Soccer

Jasmine Aikey’s First-Generation Haitian Heritage Fuels Her Professional Rise

After a record-breaking career at Stanford, Aikey opens up about the family legacy that made her the NWSL's most anticipated new star.
02/11/2026

Trinity Rodman Becomes Highest-Paid Player in NWSL History with New Spirit Contract

The Washington Spirit has finalized a historic contract extension with star forward Trinity Rodman, making her the highest-paid player in the league.
01/23/2026

Sophia Wilson Sets New Standard for Black Excellence in Women’s Soccer with Historic Contract

Sophia Wilson is staying in Portland. The Thorns star has made history as the first NWSL player to secure a seven-figure contract, signaling a new era of investment in women’s professional soccer.
12/18/2025

Coco Gauff, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley Lead Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports Class of 2026

From NFL quarterback to tennis star, the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports class showcases dominant Black talent and global influence.
12/02/2025

Trinity Rodman Free Agent: Will USWNT Star Leave NWSL for Europe?

NWSL Commissioner Vows to "fight for" Trinity Rodman as her contract ends. With major interest from the Women’s Super League, the generational talent weighs her options at a career crossroads.
11/26/2025

Atlanta’s New NWSL Team Is More than an Expansion – It’s a Win For the Culture

Arthur Blank’s latest investment brings women’s soccer to a majority-Black city and continues his legacy of uplifting Atlanta’s HBCUs and communities of color.
11/13/2025

JuJu Watkins Joins Angel Reese, Caleb Williams, and Aaliyah Boston in a New Era of Black Athlete Ownership 

The USC women's basketball star becomes the first college athlete to invest in a pro women’s team, joining a wave of young Black athletes turning influence into equity. 
11/10/2025
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The Scoreboard: Khiara Keating Makes History, Bellingham Dominates El Clásico, and Vinícius Jr. Sparks Real Madrid Drama

From England’s first Black goalkeeper to an all-English El Clásico moment and a fiery sideline meltdown in Madrid, this week’s news proves the game never runs out of stories.
10/29/2025
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The Scoreboard: Ousmane Dembélé Makes Ballon d’Or History

Dembélé makes Ballon d’Or history, Chawinga powers Kansas City to a title, and Banda proves she deserves her flowers in this week’s Scoreboard.
09/24/2025
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The Scoreboard: The Week in Soccer News

Get caught up on what's making news in the world of soccer.
09/18/2025

Jemele Hill Slams FIFA’s Removal of Anti-Racism Messaging

The international federation previously displayed the messages during tournaments in 2022 and 2023.
06/25/2025