• Ilie Sanchez, the conductor
    by Scott French on May 30, 5:29 PM
    The 32-year-old Spaniard is the heart at the center of all that MLS's reigning giant has achieved in the past season and a half.
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  • Iowa Soccer innovates approach to training young refs
    by Dan Woog on May 26, 2:55 AM
    The program minimizes barriers to entry and provides practical preparation with the aim of increasing long-term retention.
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  • Huntsville City: Nashville SC's second team is 'first team' for North Alabama soccer fans
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on May 26, 12:01 AM
    Nashville SC is the only MLS club to have its MLS Next Pro team in a separate, out-of-state market.
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  • Jonathan Gomez shines for USA at U-20 World Cup with golazo and wingback play
    by Brian Sciaretta on May 25, 11:16 PM
    The 19-year-old Texan has been playing for Real Sociedad's reserve team since arriving in Spain from Louisville City.
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  • Book Review: Franz Beckenbauer's story, flaws and all
    by Ian Plenderleith on May 24, 6:44 PM
    Uli Hesse has written the best and most focused book about the greatest German player, faults and all.
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  • Californian Reina Bonta on playing for Brazil's Santos FC and the Philippines: 'Experiencing something very special'
    by Mike Woitalla on May 23, 4:54 PM
    Her coaches at youth club De Anza Force included Mikey Varas, currently the U.S. U-20 men's national team coach.
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  • Decoding FIFA's Big Sensational (BS) 2026 World Cup Brand Launch Thing
    by Ian Plenderleith on May 20, 3:20 PM
    The branding for the World Cup hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico was unveiled last week in Los Angeles.
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  • Goalkeeper Gaga Slonina set for major role on world stage for U.S. U-20s
    by Brian Sciaretta on May 20, 1:15 AM
    Although short-handed for group play at the U-20 World Cup, the USA has an extraordinarily experienced young goalkeeper.
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  • John Kowalski: A coach of all seasons now leads Pennsylvania youth teams
    by Dan Woog on May 18, 6:39 PM
    The 71-year-old's career has spanned U.S. national teams, men and women's college ball, indoor and outdoor pros.
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  • Paul Gardner's take on U.S. sports 50 years ago: 'A perspective on life in America'
    by Mike Woitalla on May 16, 6:46 PM
    Our longtime columnist, who turned 93 this week, was an early contributor to the field of sports sociology.
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  • European Champions League is peak soccer. But can a brand have a soul?
    by Ian Plenderleith on May 16, 1:28 AM
    Even the frugal Bundesliga may raise money for the present in exchange for the sale of future media rights.
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  • USA at Under-20 World Cup: calculated risks, six key players, and overall expectations
    by Brian Sciaretta on May 13, 12:22 AM
    Coach Mikey Varas is going to play the group stage shorthanded with just 19 players (including three goalkeepers).
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  • For coaches and refs: Maintain composure. Don't condescend.
    by Beau Dure on May 11, 2:51 AM
    On a rainy late-April afternoon, I returned to the soccer field after a five-month layoff,
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  • Frank Yallop on Monterey Bay F.C.'s Open Cup run and the young club's local impact
    by Arlo Moore-Bloom on May 8, 8:15 PM
    Second-year USL Championship club Monterey Bay hosts MLS champ LAFC in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32.
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  • Celebrating success doesn't mean you have to gloat about it too
    by Ian Plenderleith on May 6, 1:28 AM
    There are good ways to celebrate good play. Spontaneous exuberance is a fine and natural thing. But ...
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