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While you watch the @nwslsoccer.com playoffs this weekend maybe grab a few minutes to listen to this conversation with the stats manager & league historian. Soccer Media Podcast.
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Episode 5: 'Jen Cooper: Women's Soccer Historian'
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November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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SA's Mike Woitalla in conversation with SF Bay Area 2026 Host Committee CEO Zaileen Janmohamed to discuss the region's opportunities and challenges in planning for next summer's World Cup.

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World Cup in the Bay Area: Zaileen Janmohamed on the power of sport in its entirety - Soccer America
Zaileen “Z” Janmohamed is the president and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC), which leads preparations for hosting six 2026 World Cup games at Levi’s Stadium in Northern California. SOCCER AM...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Scott French's interviews with an array of fans at the Rose Bowl #FIFACWC deliver wonderful insight into the USA's unique multicultural soccer fandom.

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The Rose Bowl scene: Fans travel from near and far to show off their support - Soccer America
It's one of those definitive Southern California afternoons -- sunny, warm with a cool, lilting breeze from the west, a perfect welcome to summer -- and Daisy Mendez and her family are chilling on the...
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June 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The @ussoccer.com er refereeing department has created a video primer to help interpret and explain updates in the 2025/26 “Laws of the Game.”

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Rule changes 2025-26: U.S. Soccer provides primer; IFAB hedges on ‘only captains’ ref-mobbing crackdown - Soccer America
IFAB stopped short of mandating the "Only the captain" ref-mobbing crackdown as a rule. Rather, it has allowed allowed leagues to adopt it.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thank you! @ehellerstein.bsky.social for this excellent article about Soccer Without Borders.
For migrant youth in the Bay Area, soccer is providing an emotional lifeline as immigration fears intensify, @ehellerstein.bsky.social reports.👇
May 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My friend Greg Beato coming up on @kqedforum.bsky.social
THU at 9AM:

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato join to talk about the book they co-authored "Superagency," AI's ability to empower us and improve our society and the role of tech titans in the Trump era.

❓How can you see AI helping or hurting your life?
New books from Reid Hoffman and Bill Gates look at tech revolutions past and future : NPR's Book of the Day
Reid Hoffman has invested in AI for years. The LinkedIn co-founder said he used AI to vet his new book, Superagency, written with Greg Beato, which makes an optimistic case for an AI-powered future.…
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March 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Excellent assist from Antonee Robinson, who started the counterattack deep in Fulham's half, in 2-2 tie vs. EPL leader Liverpool.

Fulham moves up to 8th place.
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Antonee Robinson finds Rodrigo Muniz to give Fulham lead v. Liverpool | Premier League | NBC Sports
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December 15, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Gio Reyna scores his first Borussia Dortmund goal since May 2023 in a 1-1 tie with Hoffenheim. #USMNTPlayersAbroad

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🔥 GIO REYNA SCORES 🔥 Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC
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December 15, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Great insight from @bdure.bsky.social on the U.S. Soccer's "mandated freedom” regarding birth-year vs. school-year registration.

"This non-mandate could provide a precedent for U.S. Soccer to offer some guidance in the fractious U.S. youth landscape."
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U.S. Soccer’s 'non-mandate' on youth registration cutoffs may prove the wise way forward - Soccer America
It’s easy to take a cynical view of U.S. Soccer’s decision to allow youth soccer leagues to choose between birth-year and school-year registration, but ...
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December 5, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Lily Yohannes committed to the #USWNT five months after her friendly debut. How her teammates celebrated her goal seemed to leave little doubt it would happen.

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Ajax teen star Lily Yohannes adds intrigue to USA-Netherlands rivalry - Soccer America
Watching Lily Yohannes’ teammates celebrate her debut goal for the USA is to witness a wonderful example of soccer sparking pure joy.
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December 3, 2024 at 7:59 PM
We checked in with Tab Ramos for his views on #USMNT progress under Mauricio Pochettino after the Jamaica games.
"It was more than improvement; it gave us hope again about what this team can do."
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Tab Ramos on USMNT progress under Mauricio Pochettino: 'Now we can expect excellence' - Soccer America
We checked in again with U.S. Hall of Famer Tab Ramos after Mauricio Pochettino's second camp: the November window that marked the Argentine's first official competition games at the helm.
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November 23, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Big games include NWSL and USL Championship finals on Saturday.
The American Soccer Weekend preview - Soccer America
Major League Soccer (conference semifinals) Already have an account? Sign In from the top menuSubscribe today for 50¢ The $5.95/month fee will be waived until next month. Read this members only story ...
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November 23, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Michele Kang witnessing the celebrations of the USA's 2019 Women's World Cup win led her to ownership of the Washington Spirit —  "I saw an incredible potential" — and yesterday's announcement of her landmark contribution to U.S. Soccer.

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U.S. Soccer: Michele Kang gifts $30 million for women’s and girls soccer programs - Soccer America
Michele Kang owns the NWSL's Washington Spirit, French women's club Lyon, and London City Lionesses.
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November 20, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Among the great joys, it’s plain,
Is bookstore-browsing with no aim.
Then bringing back to home,
Such a spirit-lifting tome.
November 19, 2024 at 8:34 AM
My “report card” on the USA’s performance against Jamaica, which in phases I found refreshingly entertaining.

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USA-Jamaica Concacaf Nations League Men’s Player Ratings - Soccer America
The USA rode a polished first-half performance to a 4-2 win over Jamaica to advance 5-2 on aggregate to the Concacaf Nations League semifinals.
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November 19, 2024 at 8:11 AM