate over the stutter-step penalty, a Brazilian innovation that remains one of football’s most daring and divisive techniques

The Guardian - US · Jul 6

World Cup 2026: France crush Sweden while Mexico continue perfect start

Didier Deschamps' side impressed once again as they raced past Sweden 3-0 and will face Paraguay next. Michael Olise provided two assists and is now just one short of equaling Pelé's record in a single World Cup. Meanwhile, Mexico recorded their fourth clean sheet and are the only side not…

France 24 · Jul 1

Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

The 2026 World Cup is the greatest architectural experiment in the tournament’s history

When football commentators analyse a World Cup match, they tend to focus on tactics, technical ability, physical conditioning and psychology. If a team wins away from home, we hear about mentality. If a player scores a spectacular goal, we praise their vision or instinct. Yet there is another factor that…

The Conversation · Jun 30

Bill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch

Former goalkeeper and US Soccer general manager is hosting the Spain team at his training camp in Chattanooga

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Brazil fans were waiting for Vinícius Júnior to be their hero. He’s arrived

Vini Jr has been a star at Real Madrid for a long time. Now he is truly delivering for his country at a World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29