#OnThisDay in 1927 – #RealMadridCF wrapped up its epic tour of the Americas w/ 1:1 draw against #NYGaliciaSC before 5,000 fans at Brooklyn’s Hawthorne Field. Vega put the local Galician immigrant side ahead with an early pk, before Travieso struck the 2nd half equalizer.

#OnThisDay in 1977 – #NewYorkCosmos (w/ #Pelé) played to a 2:2 tie against hosts #MohunBagan before 80,000+ spectators at Calcutta’s Eden Gardens. Shyam Thapa & Mohammed Akbar scored for home side; Carlos Alberto & Giorgio Chinaglia struck back for #NYCosmos.

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For anyone that's ever stepped foot at Starfire and has seen the hard working groundskeeper working tirelessly, this is your turn to step up for him. Antonio was detained by ICE and his family doesn't deserve this. Please donate to help support him and his family. www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring...

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Please Help Bring My Dad Home Hi everyone, Today, my dad was detained by ICE … Marcela Alfaro needs your support for Help Bring Our Dad Home

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Help us cover 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying next weekend out west, its easy and paid (small). Sat, Oct. 3 * Napa, CA * San Francisco, CA (x2) * San Ramon, CA * Laguna Niguel, CA * Livermore, CA * Antioch, CA * Las Vegas, NV * San Clemente, CA * San Diego, CA #USOC2027

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My grandfather, Stephen R Sullivan, was a part of that Fall River hotbed in the city’s 2nd division amateur (semi-pro?) South End League during the 1920s. Here he is with the Park Alleys (kneeling, 2nd from left), which was sponsored by one of the city’s several duck pin bowling alleys at the time.

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New Podcast: Football in Fall River We're joined by professor Tom McCabe and film producer @rudell.bsky.social to talk about football in Fall River, one of footballs early hotbeds on the east coast of the United States. All links to listen below ⬇️ linktr.ee/footyheritage

#OnThisDay in 1949 – Peter Matevich scored twice as USA secured its berth to 1950 FIFA World Cup in #Brazil after finishing 2nd in the ‘49 #NAFC ( #NorthAmericanFootballConfederation) Championship by topping #Cuba 5:2 before 5,000 spectators at #México’s Estadio de los Deportes.

New Podcast: Football in Fall River We're joined by professor Tom McCabe and film producer @rudell.bsky.social to talk about football in Fall River, one of footballs early hotbeds on the east coast of the United States. All links to listen below ⬇️ linktr.ee/footyheritage

#OnThisDay in 1977 – #NewYorkCosmos drew 1:1 w/ hosts #China in a historic friendly at Beijing’s Workers Stadium, before a crowd of 80,000. Tony Field scored for #NYCosmos, before Shen Hsiang-Fu notched the equalizer.

#OnThisDay in 2006 – Despite losing 3:2 to hosts #CostaRica, USA still finished 1st at final group & won inaugural Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship. The squad along w/ tournament runner-up #Canada qualified to #BeachSoccerWorldCup in Rio de Janeiro.

With tonight's #USOC2026 Semifinal on deck, we look back 91 years for a Semifinal that took 540 minutes of gameplay and 29 days to complete between two powerhouses from #StLouis and #Chicago, featuring numerous future Hall of Famers. @chucknolanjr.bsky.social has the story in the comments

Something new today! First episode of San Diego's Futbol, a brand new show featuring Goals, Gaffes & Greats, tactics breakdowns, interviews and the @soccerwisehq.bsky.social hq.bsky.social MLS Minute in partnership with @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social & Continental Tire! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XluP...

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Introducing the Soccerwise Media Collective presented by Continental Tire! A first-of-it’s-kind national network, which includes 7 founding members, built to power local MLS coverage and connect fans to stories across the league.

NASL Conference Finals In the nightcap, the home crowd witnessed an absolute masterclass from the #NewYorkCosmos. Legendary striker Giorgio Chinaglia smashed a spectacular hat-trick to lead the #NYCosmos to a 3:1 win over the #LAAztecs, punching their ticket to the Soccer Bowl!

Concacaf Champions Cup #CruzAzul defeated #BrooklynDodgersSC ( #BrooklynItaliansSC) 3:2 (12:3 agg). Brooklyn missed an unbelievable 3 penalty kicks before José Luis Ceballos struck the 87th-minute winner to seal it!

#OnThisDay in 1980 – Adrián Camacho scored 4 times to lead hosts #CruzAzul to a 9:1 win over #BrooklynDodgersSC (#BrooklynItaliansSC) in 1st leg of Concacaf Champions’ Cup 2nd Round at #México’s Estadio 10 de Diciembre. (📸Courtesy - Dan Sewell)

Does anyone in my network follow #Millwall, and can you tell me if there are any markers to the Old Den on/around Cold Blow Lane, please? (e.g., a plaque) Cheers!

Club América captain Scarlett Camberos makes history as the first Mexican player to be nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or 🇲🇽🌟 📸 IG/scarlett_camberos

Reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy has already identified eight youth sports coaches who are still working with kids despite having been banned by SafeSport, a center created by Congress to protect kids from abuse in sports. She's not done. Here’s how you can help.

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We’re continuing to report on abusive youth sports coaches and the gaps in the system that allow them to continue working with kids. If you have something to share on this topic, we want to hear from ...

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HELP US COVER THE #USOPENCUP We need reporters to cover #USOC2027 qualifiers (updates/brief recap) in the following cities NEXT WEEKEND: Atlanta area (3 games) South Florida (2) Baltimore Chicago Las Vegas St. George, UT Washington DC Nashville Dallas Cleveland

Breaking: San Diego FC has signed Defender Manu Duah to an extension through the 2029-30 MLS Season. The deal includes a Club Option for the 2030-31 Season.

GROUNDS WE LEFT BEHIND. Photographs preserving Britain’s lost football grounds and the culture that surrounded them. Explore Lost Grounds at Lower Block lowerblock.com/featured/los...

Lost Football Grounds | Photographs of Britain’s Departed Stadiums - Lower Block

Photography and Lower Block Editions documenting Britain's lost and departed football grounds - preserving the stadiums, supporters and matchday culture that made them special.

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New on my website - the fascinating origins of heading the ball in football. www.scottishsporthistory.com/sports-histo...

Why do footballers head the ball?

This article is based on a talk I gave to the British Society of Sports History conference in Edinburgh, on 27 August 2026. ​Why do footballers use their head? It might seem a daft question: in...

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The first #pitchesontheprairie video short is now available! Hanson Park Stadium is our inaugural site! Soccer has been played at W. Fullerton and N. Central for over 120 years and international clubs such as @besiktas.bsky.social, @liverpoolfc1.bsky.social and Pele’s Santos have competed there.

Are you a parent/guardian that has a child involved in competitive youth club soccer for boys? Let's chat! Working on a project regarding the pathways to becoming a pro in the U.S. and the underlying costs of youth soccer. DMs open, feel free to reach out to me there.

#OnThisDay in 1978 – Hosts #NewYorkCosmos lifted its 2nd Soccer Bowl Trophy (3rd overall #NASL Championship) as it defeated #TampaBayRowdies, 3:1, in the final, before a crowd of 74,901, at #GiantsStadium. Dennis Tueart scored twice & Giorgio Chinaglia added a tally for #NYCosmos.

Perfect placement 🎯 Melanie Barcenas earns this week’s Assist of the Week presented by CVS Health!

Greenland has the shortest football season in the world. It takes place across one week every year. Despite being rejected for UEFA and CONCACAF, the players in Greenland play with one goal in mind - to represent Greenland internationally. Our latest podcast is out now.

🗣️ "So much about Tony's past is heart-breaking, but throughout the process of making this film, his story becomes so much more hopeful” - Ramiel Petros, co-director of documentary ‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ - showing now at selected UK cinemas - on Tony Powell Via BBC Bristol #LGBTQ

Tony Powell: 'My footballer brother hid his sexuality for years'

Former Norwich City defender Tony Powell did not speak to his family about being gay for 40 years.

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Trinity Byars went off as San Diego Wave took a big 4-2 victory against the Utah Royals www.sandiego.futbol/stories/wave...

Wave take season series from Utah with big 4-2 victory — SanDiego.Futbol

Trinity Byars was involved in every goal in San Diego Wave’s 4-2  victory against the Utah Royals. The win at home was San Diego’s second victory against the Royals, putting the two clubs level o...

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