Jérôme Valcke, outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s second-in-command, is currently under investigation by…
In May I was at a bar in Portland, Ore., with two of my brothers, watching the U.S. women’s national soccer team…
One of the major concerns of the Brazilian people in the run-up to last summer’s World Cup was the prudence of a…
USA players covered an average of 77.17 miles per match over their four matches at the World Cup. That's more per…
I guess it's true what they say. Success can really change a man.
Yes, we all know FIFA's rankings are bad and pointless and the formula is arbitrary and flawed. But if there's one…

American championship parades may feature unexpected swearing and goofy-ass dancing from time to time, but we…
Christopher Kramer wasn't supposed to play in the World Cup final. The young midfielder was told just minutes before…

Yesterday, Germany beat Argentina in extra time to win the 2014 World Cup, and the only surprise is how many…
Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent tweeted out this list of VVIPs and heads of state in attendance at…
Rihanna was on the scene in Brazil for last night's final between Germany and Argentina. Because she's Rihanna, she…
Lionel Messi was awarded FIFA's Golden Ball, as best player of the World Cup, and it was sort of a cruel selection.…
Hey, casual soccer fan! You're likely going to remember Mario Götze as the guy who won the 2014 World Cup for…
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Viewers in southern New York and northern Pennsylvania missed the ending of today's World Cup final when Elmira…
Soccer can be cruel, kids. Learn this lesson, as this small Argentina fan did after Germany's Mario Götze scored…