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Most big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are trending down in 2022-23 ... here's why it matters

Barcelona could cruise to the league title and still feel uncertain about the future. Most big clubs are in the same boat, too. Why?

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At last, NWSL players can hopefully focus on soccer, not scandal

Women's soccer has been plagued by scandal, but in 2023 as the league works on implementing reforms, the players can worry solely about the game.

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Debut of VAR, World Cup, and coaching carousel add intrigue to 2023 season

The NWSL is ready to move on from last year's abuse allegations. The debut of VAR and more will help.

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Transfer Talk: Juventus tracking USMNT star Timothy Weah

United States star Timothy Weah could be in line for a blockbuster move to Serie A giants Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Brazil left searching for a spark while Argentina celebrates

Three months on from the Qatar World Cup, the contrast between winners Argentina and archrivals Brazil could not be more stark.

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