Soccer 101: What is a penalty kick? Understanding one of soccer’s most pressure-filled moments

When a penalty kick is awarded, the ball is placed on the penalty spot, which is 12 yards away from the goal. The attacking ...
NBC 6 South Florida

What is the Club World Cup? What to know for 2025 U.S.-based tournament

Club soccer seasons around the world may have recently ended, but the show is going on for a select few teams. The FIFA Club World Cup is the next major tournament on the soccer calendar, which brings ...
The New York Times

U.S. Soccer has a new vision for youth development. Implementing it is ‘an astronomical ask’

When Matt Crocker landed in America, as U.S. Soccer’s second-ever sporting director, he plunged into a few urgent tasks. In 2023, he had a men’s national team coach to hire and, soon, a USWNT coach to ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

What is the FIFA Club World Cup? How does it work? Everything to know about the tourney

One of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world is almost here. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off this weekend, as it features 32 elite clubs from around the world and 64 matches overall.