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USWNT methodically marches toward CONCACAF title, World Cup spot
After Sophia Smith's dominating performance against Jamaica and some help from Haiti against Mexico, the USWNT has achieved its goal of World Cup qualification in low-key fashion.
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Pop that collar! Man United kit inspired by Cantona; Ronaldo appears in launch
Man United's new home kit shows that, while the usual preseason uncertainty reigns at the club, they have at least got one thing right this summer.
TAKING A FRESH LOOK
Forget traditional soccer positions: Inside a new way to define roles
What if we changed the way we define soccer positions? A team of analysts came up with new function-based categories for players.
BREAKING DOWN THE BIG SIX
Premier League transfer report: Big Six clubs' business, issues to address
The 2022-23 Premier League season is just a month away, but while champions Man City are getting deals done, others have endured mixed fortunes in their efforts to revamp rosters.
CAN GALTIER BRING UCL GLORY?
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Can PSG finally win UCL with Galtier? Lessons from past coaches who tried, and failed
Christophe Galtier is the sixth PSG coach appointed since Qatar Sports Investments took over the club. What have we learned from the previous five as we try to predict how the former Lille and Nice boss will perform in the job?
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United join Chelsea, Bayern in chase for De Ligt
Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Chiellini would be 'very happy' to see Pulisic at Juventus
CAN SON KEEP GETTING BETTER?
SOCCER
Son Heung-Min at 30: The stats that show Spurs star is getting better with age
Son Heung-Min turned 30 on July 8 and there's no sign that the Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea star is slowing down any time soon.
Northern Ireland shows spirit, but cannot shock Hegerberg, Norway
While Norway is stacked with players like Ada Hegerberg, who is back in major tournament action, Northern Ireland's players are mostly amateurs with other jobs.
Julie Blakstad goes near post for Norway's opening goal
HUGE CHALLENGE FACING SPAIN
Spain without Alexia Putellas: Can they rally to contend for Euro 2022?
Spain's hopes of Euros glory were hit hard Tuesday with the injury to Putellas, the world's No. 1 player. How can they fill that gap and move on?
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- Ronaldo to miss Man United preseason tour
- USMNT's Pulisic should consider Juve - Chiellini
- USWNT beats Jamaica, books '23 World Cup spot
- Sources: Utd push for Martinez; FDJ deal in doubt
- Sources: Chelsea keen to re-sign Man City's Ake
- USMNT's De la Torre completes Celta move
- Ex-Arsenal, England star Wilshere retires at 30
- Blatter, Platini acquitted on FIFA fraud charges
- Bergwijn completes Ajax move from Spurs
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New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly may want to trade players, but here's why it doesn't happen in soccer
Trading players in the MLB, NBA and other American sports is commonplace. But new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly won't be able to conduct transfer business in the same way.
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2022-23 preseason schedules: Europe's top clubs heading to U.S., Asia and Australia on summer tours
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Our expansive and impressive voting pool (including current USWNT coach, Vlatko Andonovski) has narrowed down the 50 best women's players in the world.
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Predicting every game at the World Cup
Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
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World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
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What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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