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Why all 16 playoff teams will (and won't) win MLS Cup

Look at the MLS playoff field long enough and you can make a case that all 16 teams have what it takes to be contenders -- or that they're pretenders.

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FIFA WORLD CUP

No, Saudi Arabia is not building a World Cup stadium on top of a skyscraper

Despite what you may have seen on social media, there won't be any stadiums on top of skyscrapers at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

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THE RACE TO 1,000 GOALS

Cristiano Ronaldo's race to 1,000 goals: When will he reach that remarkable number?

It seems like a matter of when, not if, Ronaldo scores his 1,000th goal, especially after reaching 950 this weekend. But when will he do it, and can anyone else possibly follow him?

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PREMIER LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Why we know Arsenal will win the Premier League (and how they could still be stopped)

We're not even a quarter of the way through the Premier League season, but we're ready to call it: Arsenal are winning it all. Well, unless ...

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Arne Slot's biggest test yet as Liverpool head coach: Ending this mini-crisis

After the dizzying highs of a league title, Liverpool's slump this term under Arne Slot has become a crisis.

MLS PLAYOFFS

Alonso Martínez scores stunning goal to win Game 1 for NYCFC

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Haaland to replace Vinicuis at Real Madrid?

Real Madrid could look to Man City striker Erling Haaland to replace forward Vinícius Júnior. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

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Powerhouses Spain, Germany set up mouthwatering Nations League final

Reigning world champions Spain will take on perennial European powerhouse Germany to decide the winner of the UEFA Women's Nations League.

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ENGLAND, U.S. GET BIG WINS

Agyemang injury worry, Lionesses return to form, Matildas outclassed

The Lionesses rediscovered their top gear but might have suffered a major blow, while the Matildas must flip the script in this burgeoning rivalry.

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Moultrie & Co. get Hayes' team back playing 'the USA way'

For a team that prides itself on playing "the USA way," Sunday's win was a good response to Thursday's loss.

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