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DeAndre Yedlin Shows Off Blazing Speed To Set Newcastle On The Way To A Rare Win

Newcastle United has finally figured out how to win a match.

After going 10 matches without a win to start the Premier League campaign, the Magpies have done it twice in the last week to jump out of the relegation zone. And DeAndre Yedlin’s offense was vital to Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday at St. James’ Park. 

While Salomón Rondón will receive most of the plaudits for scoring both goals for the Magpies against Bournemouth, Yedlin was the spark to get the offense going. 

Former USMNT Star Eric Wynalda Loses House, World Cup Memorabilia To Wildfire

Eric Wynalda is one of the most iconic figures in U.S. Soccer history — up there with Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas and Mia Hamm. The striker turned broadcaster turned coach was a veteran of three World Cups and was the USMNT’s all-time leading scorer from seven years.

On Friday morning, Wynalda lost decades of memorabilia in a massive wildfire that consumed his home in Westlake Village in Ventura County, California. 

Fortunately, Wynalda, his wife and kids were able to escape unharmed.

Portland Timbers Thought Game Was Over Before Winning On PKs — They Just Don’t Want To Admit It

The Portland vs Seattle conference semifinal second leg clash absolutely lived up to the hype. It was a bonkers game, with five goals scored after the 65th minute, including two in extra time before the Timbers won it on penalty kicks. Hopefully you were able to stay awake for it as it finished early Friday morning in many parts of the country. 

Drogba Says Farewell To Football With Runner-Up Finish In USL, One Really Bad Free Kick

The Didier Drogba USL fun appears to be at an end. 

Drogba, the former Chelsea and Ivory Coast star striker, became a part owner and player of the United Soccer League’s Phoenix Rising last year and thrilled the league with his goal scoring and affable nature. 

International Auto Show Disrupting Sounders-Timbers Playoff Game. For Real.

The MLS Playoffs are a lot of fun. I watched last Sunday’s nine-hour marathon of Conference Semifinal first legs, so you’ll have to trust me on that point. I say trust me because you did not. Don’t even lie to me. How do I know that? The attendance numbers have been dirt nasty so far (including season-low gate numbers at Toyota Stadium, Yankee Stadium and Rio Tinto . . . and yes, we’re talking about the playoffs vs. the regular season).

USWNT Captures Landmark 500th Win With 1-0 Victory Over Portugal

The United States didn’t look as fluid as it did last month when the USWNT cruised to a Women’s Concacaf Championship, but Jill Ellis’ group got it done. With a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Thursday in Lisbon, the USWNT recorded its 500th all-time victory.

The Staggering Numbers Behind The USWNT’s 500 Victories

The U.S. women’s national team played its first-ever match on Aug. 18, 1985. They lost, 1-0 to Italy. The Americans have been pretty good since, racking up an impressive USWNT record, which hit an unprecedented milestone on Thursday. 

Who’ll Advance To The MLS Conference Finals? We Predict The Four Clubs That’ll Be There

The MLS playoffs return tonight, and by Sunday evening, the field will be cut down to just four clubs. This past Sunday saw a marathon of four straight first leg matches in the conference semifinals. As recent history in MLS has shown, clubs hosting the second leg might not actually be getting the advantage they had hoped for. Here's a look at where we stand, how to watch and predictions for who moves on. 

Corinthians Honors Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Victims With Jerseys Bearing Their Names

Last Sunday, Brazilian club Corinthians honored the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting by wearing the names of the 11 victims on its jerseys during a Brasileirão match against Botafogo. 

Where Does The USWNT Rank Amongst The Winningest Teams Of All Time?

If everything goes according to plan — and, as the numbers to come show, it almost certainly will — the USWNT will reach the milestone of 500 wins with a victory over Portugal on Thursday. Having only begun play in 1985, the program has reached the mark at a fiendish pace by rolling off wins at a remarkable clip — the USWNT boasts a win percentage of 84. That certainly puts the USWNT in the discussion for the winningest team in sports history.  

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