National Teams

20-Year-Old Alphonso Davies Collects 2nd Canadian Men’s Player Of The Year Award

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies has been named the 2020 Canadian Player of the Year, Canada Soccer said on Thursday, on the back of a remarkable season with the Bundesliga club.

The 20-year-old left back, who also claimed the honor in 2018, enjoyed a stellar year in which the German club won five trophies, including the Champions League. Davies earned the highest voting score from Canadian media and coaches, finishing just ahead of Christine Sinclair's record set in 2012, Canada Soccer said.

Estadio Centenario de Montevideo declarado Monumento Histórico Nacional

El Estadio Nacional de Montevideo ha sido declarado Monumento Histórico Nacional.

El estadio también fue reconocido en 1983 por la FIFA como el único Monumento Histórico del Fútbol Mundial.

Se construyó en 1930 para albergar la primera Copa Mundial de la FIFA y para conmemorar el centenario de la independencia de Uruguay.

Uruguay no sólo ganó la Copa del Mundo de 1930 allí, sino que ha ganado cada una de las 4 Copas América que se han celebrado en el estadio.

El estadio seguirá siendo preservado como un centro de la cultura del fútbol en Uruguay.

Berhalter Leaves ‘Open Door’ For Efraín Álvarez As Teenager Impresses At USMNT Camp

Gregg Berhalter, you sly dog. 

18-year-old phenom Efraín Álvarez hasn’t filed a one-time switch from Mexico to the USMNT yet, but that hasn’t stopped Berhalter from luring Zlatan Ibrahimovic's cub into camp, showering him with praise and raising the pulse of Tri supporters everywhere. 

Finnish Striker Scores 95th-Minute Winner Off Her Face To Keep Euro 2022 Hopes Alive

The Finland women’s national team scored a ridiculous last-minute goal against Scotland on Tuesday to win 1-0 and keep its dream alive of qualifying for the 2022 UEFA Women’s Championship. A 95th-minute Amanda Rantanen Finaldn goal vs Scotland could be one of the crucial moments that sends the Nordic country to its first major tournament since 2013.

USWNT, USSF Reach Deal On Working Conditions, Setting Table For More Equal Pay Demands

The U.S. women's national team and U.S. Soccer Federation reached a settlement in their long-running lawsuit over working conditions on Tuesday.

The parties filed in court a proposed settlement in which U.S. Soccer agreed to implement various policies regarding working conditions for the women's team related to hotel accommodation, staffing, venues and travel.

Argentines To Boycott Rugby Team For Failing To Adequately Honor Maradona

BUENOS AIRES — The fallout over the Argentina rugby team’s much-criticised tribute to Diego Maradona extended further on Tuesday with some Argentines saying they will boycott the side because of what they consider an inadequate homage to the late soccer great.

The Pumas, as the team are known, used what looked like black electrical tape as armbands in their Tri-Nations test loss to New Zealand on Saturday and many Argentines felt their tribute paled in comparison to the All Blacks'.

The Legend Of Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona will always be remembered as one of the all-time greats of the sport.

He proved himself from an early age, and found success on the club and international levels of play.

There were ups and downs in his career, but his impact is undeniable.

He had many legendary moments, and we only cover a few in this video.

The Mewis Sisters Represent The USWNT With Pride

Sam Mewis is a familiar face among the USWNT squad and has been a solid midfielder for the World Cup champions. Her sister Kristie, on the other hand, had not made an appearance for the USWNT since 2014.

However, after suffering an ACL injury and returning back to the NWSL stronger and more confident, Kristie earned herself an NWSL Challenge Cup with Houston and a roster spot on the USWNT as they faced the Netherlands. After a six-year hiatus, USWNT manager Vlatko Andonovski decided two Mewis’ were better than one. He was definitely right!

Sophia Smith Becomes First Player Born In 2000s To Earn USWNT Cap

Younger generations are making their mark on the footballing world, and Sophia Smith is one of many that have the proven ability to make everyone around them feel old.

Smith graduated early from Stanford University after winning an NCAA Championship to pursue her dream of playing professionally in the NWSL. After being the No. 1 overall 2020 NWSL College Draft pick and scoring her first professional goal in her debut with the Portland Thorns, Smith has shown she's capable of playing at any level.

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