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Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández to be part of Fox's World Cup broadcast team

Former Galaxy standout and Mexico soccer legend Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández is heading to the broadcast booth as part of Fox's World Cup coverage...

Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup ambitions are wildly off from reality

Losses to Belgium and Portugal in World Cup tuneups do not bode well for Mauricio Pochettino's plans to reach at least the World Cup semifinals...

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Galaxy's early-season struggles continue in frustrating loss to Minnesota

The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak...

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 04:58:27 GMT

Lucky or good, John Thorrington keeps LAFC striving for best results

The general manager and co-president has a new coach and a team off to a 4-0-1 start in MLS play with a record five consecutive shutouts...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Galaxy great Landon Donovan reveals his inner struggles in unconventional memoir

In his newly released memoir, Galaxy great Landon Donovan recounts his troubled relationship with his father and how he overcame crippling depression...

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

American-owned Inter Milan aiming for global recognition on and off the pitch

Inter Milan is hoping to join Paris Saint-Germain and other European soccer teams in becoming a brand that reaches beyond Italian soccer fans...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angel City embarks on a 'new beginning' in dominant, season-opening victory

Angel City puts last year's struggles behind them with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Chicago Stars spearheaded by its new-look roster...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:17:19 GMT

Angel City co-founder tired of waiting for success: 'It's time to win'

Angel City has plenty of wins in the community, but it has struggled to be successful on the pitch. The team is confident they will be better in 2026...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Which team could replace Iran in the World Cup? The answer is complicated

Iran announced it cannot play World Cup matches in Los Angeles and Seattle after the U.S. attacked the country. FIFA will decide who replaces Iran...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:34:36 GMT

With U.S. at war with Iran, political upheaval could engulf World Cup

Conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to put politics at the center of the 2026 World Cup instead of soccer's most prestigious showcase...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:02:29 GMT

Galaxy's Jamaican opponent in Champions Cup may be short 10 players because of visa woes

Up to 10 players from Jamaican team Mount Pleasant were denied visas for its CONCACAF Champions Cup match against the Galaxy in L.A., raising concerns about World Cup travel...

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 23:51:12 GMT

12-year-old dies after collapsing during soccer practice in San Bernardino

Paramedics were sent about 8:40 p.m., said San Bernardino County Fire Department Capt. Eric Sherwin. The boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital...

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 17:18:43 GMT

Telemundo unveils 700 hours of World Cup programming and plans to air 92 games

Telemundo executives said its coverage of the World Cup featuring nine different play-by-play teams must be exceptional because the tournament will be played at home...

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:40:17 GMT

New soccer media company confident it can cultivate a captive U.S. audience

Kickback Soccer Media believes it has a solution to the perplexing numbers when it comes to soccer fans engaging with the sport via television and social media...

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After El Mencho's death sparked violence, some worry about World Cup matches in Mexico

The death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho" sparked a wave of violence in an area slated to host World Cup matches this summer, making some fans nervous...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:42:07 GMT

Why the record crowd at the LAFC-Inter Miami match was about more than Lionel Messi

Twice in the last four seasons an LAFC game produced an attendance record. Saturday's attendance of 75,673 was the largest for a season opener and second-largest ever...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

LAFC kicks off season with shutout of reigning champion Inter Miami at Coliseum

Reigning MLS champion Inter Miami and star Lionel Messi had no answers as LAFC rolled to 3-0 win Saturday night at the Coliseum...

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:53:07 GMT

Galaxy open another season without Riqui Puig, but with more depth

The star midfielder required more surgery after a knee injury sidelined him last year, yet the team is hoping to build on what it learned from playing well late last season...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

LAFC manager Marc Dos Santos embraces expectations: 'A privilege to be under pressure'

Marc Dos Santos is now the guy calling the shots for LAFC. And if he misfires, it will be clear who deserves the blame. Dos Santos welcomes the scrutiny...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:40:48 GMT

Why a 2026 World Cup boycott is unlikely to be successful

FIFA's control over soccer competitions at all level of sport is one of the reasons it's hard for participating teams to boycott the 2026 World Cup...

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

German soccer leader adds to calls for boycott of World Cup matches in United States

Calls for boycotting U.S. World Cup matches are surging after two ICE fatal shootings, aggressive immigration tactics and international hostility...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:52:20 GMT

After split with sister, Gisele Thompson seeks own identity with Angel City and U.S. teams

After learning from sister Alyssa Thompson, 20-year-old Gisele Thompson is pushing to consistently shine for Angel City FC and the U.S. national team...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement

Christen Press, honored by the U.S. women's soccer team before its win over Paraguay, is determined to be an advocate for women's sports in retirement...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:45:10 GMT

Trinity Rodman becomes NWSL's highest-paid player after she re-signs with Washington Spirit

Trinity Rodman re-signed with Washington Spirit on a deal reportedly worth more than $2 million annually, making her the NWSL's highest-paid player...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:28:14 GMT

Emma Hayes eager to see which top prospects can prove they belong on USWNT

As much as U.S. women's national soccer team coach Emma Hayes would like to have her full roster at the ready, having several veteran players out presents an opportunity...

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT

As 2026 World Cup nears, Alan Rothenberg reflects on U.S. soccer's transformation

As the man behind the 1984 L.A. Olympics soccer tournament and the 1994 World Cup, Alan Rothenberg arguably had more to do with writing the story of modern U.S. Soccer than anyone...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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