An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.
Category: Soccer
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Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation
An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.
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U.C.L.A. Adds a Title to the ‘Conference of Champions.’ Will It Be Its Last?
The Bruins beat North Carolina in the women’s soccer final as officials are set to weigh in next week on whether to allow the university’s planned move to the Big Ten from the Pac-12.
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England Victory Sets Up Showdown With France
England was buoyed by the contributions of 19-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham — the latest teenager to make a name for himself at the World Cup.
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Messi’s Score Sets Tone for Argentina in World Cup Win
Messi had not previously scored in an elimination game during the World Cup.
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A Bitter World Cup Finish Brings a Chance for Team USA to Look Forward
A loss stings for a young U.S. team, until it thinks about the future.
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Hometown of Tyler Adams, U.S. Captain, Still Proud Even With Loss
Schoolmates, friends and others packed a pub early to watch their hometown hero, Tyler Adams, lead the United States men’s national team, which was eliminated from the World Cup by the Netherlands.
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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
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Twists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups
In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school. But there is order in the chaos.
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
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The Giant World Cup Rookie and an Enduring Dutch Mystery
The Netherlands is Europe’s most reliable talent factory. Unless you need a goalkeeper.