The Latest Breaking News from Soccer

Man Utd’s Marc Skinner calls on women’s game to ‘change, adapt and evolve’ in wake of abuse report

US Soccer last week said it would move immediately to implement reform after abuse and misconduct were found to have ‘become systemic’ in the NWSL

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Abuse in women's soccer was no secret

Many players saw the NWSL's abuse problem, but only a handful reported it. "Bystander training" might have helped

Salon · Oct 12, 2022

A daring mission

This year seems to be one of clarification for those still curious about what happened during the gruelling rescue operation of a lost soccer team at Tham Luang Cave four years ago. There have been plenty of movies and documentaries covering this topic, from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin's…

Bangkok Post · Oct 11, 2022

Qatar hires 3rd cruise ship as floating hotel for World Cup

A third cruise ship has been hired by World Cup organizers in Qatar to operate as a soccer fan hotel docked in Doha Port

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Heart Issue Forces Brighton Player Enock Mwepu to Retire

Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has retired from soccer at the age of 24 because of a hereditary heart condition, the Premier League club said Monday. Mwepu became ill last month on a flight to join the Zambia national team squad in Mali and was treated in a hospital there. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 10, 2022

Julia Poe: Chicago Red Stars — from owner Arnim Whisler to those who knew — face a turning point after damning Yates report

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Red Stars and the National Women’s Soccer League sold fans and players a lie.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 10, 2022

Ukraine coach wants Euro success to help fight Putin

Ukraine head coach Oleksandr Petrakov is aiming to lift spirits in his country by leading the national soccer team to the European Championship tournament in 2024

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

Qatar population surges 13.2% in year leading up to World Cup

Qatar's population has surged by 13.2% over the last year, official data showed, as the tiny Gulf Arab state recruits thousands of overseas workers ahead of hosting the soccer World Cup next month to cope with an unprecedented influx of fans.

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022

‘We need action’: how an Iranian soccer player is using his fame to fight the regime

Mahmood Ebrahimzadeh is one of a network of former athletes living in exile and urging global support for the uprising rocking Iran

The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2022

U.S. Soccer President: More Abuse Cases Emerged After NWSL Report

Cindy Parlow Cone announced new reports came to light in the wake of an investigation that uncovered systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2022