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Diego has followed the US men's and women's national teams through the lean stretches and the breakthroughs, and he thinks the sport's American moment is finally arriving.
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As Barcelona searches for a specialist striker, the potential arrival of USMNT star Folarin Balogun represents more than a transfer—it is a defining moment for the American striker on the world stage.
As Major League Soccer seeks the 'passion' of the World Cup, it risks erasing the authentic, knockout drama of America's oldest soccer tournament.
As Major League Soccer seeks to replicate World Cup excitement, its reluctance to fully commit to the nation's oldest knockout tournament creates a rift in American soccer.
Proposed changes include a double-elimination bracket and the removal of conferences as the league aligns with the international calendar.
Proposed changes include a double-elimination format and the removal of conferences as the league shifts to a fall-to-spring calendar.
The raw physical profiles of the 2026 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team underscore the talent pool soccer has yet to fully capture.
As US fans pivot from the World Cup to the English club game, the departure of Pep Guardiola from Manchester City signals a seismic shift in the world's most high-profile league.
A 4-1 drubbing by Belgium in Seattle exposed a systemic failure to curate high-stakes competition, leaving the U.S. men's national team at risk of wasting its home-field advantage.
The season-ending ACL tear suffered by the Portland Thorns star is a devastating blow to a club and country, but it also highlights the physical precariousness of America's youngest elite talents.
The 20-year-old USWNT star suffered a right knee ACL injury during training, likely missing the Concacaf W Championship.
Opinion: Jeff Bezos entering the fray isn't just a transfer boost for Liverpool; it's the ultimate signal that soccer is now the premier asset class for the world's most aggressive capitalists.
The Norwegian star's luxury vessel is transforming into a public spectacle, highlighting the celebrity reach of soccer's elite.
As the U.S. pushes for global soccer relevance, a rift emerges between the federation's demand for transparency and the White House's loyalty to Gianni Infantino.
The league selects LAFC co-managing owner and 26North senior partner to succeed Don Garber in 2027.
The league pivots toward a corporate investment model as LAFC co-managing owner succeeds Don Garber.
The league pivots toward a venture-capital approach to scaling as LAFC co-managing owner succeeds Don Garber.
A new deal through 2030 signals that US Soccer is betting on Mauricio Pochettino to turn a 'competitive' squad into a global powerhouse, despite a bruising exit at the 2026 World Cup.
The league celebrates the arrival of Brazil legend Casemiro while homegrown prospects continue to depart for Europe.
As US Soccer nears a deal to extend Mauricio Pochettino through 2030, the federation is wagering that a high-priced investment can turn 'promising' results into global dominance.
By securing Robert Lewandowski over a massive Saudi Arabian payday, the Chicago Fire have proven that the American game is no longer just a sunset destination, but a legitimate choice for the world's elite.
Opinion: Inter Miami's pursuit of a global icon proves that the league's superstar strategy is now colliding head-on with its own regulatory framework.
Opinion: As the Herons stockpile global icons like Casemiro, the league's commitment to its own rules is starting to look like a secondary concern to the spectacle.
As the world celebrates the beautiful game, the forced removal of Atlanta's unhoused population reveals a brutal contradiction in America's sporting moment.
A star-studded final concludes the largest World Cup in history, featuring a massive entertainment spectacle and a clash of generations.
Fifa's Arsène Wenger warns that talent remains untapped when youth soccer is a luxury; US Soccer leadership agrees a total system overhaul is the only way forward.
Gotham FC's record-breaking night at Citi Field proves the league is finally scaling its infrastructure to match the gravity of its global stars.
By pitting the Olympic gold medalists against the reigning World Cup champions, the U.S. is signaling its intentions ahead of the Brazil tournament.
Despite a knockout loss to Belgium, the USMNT's record-breaking viewership proves the beautiful game has moved past the niche and into the center of the national sporting consciousness.
Opinion: The record-breaking viewership of the USMNT's exit proves that soccer is no longer a niche interest, but a mainstream cultural event.
A public prediction record for Diego Mercer’s calls is coming soon.