First formalized nearly two centuries ago in England, modern-day soccer has since grown into a global phenomenon. Today, more than 3.5 billion fans follow the game, making it the most popular sport in ...

This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian. The 2024 Paris Paralympics have shown the general public how vast, extraordinary, and too often ignored the world ...

The grandiose statements, about “unique opportunity” and “transformational change,” are popping up everywhere these days in American soccer. They’re the common lexicon of panelists and pundits, of ...

Players from Wisła Kraków, a Polish second-division club, celebrate an unlikely Polish Cup win in 2024. The team credit in-depth data analysis for the against-the-odds triumph. (Photo by Foto ...

Whether your child is just starting out or has been kicking a ball since toddlerhood, it’s natural to wonder what’s realistic at their age. Should they be learning to pass? Should they be playing full ...

Burnley were relegated from the Premier League in 2024. / Sports Press Photo/IMAGO In soccer, the consequences of losing a match vary depending on the type of fixture. In a cup competition's knockout ...

Oklahoma City is working to bring more soccer to the state, backed by new investments, a team rebrand, a downtown stadium scheduled to open in 2027 and a new youth soccer academy. A rebrand is ...