Major League Soccer’s youth system, MLS NEXT, is introducing a new way to evaluate young talent—Quality of Play rankings—for its U13 and U14 age groups. Rather than focusing on wins and losses, this system assesses individual player actions and performance during games, including off-the-ball movement and tactical decisions. The move aims to identify long-term potential…
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How the U.S. Open Cup Works: A True Test of American Soccer’s Depth
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States, dating back to 1914. What makes it especially unique is its open format, allowing clubs from every level of the U.S. soccer pyramid—from elite professionals to local amateur teams—to compete in a single-elimination tournament. This structure leads to…
What is PGMOL? Inside the Organization Behind English Football’s Referees
When watching a Premier League match, fans often direct their praise—or more often, their frustration—toward the officials on the pitch. But few know about the organization working behind the scenes to train, assign, and assess those referees. Enter PGMOL, short for Professional Game Match Officials Limited. A Brief Overview Established in 2001, PGMOL is the…
Man City’s Guardiola: Haaland could miss seven weeks
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Erling Haaland could be on the sidelines for seven weeks with an ankle injury he picked…
LAFC, Club America could play for final FIFA Club World Cup spot
FIFA is considering a one-game playoff match between Los Angeles FC and Mexican side Club America to determine who will fill the final FIFA …
How to Watch the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals: TV Schedule and Broadcast Details
Soccer fans, get ready! The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals are here, and FOX Sports has you covered with live broadcasts across FS1 and FS2 from Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 9. Whether you’re following MLS stars like Lionel Messi with Inter Miami or the intense clashes between Liga MX powerhouses, here’s everything you…
Sporting Kansas City parts ways with Peter Vermes
Sporting Kansas City have mutually parted ways with longtime manager Peter Vermes, the club announced Monday morning.
Vermes was the long…
Thomas Müller Expected to Leave Bayern Munich This Summer Amid MLS Interest
Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to part ways with club legend Thomas Müller at the end of the current season, marking the likely conclusion of a remarkable era. According to reports from BILD and Kicker, the club does not intend to offer the 35-year-old attacker a new contract, despite Müller’s desire to stay. While formal…
Aston Villa’s Long Wait for Silverware: A Glorious Past, a Promising Future
As one of England’s most historic football clubs, Aston Villa has experienced both the pinnacle of European glory and the agony of prolonged silverware droughts. While fans at Villa Park continue to roar with pride and passion, it’s been nearly three decades since they last celebrated a major trophy win. The Last Major Triumph: 1996…
Arsenal Eye Sporting CP Star Viktor Gyokeres as Premier Striker Target for Summer Transfer
London, March 30, 2025 – Arsenal are intensifying their pursuit of Sporting CP’s sensational Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, positioning him as a prime candidate for a high-profile summer transfer, according to reliable football journalist David Ornstein. The 26-year-old forward has emerged as a key target for the Gunners, driven by the admiration of Arsenal’s newly…