Arsenal and Manchester City lineups: James Trafford to start, Mikel Arteta dodges Kepa, David Raya question

Arsenal vs Manchester City: Goalkeeper Decisions Take Center Stage The EFL Cup final at Wembley brings Arsenal and Manchester City head-to-head, with both managers making key goalkeeper choices. Pep Guardiola has confirmed James Trafford will start for City, while Mikel Arteta remains coy over whether Kepa Arrizabalaga or David Raya will guard the Arsenal goal. … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on Portugal friendly vs. USMNT and Mexico due to injury

Preparing for March Friendlies Without Cristiano Ronaldo As Portugal approaches its final international window before the 2026 World Cup, head coach Roberto Martínez faces a significant challenge: navigating friendlies against Mexico and the United States without star striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old forward, sidelined since late February while representing Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro … Read more

MLS Sprint Season: Soccer league to operate condensed 2027 campaign ahead of summer-to-spring schedule shift

Understanding the 2027 MLS Sprint Season Major League Soccer is gearing up for a historic shift in 2027, moving from a spring-to-fall schedule to a traditional summer-to-spring calendar. To bridge the gap between the end of the 2026 campaign and the new season kickoff in July 2027, MLS has introduced a condensed competition dubbed the … Read more

What is Baller League USA? Fast-paced soccer with Ronaldinho, Odell Beckham as coaches kicks off on CBS Sports

Understanding Baller League USA Baller League USA arrives in Miami this spring, introducing a rapid-fire, six-a-side soccer format designed to captivate new audiences. Backed by global stars like Ronaldinho, Odell Beckham Jr. and popular streamer iShowSpeed, the league debuts on CBS Sports Golazo Network and YouTube, bringing accessible, high-energy soccer to American fans ahead of … Read more

USMNT roster: Gio Reyna included despite 26 minutes of club action; Tyler Adams misses out due to injury

USMNT Roster Breakdown for March Friendlies Path to the World Cup Tests: Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta The United States men’s national team (USMNT) enters the March international window with high stakes. Facing heavyweight opponents Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta offers critical World Cup–level tests. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has named a 27-player roster that combines … Read more

USMNT roster takeaways: Gio Reyna’s inclusion a signal that the door is still open for World Cup squad

Assessing the March Friendlies as the USMNT’s Final Look Before the World Cup Pochettino Keeps the World Cup Roster Door Ajar The U.S. men’s national team’s friendlies against Belgium and Portugal serve as the final audition for coach Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup roster. Though the countdown to the May 26 announcement looms, Pochettino insists that … Read more

Iran’s potential withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup explained: What are FIFA’s options?

Iran’s World Cup 2026 Participation in Doubt As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Iran’s involvement faces uncertainty amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Ongoing conflict in the region has raised questions about logistics, security and adherence to FIFA regulations. With airspace restrictions, political statements from high-profile figures and looming deadlines, stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation. Geopolitical … Read more