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Homeless World Cup offers hope and compassion for a global problem

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sienna Jackson doesn’t know where she’d be if she hadn’t found Street Soccer USA. But she knows where she wouldn’t be: in a home, in dental school or starring for the U.S. in the Homeless World Cup.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2023

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023 / Nadeshiko Japan to face tricky teams in World Cup

Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national soccer team, aims for more glory at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This year's edition of the quadrennial event is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with the opening matches kicking off on July 20.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 14, 2023

Soccer fans can’t get over Lionel Messi buying Lucky Charms and Froot Loops at Publix

Hey, he's got kids!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2023

Naomi Girma: the brilliant scientist at the heart of USA’s defense

After a formidable academic and athletic career at Stanford University, the Californian is an integral part of the defending champions’ World Cup campaign

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023

England soccer player Dele Alli was in rehab for 6 weeks after sleeping-pill addiction

Deli Alli sought help for mental health issues, addiction to sleeping pills, and trauma from a traumatic childhood. He spent 6 weeks in rehab in the US and is now ready for a big season, feeling mentally in the best place he's ever been.

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Arizona golf course adds soccer pitch, Whiffle Ball diamond, football field

Retired MLB pitcher Kyle Lohse was on the mound for a home run derby contest on the new fields.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2023

Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players

A tournament for soccer players around the world who have experienced homelessness is making its U.S. debut in California

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Messi mania engulfs Miami ahead of Argentine soccer superstar's arrival

A hamburger and drink combination called the Lionel Messi

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Oldest pro soccer player Miura not ready to retire, set to play again in Portugal

Kazuyoshi Miura, 56, defies age and signs new loan deal in Portugal. Former Japan national team forward has played in Brazil, Italy, Croatia and Australia, scoring 55 goals in 89 games.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Fox News host says he’s ‘done more for women’s sports’ than Megan Rapinoe, two-time World Cup winner

‘File this under, things that never happened’

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023