Tag: Soccer
Reflecting on Alex Morgan's career: The athlete, the fighter, the human
SAN DIEGO — Last week, I tossed out my plans to be in Washington D.C. for a different NWSL match and booked a...
How USMNT sealed Pochettino deal, the data debate, Premier League hat-trick race
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In search of 'seal dribbler', Odegaard injury, and Gibraltar – a political football
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Canada's win over USMNT shows Copa was no fluke as they ascend to be CONCACAF's top side
KANSAS CITY — As the Canadian men’s national team left Children’s Mercy Park, there were no grins of jubilation after a 2-1 win...
Why Niko Sigur chose Canada over Croatia: 'He’s got that savviness even though he's young'
KANSAS CITY – Niko Sigur relaxed his normally stern gaze, stood in front of grown men he had never met before and took...
USWNT won Olympic gold without Alex Morgan, but her impact extends beyond on-field wins
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article to reflect Alex Morgan’s retirement announcement on Sept. 5, 2024. The story was...