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For the love of club (and country)

Jun 19, 2026

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7 min read

For the love of club (and country)

Plus: Oh Canada, Spain's rebound and how Scottish fans have improved diplomatic relations with the USA.

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The USMNT start in style

Jun 15, 2026

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6 min read

The USMNT start in style

Plus: Brazil start strong, why soccer teams run up the score and what manager has already lost his job.

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Joe
Welcome to the Summer of Soccer

Jun 12, 2026

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6 min read

Welcome to the Summer of Soccer

Plus: How the 48 team World Cup actually works, Mexico’s explosive opener, Canada’s golden generation, Scotland’s return after 26 years, and a miracle comeback after a fractured skull.

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Joe
The World Cup is (almost) here

Jun 8, 2026

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6 min read

The World Cup is (almost) here

Plus: New rules for the World Cup, a Liverpool legend hangs up his boots, USMNT v Germany recap and one last dance for Messi

The most iconic World Cup of all time is...?

Jun 5, 2026

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6 min read

The most iconic World Cup of all time is...?

With just seven days to go, I look back at the five most iconic editions in World Cup history, the US gets ready for one last warm-up tomorrow, and the player who almost missed his own wedding just to train. You don't want to miss this one.

Soccer's off-season

Jun 1, 2026

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5 min read

Soccer's off-season

Plus: Heartbreak in Budapest for Arsenal, what 'sacked' means in soccer, Liverpool searching for a new coach and, can Argentina win the World Cup again?

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The single most valuable game in sports

May 1, 2026

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5 min read

The single most valuable game in sports

English soccer's promotion and relegation system produces the Championship playoff final — a game worth $136 to the winner — and this Saturday Wrexham find if they'll qualify for it. Meanwhile, the Champions League served up NINE goals in Paris and one England fan is selling his house to attend the World Cup.

Who are the best teams in each European league?

Apr 27, 2026

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6 min read

Who are the best teams in each European league?

Plus: the stadium serving 13 million million beers and what horses have to do with soccer

Why World Cup 2026 will be unlike any other

Apr 3, 2026

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5 min read

Why World Cup 2026 will be unlike any other

Plus: the first-ever World Cup, an Irishman in Buenes Aires and LEGO breaks the internet

Why a soccer player can cost over $250m

Mar 2, 2026

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5 min read

Why a soccer player can cost over $250m

Plus: Cristiano Ronaldo's new club and Brazil's World Cup chances

The art of the sub (no, not the sandwich)

Feb 23, 2026

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6 min read

The art of the sub (no, not the sandwich)

Substitutions explained, Ronaldo's Atlanta visit, and a bad night for Messi

You're offside, mate

Feb 9, 2026

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4 min read

You're offside, mate

Plus: Wrexham's big day and Haaland's Anfield moment

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