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Displaying all articles tagged:
Soccer
sexual assault
July 23, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Face Charges Over Rape Accusation
The allegations “cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” the Clark County District Attorney’s Office announced.
By
Amanda Arnold
and
Sarah Nechamkin
last night on late night
July 12, 2019
Kimmel Treats U.S. Soccer Stars to the Full White House Experience: 5,000 Nugs
No Trump invite after winning the whole entire World Cup? No problem.
By
Halle Kiefer
ratings
July 8, 2019
Women’s World Cup Soccer Final Scores 14 Million Viewers
Despite the early start time for many viewers, the title match delivered big.
By
Josef Adalian
vulture sports
July 2, 2019
The Best TV of the Week Is the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Crushing England
You need to see this save.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
surveillance
June 11, 2019
Your iPhone
Is
Listening to You (If You’re a Spanish Soccer Fan)
Facebook isn’t spying on you. Spain’s top professional soccer league is, though.
By
Max Read
games
June 6, 2019
The Women’s World Cup and the Future of American Sports
The last American triumph in the Women’s World Cup felt like the birth of a new era in women’s sports. Another win could lead to the era’s maturation.
By
Will Leitch
2019 women’s world cup
May 28, 2019
Women’s Soccer Finally Gets Cool Merch
Nike tapped four female designers, including Marine Serre.
By
Emilia Petrarca
q&a
Mar. 28, 2019
Abby Wambach Wishes She Didn’t Buy
All
Those Watches and Cars
The soccer legend retired at 35, but still needs a paycheck.
By
Maggie Bullock
satire
Feb. 28, 2019
Kate Middleton Is ‘Rubbish’ at Soccer, Says Prince George
Oh, cruel fate! Oh, cruel soccer!
By
Kelly Conaboy
the industry
Feb. 22, 2019
Russian Doll
’s Leslye Headland Scores Will Ferrell’s Upcoming FIFA Scandal Movie
Ferrell will reportedly play corrupt soccer exec turned FBI informant Chuck Blazer.
By
Halle Kiefer
games
Dec. 13, 2018
It’s Good That MLS Has Finally Accepted That It’s a Second-Tier Soccer League
Why did it take so long?
By
Will Leitch
games
Oct. 11, 2018
What Happens When the World’s Most Famous Athlete Is Accused of Rape?
Five divergent scenarios are possible for Cristiano Ronaldo — and each means something very different for the future of sports in the age of #MeToo.
By
Will Leitch
July 16, 2018
Pussy Riot Protester Who Crashed the World Cup Sentenced to 15 Days in Jail
The other three will be sentenced later this afternoon.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
the beautiful game
July 16, 2018
Trump Throws Soccer Ball to Melania During Press Conference
Goooaaal?
By
Gabriella Paiella
sports page
July 15, 2018
Pussy Riot Says They Were Behind the World Cup Final Disruption
Four people ran onto the field during the second half.
By
Devon Ivie
crying
July 11, 2018
Behold, Some Heartbroken Lads Weeping After England’s World Cup Loss
It’s not coming home.
By
Amanda Arnold
world cup 2018
June 20, 2018
I Love Pics of These Russian Soccer Twins Doing Stuff Together
Our World Cup coverage continues.
By
Lisa Ryan
world cup 2018
June 18, 2018
Germany’s World Cup–Winning Coach Joachim Löw Looks a Lot Like Ken Burns
See if you can tell them apart with our difficult quiz!
By
Kelly Conaboy
June 14, 2018
World Cup 2018: An Exhaustive List of Reasons to Root for Each Team
Soccer fans, international diplomats, and one MLS player explain why you, an American, should root for their favorite team.
By
Nate Jones
games
June 13, 2018
Missing the World Cup Is Like Detention for the United States
Somehow it fits that America missed the tournament for the first time in a generation.
By
Will Leitch
June 13, 2018
U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Host 2026 World Cup, and Probably Play in It Too
It’s the only win the U.S. will get in Russia this summer, but it’s a big one.
By
Adam K. Raymond
sports
Oct. 11, 2017
Let Women Run U.S. Soccer
The U.S. women’s team is the reigning world champ, while the men didn’t qualify for the World Cup.
By
Lisa Ryan
Oct. 11, 2017
It’s a Dark Day for United States Men’s Soccer
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. men’s team will miss the World Cup.
By
Adam K. Raymond
sports
Oct. 3, 2017
Soccer Star Alex Morgan Kicked Out of Disney World After Eight Hours of Drinking
The Olympian reportedly bragged about knowing the Orlando SWAT team.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
select all
May 30, 2017
In the Future, Soccer Games Will Kick Off With Hoverboards
Because just walking a ball over to the field would be too basic.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
oops
Mar. 20, 2017
Soccer Player Accidentally Thanks Both His Wife and Girlfriend After Game
Perhaps now the two ladies in Anas’s life can band together against him,
The Other Woman
style.
By
Lisa Ryan
meanwhile in scandinavia
Mar. 2, 2017
Swedish Women’s Soccer Team Replaced Names on Jerseys With Empowering Phrases
One jersey now reads, “Believe in your damn self.”
By
Lisa Ryan
Mar. 1, 2017
WATCH: This Is Why Scientists Taught Bees to Play Soccer
It was a test of their cognitive abilities.
By
Jared T. Miller
Jan. 17, 2017
Judge Orders Two Scottish Soccer Players to Pay £100,000 in Rape Case
A judge found they raped a woman when “she was vulnerable through an excessive intake of alcohol.”
By
Lisa Ryan
addiction
Sept. 12, 2016
Abby Wambach Abused Alcohol and Prescription Drugs for Years
The soccer star talks about addiction in her new memoir.
By
Susan Rinkunas
Aug. 25, 2016
Hope Solo Is Suspended for 6 Months for Calling Sweden’s Soccer Team ‘Cowards’
Her national contract was terminated as well.
By
Theresa Avila
swellness
Aug. 4, 2016
Soccer Star Carli Lloyd on Ice Baths and Pedicures
The USWNT co-captain trains like a beast.
By
Carli Lloyd
As told to
Susan Rinkunas
2016 olympics
Aug. 4, 2016
Soccer Fans Show Hope Solo Exactly How They Feel About Her Zika Comments
She got booed during the Olympic opener.
By
Susan Rinkunas
June 20, 2016
Facebook Has Secret Games Hidden in Messenger — Here’s How to Play Them
Soccer, basketball, chess.
By
Christine Nguyen
beta male
June 10, 2016
Nike’s Ronaldo-Starring Soccer Ad Makes Light of Concussions in Soccer
Use your noggin, Nike.
By
Adam K. Raymond
June 3, 2016
Judge Rules That the USWNT Does Not Have the Right to Strike
So, now what?
By
Dayna Evans
eff you pay me
May 26, 2016
Senate Backs World Cup Winners in Pay-Discrimination Complaint
Another win for the USWNT.
By
Dayna Evans
the sports section
May 3, 2016
Leicester City Wins English Soccer Title
The players had gathered to watch an opponent’s critical game on TV.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Apr. 29, 2016
Leicester City on Verge of an Improbable Title
The odds of Leicester City winning the English Premier League were 5,000-to-1.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Feb. 26, 2016
Gianni Infantino Elected President of FIFA
The former general secretary of UEFA won a special election that became necessary when Sepp Blatter announced he was stepping down.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Feb. 12, 2016
New York’s Pro Soccer Club Unveils Redesigned Jersey by Showing Up at Fans’ Jobs
They thought they were being filmed for a documentary.
By
Joe DeLessio
Jan. 19, 2016
FIFA Still Paying Sepp Blatter $2.5 Million
Must be nice.
By
Claire Landsbaum
look of the day
Jan. 12, 2016
Carli Lloyd Accessorized With Gold Hardware
The Women’s World Player of the Year award: better than jewelry.
By
Stephanie Eckardt
is it soccer or football
Dec. 21, 2015
Tim Roth: I Was in That FIFA Film for the Money
Ah, the beautiful game.
By
Devon Ivie
the sports section
Dec. 21, 2015
Sepp Blatter Banned by FIFA for 8 Years, Vows, ‘I’ll Be Back’
UEFA President Michel Platini has been banned as well.
By
Joe DeLessio
women in sports
Dec. 9, 2015
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Doesn’t Have Time for This Nonsense
They had to cancel a game thanks to “horrible” field conditions.
By
Dayna Evans
equal pay
Dec. 2, 2015
Abby Wambach’s Chill Plans for Retirement: Solving the Pay Gap
We haven’t seen the last of the World Cup star, and thank god.
By
Dayna Evans
time out
Nov. 11, 2015
FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter Is Hospitalized for Breakdown
Like the fans, he’s suffering from “nervous shock.”
By
Nathan Pemberton
Nov. 6, 2015
Men Simply Cannot Believe This Excellent Soccer Player Is Not a Man, But a Woman
How is this woman so good at playing sports?
By
Dayna Evans
goodbye to all that
Oct. 27, 2015
Abby Wambach, American Hero, Is Retiring
A sad day for American soccer.
By
Dayna Evans
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