One of the great American players of her generation, Shannon Boxx discusses World Cup glory and pain, lupus, Hope Solo and race
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Michael Vang is one of Forward Madison’s most promising new players, and he’s shining a light on football in the Hmong communities of America too
In the world’s most lucrative and competitive league, a number of USWNT stars, including Alex Morgan, have headed to France to ply their trade
No nation has done more to enhance the women’s game than the US – and this summer, as defending champions, they’re looking to stay there
Postmen, mill workers and funeral directors made up the US team at the 1950 World Cup – and they’d go on to spring a surprise of epic proportions
If you want to join the masse of idiots defending toxic leaders, go for it. Just remember, getting rid of them isn’t ruining the game. You are
Boasting a team made up of ageing British stars, the Vancouver Whitecaps would win the NASL in 1979 in one of the sport’s great North American seasons
This feature is part of Virtuoso It was the moment 53,341 people collectively held their breath as one. The moment millions more spellbound at home had to question if they were really…
The date of 16 March 2008 – a cold, dreary day in London – will mean little to most. Thankfully, though, the Premier League was on. With a 2:30pm start time, Fulham…
AMONGST THE FURY of zLAtan deservedly gripping Major League Soccer, a few storylines went unnoticed in the country. Chicago Fire spent millions of dollars on Bastian Schweinsteiger, one of the league’s most…
What happens when your world falls in? When your job, your house and your business are turned to dust? What are you left with? Detroit residents have been answering those questions for…
WHEN THE US lost to Trinidad and Tobago in October 2017 a classic debate about football in America came to the fore. Would the failure to reach the World Cup effectively kill…
MESA, ARIZONA doesn’t have a notable sporting past. The third largest city in the Copper State, Mesa is located just 20km from the state’s capital, Phoenix, which, in contrast, does have a…
IN 1893, the World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition was held in the city of Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ maiden voyage across the Atlantic. Officially shortened to the Columbian…
WHEN YOU THINK of Los Angeles, what do you think of? Most would probably name Hollywood, celebrities, and a sense of how the other half live. Los Angeles carries a glamorous reputation…
When I was 15 I moved from my wealthy suburban club to play for a Croatian side in the city of Chicago. Not only was the creative style of play more suited…
IN ACT 1 OF SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT, we’re introduced to the character of Orsino, and the pursuit of his idealised Olivia. In a noble speech, Orsino’s love of Olivia seems to be…
FOR THE AMERICAN GAME AT-LARGE – from every conceivable angle – nothing is what it seems. A diverse country with vast amounts of resources and a well-established sporting infrastructure has ensured these…