Category: Soccer

British Soccer, Brought to You by American Crypto Optimism

The New York Times – Business:
A group of American cryptocurrency investors is trying to turn an obscure English soccer club into “the internet’s team,” with a global following of crypto enthusiasts.
MLS Cup: LAFC Beats Philadelphia in Dramatic Final

The New York Times – Sports:
A penalty shootout finally separated the league’s best teams after six goals, a scary injury and a last-minute goal by Gareth Bale.
M.L.S. Cup and the Joy of the Open Field

The New York Times – Sports:
A final in Los Angeles offers a welcome clash of styles, while a Copa Libertadores crown shows Brazilian teams may have cracked the code in that competition.
Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.

The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.
Mana Shim Will Lead US Soccer Task Force on Abuse Reforms

The New York Times – Sports:
Mana Shim’s revelations of sexual abuse by her coach helped drive a reckoning in women’s soccer. Her new job at U.S. Soccer should position her to direct change from inside the federation.
Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season

The New York Times – Sports:
Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.
U.S. Curling Chief Resigns in Furor Over Handling of Past Abuse Complaints

The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff Plush, the chief executive of curling’s national federation, stepped down after athletes complained about his role in failing to address abuse in women’s soccer when he worked there.
World Cup Dreams, Gone in an Instant

The New York Times – Sports:
For hundreds of the world’s best players, injury is the fear shadowing every step, every turn, every tackle as the World Cup looms.
Spanish Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Neymar

The New York Times – Sports:
The P.S.G. star, his parents and two former Barcelona presidents had faced the prospect of prison after being accused of corruption and fraud.
NYU vs. Chicago Men’s Soccer: A Match Between Two Women Coaches

The New York Times – Sports:
N.Y.U.’s Kim Wyant inspired Julianne Sitch to coach the University of Chicago. They will face off in a match in which both men’s teams are coached by women.
The Instant Legend of Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

The New York Times – Sports:
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s anarchic style has taken Italian soccer by storm, transforming Napoli into a title contender. More important, he has made soccer fun again.