On Tuesday, November 26, after leading the Orlando Pride to secure their first NWSL championship, the BBC awarded striker Barbara Banda Women’s Footballer of the Year. Banda was nominated by an international panel of soccer experts and won the award just days after scoring the winning goal in the national championship game. At the height […]
Tag: Soccer
Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr Announce Pregnancy
Australian striker Sam Kerr and American midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby in 2025. In an Instagram post, Kerr and Mewis revealed that Mewis is carrying their child. Photo booth images show the two holding their ultrasound and Mewis showing off her belly. “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025,” the caption read. The couple revealed their […]
Spain overcomes England to win Euro 2024
Another amazing Euro Cup ended on Sunday, with Spain being crowned the Euro 2024 champions for a record fourth time. With a 2-1 finish over opponent England, Spain won with goals from Nico Williams in the 47th minute and Mikel Oyarzabal in the 86th minute, despite losing key midfielder Rodrigo Hernández Cascante. England’s Cole Palmer […]
Argentina beats Colombia to win nation’s 16th Copa América, fans get unruly before game
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time to win the nation’s 16th Copa América late Sunday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Due to rowdy fans outside causing damage and delays, the game started at 9:22 pm ET, 82 minutes after the scheduled start time. After Lionel Messi went down with a leg […]
Colombia advances over Uruguay to Copa América final as fights break out post-game
Colombia’s win, a 1-0 finish over Uruguay at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, advanced them to the Copa América final. In front of over 70,000 spectators, Uruguay fell behind early in the match and did not find a way to match Colombia. However, the game ended with some unscrupulous sights. […]
Has Soccer gained a stronger foothold within the US? (OP-ED)
The sports industry in the United States continues to grow robustly, with staple sports like basketball, baseball, and American football maintaining mainstream popularity. However, with the recent rise of other internationally popular sports like cricket within the country, will soccer finally develop a thriving fanbase in the U.S.? The answer is yes. Soccer is currently […]
New York City’s First Soccer Stadium might not be good for the city (OP-ED)
In the lead-up to the 2028 Olympics, New York City has kick-started development on its first-ever soccer stadium, “The Cube,” at Willets Point in Queens. This project has been a long time coming for the New York City Football Club, and for the Eric Adams administration, the new stadium could be a means to revitalize […]
Now that Messi is thinking of retiring, Julian Alvarez will be the next big soccer star (Op-Ed)
Now that Lionel Messi is thinking about calling it quits after almost twenty years of amazing plays, all eyes are on Julian Alvarez, who may become the next great soccer star. Alvarez has established himself as one of Argentina’s most promising young players, following in Messi’s footsteps with a string of outstanding performances and an […]
Are female athletes getting the recognition they deserve? (Op-Ed)
There is still a huge gender gap in how much credit men and female players get in the sports world. This discord stems from the way sports have developed over time, which has been defined by a storyline that is dominated by men and reinforced by cultural standards. The bias towards male-dominated sports continues, pushing […]
Why soccer is the most important sport in the world
If you’re looking for a sport that unites people like no other, go no farther than soccer, or football as it’s called outside of North America. Its influence permeates every culture on the planet, beyond the confines of a mere playing field. The FIFA World Cup, a celebration of teamwork, enthusiasm, and patriotism, is a […]
Sagiv Jehezkel detained in Turkey for controversial act of solidarity
Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel was briefly detained last Sunday in Antalya, Turkey, after making a gesture of solidarity with Israeli hostages in Gaza. Antalyaspor suspended Jehezkel over the weekend after showing his bandaged wrist which had the message “100 days, 7/10”. The message was about Sunday marking 100 days since 240 Israelis were taken […]
Real Madrid makes the final of the Spanish Super Cup after a thrilling 5-3 extra-time win against Atlético Madrid
A nailbiting game packed with dynamism saw Real Madrid secure the Spanish Super Cup during Wednesday’s semifinal against Atlético Madrid. It was a 5-3 score in favor of Real Madrid that gave them the win during the extra time portion of the match. It was anyone’s game as regular time drove to a close with […]
