Start preparing that paid time off, soccer fans.
If you're a soccer enthusiast, timing your vacation around the best UEFA Champions League match days can elevate your break to a whole new level. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the thrill of watching top-tier European soccer, the Champions League delivers high-stakes excitement at every stage.
Lionel Messi is back ladies and gentlemen. At least, that’s the report from Inter Miami and head coach Tata Martino.
The Herons head coach announced that Messi is available for selection as Inter Miami host the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
"Yes, he's fine now," Martino said. "Yesterday he returned to training, he's under consideration for (Saturday). We'll define our strategy for him after today's session, but he's available."
The club also posted that he’ll be back for the Union showdown.
Lionel Messi return from injury
The U.S. men’s national team have released their official roster for their set of Sept. friendlies, with quite a few important takeaways.
It’s time for a new chapter in the USMNT after a lackluster summer across all men’s national teams, with the senior squad getting grouped in their hosting of the 2024 Copa America — resulting in the sacking of former head coach Gregg Berhalter.
The United States women’s national team have an opportunity to win their fifth gold medal in the Olympics and their first in 12 years. For fans wanting to know how to watch USA vs Brazil soccer we’re here to help.
How to watch USA vs Brazil soccer gold medal game
PARIS — Brazil veteran Marta will miss her team's semi-final against Spain in the Paris Olympics women's soccer tournament later on Tuesday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed her two-match suspension.
The 38-year-old, who is her country's all-time leading scorer and will retire from international football this year, had been shown a straight red card in their group loss to Spain on July 31 after a dangerous challenge late in the first half.
¡MARTA ES EXPULSADA!
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes started the same players in midfield (Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle and Sam Coffey) for all three Olympic group stage games. The USWNT midfield will change for the quarterfinals.
Hayes made a risky decision for the group stage finale against Australia and started Coffey plus Trinity Rodman despite the two players already having a yellow card in the tournament. A second yellow would mean they miss the quarterfinals.
The United States women’s national team are off to a flying start in the Olympics with a 3-0 victory against Zambia followed by a 4-1 masterclass vs. Germany. The USWNT have already secured a place in the quarterfinals.
As crazy as it sounds, some fans will be hoping they lose their final group stage game to finish second in the group.
Who would ever want that?? We’ll explain.
With only 12 teams competing in the women’s soccer tournament the format is a little odd with the top two teams advancing out of groups along with two third-place teams.
For the first time since 2008 the United States will have both the men’s and women’s soccer teams competing in the Olympics. If you’re new to watching, then here are the five best USA soccer players at Olympics in Paris this summer.
This article will provide the top five players for both the men and the women.
Let’s start with the women who will be seeking their fifth gold medal and their first since the 2012 Olympics.
Five best USA soccer players at Olympics (women)
1. Naomi Girma
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes says that assuming the USA will reach the final or semifinals of the Olympics is “disrespectful” to the rest of the world.
Hayes spoke with the media on Tuesday ahead of the USWNT’s Olympic campaign and warned that the rest of the world has caught up to the U.S. in women’s soccer.
“Too often we keep talking about what we’re going to do in Paris, or what happens when you get to the semis or the finals,” Hayes said. “I think it’s disrespectful to the rest of the world to talk like that.”
The biggest star in MLS will not participate in the league's All-Star Game, with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi bowing out of Wednesday's contest at Columbus, Ohio, with an ankle injury.
Also ruled out of Wednesday's contest is Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez, who is dealing with knee discomfort.
Why is Messi not playing in All-Star Game?
Inter Miami have confirmed that Leo Messi and Luis Suárez will miss the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday.