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The Lifeblood of the Game

GHSA state championships open tonight, Chelsea closes in on Xabi Alonso, and Botafogo's crisis deepens

May 12, 2026

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12 min read

Didn't We Almost Have It All

Atlanta's collapse, Arsenal's escape, World Cup injury chaos, and one of the most bizarre goals of the year

May 11, 2026

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12 min read

Time to Cook

U.S. Soccer has a kitchen now, and the World Cup is 34 days away

May 8, 2026

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11 min read

One More Mountain to Climb

PSG is headed back to the final, and the city hosting the World Cup in 35 days owes more to Ted Turner than most people know

May 7, 2026

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11 min read

No Is Not a Final Answer

Bayern and PSG meet again, Arsenal are headed to Budapest, and the game keeps rewarding the people who refuse to stop believing in it.

May 6, 2026

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11 min read