A nation that was soccer’s gold standard a decade ago is now trying anything and everything to find its way. The clock is ticking.
Author: RORY SMITH
Where’s the Next Generation of Great Coaches?
A trip back to 2004 suggests even sure things can sometimes be a gamble.
Liverpool-Manchester City: Rodri Is the Premier League’s Best Player
Rodri’s genius is not in making things happen. He is employed by Manchester City, at least in part, to make sure they do not.
Bohemians: The Irish Team Selling Soccer With a Side of Activism
The Dublin club Bohemians has made support for social causes a crucial part of its identity. Critics say the hipsters have taken over, but the approach has attracted fans around the world.
When the Stands Speak, the Premier League Should Listen
A few decisions against a handful of teams do not make the Premier League corrupt. But that doesn’t mean the fans’ grievances aren’t valid.
Why the Cost of Success in English Soccer’s Lower Leagues Keeps Going Up
Buying a small-town club offers a tempting entry to ownership. But the sport’s economics mean even multimillionaires can struggle to compete.
Want to Play in the Asian Champions League? It Will Cost You.
The cost of business in Asia’s elite tournament keeps going up. The rewards do not.
Kylian Mbappé, P.S.G. and the Dangers of a Loveless Marriage
The relationship between a superstar and his hometown club has always felt transactional. Did either side get what they wanted?
Sheffield Gave Soccer to the World. Now It Wants Credit.
Sheffield says it was home to the planet’s first real soccer culture. Staking a claim to that honor may hold the key to its future.
Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?
A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.