Austin FC showed signs of quality in its inaugural match but lost on the road to LAFC 2-0.

Austin FC showed signs of quality in its inaugural match but lost on the road to LAFC 2-0.
Brazilian soccer star Bruno Fernandes de Souza watched his life and career change forever after he got sentenced to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a plot to murder his ex-girlfriend.
Flowers, shirts and photos surround the eternal flame of the Hillsborough memorial in honor of 96 fans who died at the 1989 FA Cup semifinal.
While Zlatan Ibrahimovic is rich and famous, he has no problem buying some cheap furniture.
MLS Commissioner visited Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium and gave it high marks.
Christian Pulisic has become America’s favorite up-and-comer with a nickname: Captain America. But just don’t call him that to his face.
While Pelé was a legend on the soccer pitch, he made a great deal of his net worth after he was done playing.
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA player Sue Bird are a powerhouse sports couple. But which athlete has a higher net worth?
Abby Wambach, Brandi Chastain, Megan Rapinoe, and Michelle Akers are among U.S. Women’s National Team soccer stars donating their brains to a CTE study.
An ESPN reporter was violently crushed in a frightening incident when a large wall inexplicably collapsed during the middle of a live broadcast.
Major League Soccer announced expansion side Austin FC will play its first game in franchise history on the road against LAFC in front of a national television audience on April 17.
Current Chelsea midfielder Christian Pulisic is hopefully the first of many great American soccer players.
It’s hard to believe that for as long as Christian Pulisic has been grabbing headlines for his soccer prowess, he’s still just 22 years of age. Part of this is a testament to his will. Although men’s soccer has had a recent downturn in America, Pulisic is a rising star overseas. However, the untold story is that …
The world recently caught a glimpse of Neymar’s soft side in a heartwarming video of his interaction with a young fan.
During the global pandemic, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have made the most of their Seattle condo in the Queen Anne neighborhood.
Although he’s known as an incredible soccer player, Pelé’s reputation took a hit when he refused to go to the funeral of his daughter.
After retiring in the ’70s, Pelé has become less of a world-famous athlete and more of a celebrity, which includes a Viagra commercial.
Pelé’s son, Edinho, had to live in his father’s shadow. Despite his story taking a dark turn, Pelé has stood by and supported his son.
FC Barcelona is more than $1 billion in debt, an issue that the world’s eighth most valuable club can’t be attributed entirely to the pandemic.
Pelé is one of the most iconic and legendary athletes to ever live. However, even the great Pelé wasn’t without his controversies.
The soccer player was a global sensation, but Pelé isn’t his real name. Originally, his parents named him after a famous American inventor.
A look back on the tragic Munich air disaster that killed 23 people, including eight Manchester United players and three staff members.
Soccer legend Pelé may not be ready to accept the fact that some of his records have been broken by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
It’s hard to believe that Pelé, a man who would one day win over the world with his play didn’t even practice with a soccer ball as a kid.
Former U.S. women’s soccer player Lauren Holiday was at the top of her game when she found out otherwise; she had a brain tumor.
COVID-19 completely disrupted sports this year. At the pro level, most of the chaos was felt in the earlier part of the year. Although profits fell, with fewer games broadcast and stadiums sitting empty, owners didn’t sweat too much. Billionaires came up big this year. But while many athletes, like Zion Williamson and Kevin Love, …
Just a few months before the start of the 2021 MLS season and Austin FC made several key additions to the roster in the 2020 MLS Expansion Draft, including Joe Corona from the LA Galaxy.
There have been 13 different champions in the 24 seasons of Major League Soccer. Which team has won the most MLS Cups?
The Champions League match between Paris St. Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir ended abruptly when both teams left the pitch in protest of alleged racist comments made by an official.
What sets American soccer star Megan Rapinoe apart is the work she does for racial justice off the soccer field even when others doubt her.
From his astronomical paydays to his daily routine, nothing about Cristiano Ronaldo seems mortal, including his crazy sleeping schedule.
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest soccer players to ever set foot on a pitch. He was also known for his controversial actions, including a postgame riot he sparked in 1984.
David Beckham is making substantially more per year from a video game bearing his name than he did in his time playing for Manchester United.
Major League Soccer has been hurt by empty stadiums during the pandemic and faces further financial issues once the pace of expansion slows.
Lionel Messi has been the face of FC Barcelona for years. After a drawn out public spat with the president of the club, Messi appears to have won.
Carli Lloyd is one of the most decorated women’s soccer players of all time. Heading into retirement she’s taking some inspiration from Kobe Bryant.
Legendary actor Sean Connery, who passed away Saturday at the age of 90, once turned down playing for Manchester United.
Lionel Messi has weaved his way to the top of his sport, and is duly paid for his living legend talents, although that money can’t make up for his frustration with Barcelona’s performances. The same cannot be said for great female athletes. Carli Lloyd is a brilliant soccer player, but her salary would only pay …
Alex Morgan is a star of U.S. Soccer, but she’s recently announced a move overseas, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Hope Solo had an impressive run with the U.S. women’s soccer team. But she’s remembered just as much for her 2014 domestic violence case.
Neymar has doubled the value of his shoe contract by leaving Nike for a rival brand.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has won a protracted trademark dispute over his name.
Austin FC has developed a reputation for big-name announcements and the club has yet to play its first game. The team has done it again and it’s ESPN’s top guy.
While the 2020-21 soccer season has just begun, Lionel Messi scored a new victory after his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
The reaction to LeBron James’ decision was unlike any the sports world had seen in America. For soccer fans, though, it was just another day.
On the field, there are few things that Lionel Messi can’t do. Off the pitch, however, he’s now dealing with a $830 million problem.
Lionel Messi shocked the soccer world this week announcing he wanted out of Barcelona. There’s a real chance he could end up playing in MLS.
Karim Benzema plans to pursue combat sports after retiring from soccer. And he credits the decision to boxing legend Mike Tyson.
Soccer star Alex Morgan exemplifies the work ethic of star athletes. She goes so hard not even pregnancy slow her down.
Lionel Messi just signaled to Barcelona that he wants to leave the club in a unique way that could create friction.
Fortunately, a new generation of female athletes, including soccer star Alex Morgan, is willing to fight for equality for women in sports.