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How the USMNT can join FIFA's elite tier: lessons from Belgium, Chile and others who've done it
What can the United States men's national team learn from history when it comes to maximizing the achievements of a golden generation?
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MEET FRANCE'S NEW CAPTAIN
France's 'Mbappe era' begins with unhappy Griezmann and questions for Deschamps
The new France era has begun as Kylian Mbappe received the captaincy over an unhappy Antoine Griezmann. Now the hard work begins.
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COLOMBIA'S NEXT SUPER STAR
Jhon Duran's journey from MLS to Aston Villa could make him Colombia's next great star
Jhon Jáder Durán's journey from Colombia to MLS to the Premier League has been a shining example of scouting, recruitment and development.
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SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Juventus tracking USMNT star Weah
United States star Timothy Weah could be in line for a blockbuster move to Serie A giants Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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WHAT'S TO COME FOR THESE BIG CLUBS
Most big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are trending down in 2022-23 ... here's why it matters
Barcelona could cruise to the league title and still feel uncertain about the future. Most big clubs are in the same boat, too. Why?
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'IT DEFINITELY IS SPICY'
Barcelona's Keira Walsh can't wait for Clasico vs. Real Madrid
Saturday is El Clasico in Spain's Liga F, the kind of occasion and atmosphere that led England midfielder Keira Walsh to join Barcelona last summer.
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THE TOE POKE
Women's World Cup wonders: Kits inspired by nations' natural beauty
With four months to go until the 2023 Women's World Cup, Adidas has released away kits for six teams inspired by each nation's natural beauty.
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NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE
At last, NWSL players can hopefully focus on soccer, not scandal
Women's soccer has been plagued by scandal, but in 2023 as the league works on implementing reforms, the players can worry solely about the game.
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Debut of VAR, World Cup, and coaching carousel add intrigue to 2023 season
The NWSL is ready to move on from last year's abuse allegations. The debut of VAR and more will help.
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- Kane breaks Rooney's England scoring record
- Ronaldo breaks men's international cap record
- Premier League player faces new rape allegations
- Man Utd sale: Finnish businessman reveals bid
- USMNT's Steffen: No plans to return to Man City
- Koeman 'shocked' by Gakpo, De Ligt absences
- Mbappe: Griezmann reaction 'understandable'
- Ex-USWNT's Krieger to retire after NWSL season
- Wrexham sign ex-England goalkeeper Foster
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What will Barcelona vs. Real Madrid look like five years from now? El Clasico could be totally different
Five years is a long time in soccer. The next five, for Barcelona and Real Madrid, could feel like forever. What might El Clasico look like in 2028?
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Who is the best men's player in world soccer right now? We crunched the numbers
It's hard to determine the "best" men's player at any given time in soccer because it's still the ultimate team game. But let's try to do it anyway, as there are several players who could make a reasonable claim.
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MLS kit rankings: Which club's jerseys are this season's best?
All but one of MLS's 29 clubs set to compete in the league's 28th year have unleashed new kits. ESPN has taken a look and ranked each one.
