The Galaxy rewarded its fans not just with a championship in 2024, but also attack-minded, entertaining soccer.
Mike Woitalla
Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards, he is the author of two books. He coaches and referees youth soccer, and is a "Soccer Without Borders" volunteer.
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The American Soccer Weekend preview
Major League Soccer The 29th champion in MLS history will be crowned on Saturday when the LA Galaxy hosts the New York Red Bulls in MLS Cup 2024. The Galaxy is aiming for a record-extending sixth MLS title in what will be its 10th final. It finished runner-up in the inaugural MLS Cup in 1996 […]
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Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson move up the EPL standings
Antonee Robinson, in his second game as Fulham captain, got his fourth assist in a 3-1 win over Brighton that moved the Cottagers from 10th to 6th place. Oft-injured Tyler Adams played the full 90 in back-to-back EPL games for the first time since March of 2023 in a 1-0 in over Tottenham that moved […]
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Dortmund’s new ‘super jewel’ is 15-year-old American Mathis Albert
Both Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna made Bundesliga debuts for BVB at age 17, a mark SportBild said could likely be beaten by Albert.
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Willy Roy and 1980 men’s national team honored with 2025 Walt Chyzowych awards
Willy Roy, the first U.S. player to score at Azteca Stadium, will receive the 31st annual Walt Chyzowych Lifetime Achievement Award at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago Jan. 11. Roy’s 20 appearances and nine goals for the USA in 1965-1973 included its lone goal in a 3-1 loss at Mexico in 1974 World […]
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Ajax teen star Lily Yohannes adds intrigue to USA-Netherlands rivalry
Watching Lily Yohannes’ teammates celebrate her debut goal for the USA is to witness a wonderful example of soccer sparking pure joy.
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Alex Zendejas helps keep Club America on tricampeonato track
U.S. attackers Alex Zendejas and Brandon Vazquez have a chance to meet in the Apertura 2024 final.
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Andres Cantor provides Argentine insight on Mauricio Pochettino and eagerly anticipates the full-circle 2026 World Cup
The USA’s most famous soccer commentator explains where Pochettino fits in with Menottismo vs. Bilardismo.
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Ricardo Pepi hits hat trick; Gio Reyna returns; Joe Scally subbed after head clash
Ricardo Pepi is tied atop the Dutch Eredivisie Golden Boot race after a hat trick in PSV’s 5-0 win over FC Groningen.
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Tab Ramos on USMNT progress under Mauricio Pochettino: ‘Now we can expect excellence’
We checked in again with U.S. Hall of Famer Tab Ramos after Mauricio Pochettino’s second camp: the November window that marked the Argentine’s first official competition games at the helm.