A World Cup To Win

The 2026 World Cup Will Likely be Great but That Doesn’t Erase Its Numerous Problems

It's the World Cup! And there are plenty of positives of having such a big tournament in North America, but significant fundamental issues cannot be…

Jun 30 • James Nalton

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The Scotland Red Sox and a FIFA World Cup With Baseball Accompaniment

Scotland fans have featured heavily in the coverage of the Red Sox this week, and relatively cheap tickets make the sport more accessible than the World…

Jun 17 • James Nalton

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January 2026

Top 5 National Team Flags At AFCON 2025

The tournament is a gateway to the history of a continent.

Jan 20 • James Nalton

August 2024

Why Men's Football Should Remain An Olympic Sport

And why it's OK for association football to not be the Main Character, for once.

Aug 14, 2024 • James Nalton

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Attendance As Point-Scoring In The 21st C Soccer Struggle

Comments made by MLS commissioner Don Garber sparked discussion around attendance at soccer matches in the U.S.

Aug 12, 2024 • James Nalton

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From 2020: Minneapolis City SC - Soccer takes the lead as Minneapolis tries to rebuild

A look back to an important time in the history of Minneapolis and Minneapolis City SC.

Aug 5, 2024 • James Nalton

September 2023

US Open Cup Final Day - Lionel Messi and the USA's FA Cup

Winning this historic trophy would surely cement Messi's place as the greatest of all time.

Sep 27, 2023 • James Nalton

August 2023

MLS Defending And Lionel Messi

Is Messi exposing the bad defending in Major League Soccer?

Aug 28, 2023 • James Nalton

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The Leagues Cup Is Kind Of Good (And It's No Surprise)

MLS vs Liga MX matchups have been interesting in the tournament that welcomed Messi to American soccer, but maybe a second Concacaf-wide tournament…

Aug 8, 2023 • James Nalton

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July 2023

Lionel Messi Soccer Documentary Airs Pilot

Starring Lionel Messi and Lionel Messi.

Jul 22, 2023 • James Nalton

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Why It's OK For Wayne Rooney To Learn "Absolutely Nothing" From MLS All-Star Game

0 takeaways from Major League Soccer's mid-season exhibition game against Arsenal.

Jul 20, 2023 • James Nalton

February 2023

Can American Soccer Learn From Wrexham's Popularity?

Wrexham AFC gained attention on the back of a documentary series and celebrity owners, but there is more behind the Welsh club's appeal.

Feb 17, 2023 • James Nalton

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