From Tolisso to Lozano, players to watch in Russia 2018
The FIFA World Cup serves as the launching pad for many a young or relatively unknown player who goes on to greener pastures and brighter futures after brilliant performances under...
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Teams arrive in Russia, Vieira leaves NYCFC and the best of the soccer weekend
Less than a handful of days separate us from the long-awaited start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. With only three days until Russia and Saudi Arabia kick...
South America seek an end to its European drought in Russia 2018
Since its inception in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has been in the middle of a continental tug-of-war between the two continents that dominate not just the tournament, but the...
Sanchez mistake costs Chicago Fire victory over Revolution
Off a memorable performance midweek in the U.S. Open Cup, Richard Sanchez went from hero to villain in a matter of just three days. Sanchez’s costly mistake in the second...
Russia 2018, Messi’s and Ronaldo’s last shot at World Cup glory
The world’s top two players of the last decade face a pivotal point in their careers in the 2018 FIFA World Cup this summer, perhaps the last opportunity for them...
Mexico’s partying scandal, the Argentina-Israel controversy and the best of the week in soccer
Believe it or not, the 2018 FIFA World Cup is only six days away from starting in Moscow, with all 32 teams making final preparations for the big dance. However,...
Chicago Fire advance in U.S. Open Cup on dramatic penalty kicks over Columbus
After nearly three hours, four game periods and a seemingly endless penalty shootout, the Chicago Fire booked their ticket to the Round of 16 of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup...
Neymar’s dashing return, Germany’s slump and the best of the soccer weekend
The wide world of soccer is heading full throttle towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as the clock ticks closer and closer to the opening match on June 14. This...
Katai, Gordon lead Fire once again in win over San Jose Earthquakes
Following a road loss midweek to the Philadelphia Union, the Chicago Fire bounced back with a victory on home soil, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes, 2-1 in front of 14,138...
From oldest player to most World Cups played, the records at stake in Russia 2018
The arrival of the 2018 FIFA World Cup presents an opportunity for players and teams to write their names in the record books of the sport’s most important tournament. Two...