The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.
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Premier League Preview: Here We Go Again
The European soccer season is back. Here are the top story lines to watch this season.
Why We Should Have Nice Things
Modern soccer shouldn’t be set up to rob fans of their joy.
At F.C. Porto, a Toxic Presidential Race Feels Typical for 2024
A powerful incumbent and a popular rival highlight an election that has already featured fights, arrests and accusations of intimidation.
January Transfer Window Totals: Where Have All the Deals Gone?
A quiet January window may not be a bubble bursting, but rather an awareness that the player-acquisition business has changed.
A Message From the Premier League’s Rules-Free Future
Clubs of all sizes complain about cost-control rules and their implementation. But what would soccer look like if they went away?
Megan Rapinoe, Emma Hayes and a Women’s Soccer Crossroads
Rapinoe, who helped define U.S. soccer for a decade, is retiring after this week’s N.W.S.L. final. Hayes, the Chelsea coach, will try to put her stamp on it next.
How Sanctions on Russia Could Affect Champions League and Top Soccer Clubs
The most vocal opposition has come from Britain, which could supply one or both of the final’s participants.
Premier League: Aston Villa Stays Up; United and Chelsea Return to Champions League
A remarkable year in England ended with Aston Villa saved, Watford and Bournemouth relegated and the big clubs pretty much where everyone expected them to be.