Off the Pitch

Watch: Mal Swanson throws out first pitch at Cubs game to her husband Dansby

Mallory Swanson was back on a professional field Thursday night to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. The star USWNT forward missed out on the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a torn patellar tendon in her left knee.

She was in good spirits Thursday night as she threw the opening pitch to her husband Dansby Swanson.

New York Red Bulls sign 15-year-old Julian Zakrzewski Hall

The New York Red Bulls signed 15-year-old forward Julian Zakrzewski Hall to a homegrown MLS contract.

The first-team deal announced on Thursday runs through 2026 and includes an option for 2027.

The Red Bulls Academy product is the second-youngest homegrown signing in Red Bulls history.

Major League Soccer star Lionel Messi nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or

Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organizers France Football magazine on Wednesday.

Granddaughter brings 85-year-old grandpa to tears with a surprise trip to Real Madrid game

Get the tissues ready soccer fans because Real Madrid have shared an emotional heartwarming video that is sure to get the water works running.

The video comes from a woman named Sandra who is rumored to be a fan of rival club Barcelona. She took it upon herself to give her 85-year-old grandpa, Miguel, an unforgettable experience and surprise him with a trip to the newly renovated Santiago Bernabéu.

Who is Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko, what's his past and how much does he make?

Lionel Messi has become a headline magnet in the U.S. after making a transfer to Inter Miami and since making his first appearance on the pitch for the MLS club, everything the Argentine has touched has turned into gold, even his bodyguard.

So, who is Messi bodyguard Yassine Cheuko and how much does he make? We did some investigating to find out.

A Crazy List Of Celebrities Showed Up To Watch Messi In Los Angeles

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi's latest road trip to Los Angeles brought out all the stars. The game was remarkable not only for the 3-1 victory Miami secured to keep its unbeaten streak with Messi alive, but also for the sheer number of celebrities that turned up to see the GOAT in action.

PSA: Please respect youth soccer referees this season, they don’t get paid enough for your nonsense

Fall is rapidly approaching, and youth soccer is already underway this season. The18 unfortunately reports on far too many instances of enraged parents going after youth soccer referees. We’re looking to change the narrative on those poor officials in yellow and give them some more respect.

Barcelona to Brighton — Gulls land phenom Ansu Fati on season-long loan

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed forward Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Ansu Fati Brighton loan

Spanish soccer boss' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike

MOTRIL, Spain – The mother of the Spanish Soccer Federation's beleaguered chief Luis Rubiales who started a hunger strike in support of her son on Monday, was taken to a local hospital on Wednesday after feeling tired and stressed out, the local priest said.

Angeles Bejar had locked herself in a church in her hometown of Motril in southern Spain to protest the treatment of her son in a furore over kissing World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the mouth, which led to his suspension by FIFA on Saturday.

Milan’s commentator sounds like a proud American every time Pulisic scores and it’s hilarious

MilanTV commentator Mauro Suma is loving the arrival of Christian Pulisic to AC Milan more than anyone else. The Italian commentator has seen two Pulisic goals in two games and his reactions are the best.

Suma’s call of Pulisic’s goal vs. Torino from Saturday is about as good as it gets. The USMNT star opened the scoring in the 33rd minute to give Milan a 1-0 lead and this was Suma’s response on air.

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