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Lucas Paquetá and the FA’s Two-Year Failure

Lucas Paquetá is expected to be cleared, but the FA’s two-year investigation cost him a major transfer, a national team place, and his reputation.

The Cosmos Are Back. But This Time, It’s Different.

The New York Cosmos will return in 2026 as part of USL League One, but this isn’t just nostalgia. With a historic stadium, men’s and women’s teams, and a clear purpose, it’s one of the most meaningful relaunches in American soccer history—and a powerful reminder of everything MLS keeps forgetting.

Transform Your Backyard into Wembley: Mini Goals, Trees, and More

Turn your backyard into the ultimate soccer paradise with mini goals, Thuja Green Giant trees, a comfy patio set, and a top-tier soccer ball. Whether you're practicing your shots or hosting a mini match, this guide will help you create a Wembley-inspired setup right at home.

Broken Deals, Bold Ambitions: The Future of Brazil’s Broadcast Rights

A League at a Crossroads The 2025 Club World Cup spotlighted Brazilian football like few moments before. Flamengo, Palmeiras, Botafogo, and Fluminense all performed on the global stage. For a moment, it felt like everything was aligning: talent, attention, infrastructure, engagement. All that was missing was putting a bow on

So...It's Your First Flamengo Crisis

Flamengo’s Nine-Day Crossroads: From Global Acclaim to Self-Inflicted Chaos It’s hard to believe that just nine days ago, Flamengo was being celebrated around the world. Millions of new fans, a brand-building playground for the club. Suddenly met with an all-too-familiar boogeyman for Brazilian teams. A panic-fueled crisis. Usually,

Gold Cup Final Preview

USA v Mexico Pt...We've All Lost Count at this Point. Here we go again..the biggest match what feels like every year. This is The Rumble in the Jungle for the USA and Mexico. All-Time Head-to-Head (Entering July 6, 2025) * Overall record: Mexico leads 38 wins – USA

Fall of the Soviet (Football) Union

The Forgotten Giants: How the USSR Built One of the World’s Strongest Soccer Leagues

Is Diego Luna “Him”?

“I Don’t Care if It’s an Overreaction” — Meet the Heartbeat of US Soccer Okay, this is totally an overreaction... but I do not care. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Christian Pulisic being arrogant for skipping the US Gold Cup camp. In that blog, I gave

The Casual Take – Match Previews | July 4th, 2025

Two Brazilians, an Englishman, and a Saudi Arabian walk into a bar... In Memory of Diogo Jota and His Brother André Before football, we remember. This week, the sport lost Diogo Jota and his younger brother André — a devastating and unimaginable tragedy. Diogo was more than a Liverpool star or

Flamengo vs Bayern Munich Recap: A Champions League-Level Clash That Showed Flamengo Belongs — But Must Evolve

A Champions League-caliber battle between Flamengo and Bayern Munich shows how close Brazil’s top clubs are to global greatness — but also what’s still missing. This Was Not a Friendly — It Was a Champions League-Caliber War This was not a marketing ploy or a soft preseason runout. Flamengo vs

Meet Botafogo: The Unstoppable Underdog — Legends, Chaos, American Dreamers

Legends, collapse, American chaos, and a Copa Libertadores title. Why it’s time to trust in Botafogo. When most Americans are told about Brazilian football, the clichés are bound to spring to mind—Pelé’s Santos, Neymar’s stepovers, the sea of red at Flamengo. But if you desire the

The Most Unlikable Man in US Soccer…but he’s right

I'm No Fan of Landon Donovan I'll be honest — I’m no fan of Landon Donovan. In fact, I’d go as far as to say I’m a Donovan hater. Not because of what he did on the pitch — he's had some legendary

Urawa Reds Fans Show the World What Asia Is All About

Urawa Reds, the Club World Cup, and a Fanbase That Deserves Your Attention I’ll be honest — I don’t know much about the J.League. Aside from Zico’s legendary run as both a player and a coach, that’s about the extent of my knowledge of Japanese football.

Watching Soccer in the U.S. Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Watching global soccer in the U.S. is a mess—too many apps, high costs, and terrible coverage. We break down why the fan experience deserves better.