Tag: Soccer
Hwang, Son and the growing racism faced by East and South East Asians in football
A pre-season friendly on a training ground in the Spanish city of Marbella was a low-key setting to shine a spotlight on a...
Naomi Girma scores first two goals for USWNT in win over Argentina
This international window has been all about firsts for the U.S. women’s national team. For Naomi Girma that came in the form of...
Inside Manchester United's pursuit of Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag's exit as manager
Members of Manchester United’s hierarchy doubtless got a sense of deja vu during the executive committee meeting held at INEOS’ London headquarters on...
Why don't goalkeepers wear caps anymore?
Brad and Charlie Hart are season-ticket holders at Spurs. Father and son, they always sit near the tunnel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...
What it's like to vote for Ballon d’Or Feminin: The Athletic's Steph Yang shares some insight
I was selected as the United States journalist to vote on the women’s Ballon d’Or this year. Though the general process is fairly...
The six Barcelona youngsters who rattled Real Madrid – from history-making Yamal to nerveless Cubarsi
“We are unique. They can never be like us. With all the youngsters from La Masia. What a recital. What pride.”That was how...