The New York Times – Sports:
Sam Kerr is the face of the World Cup. She has the weight of a nation on her shoulders. She does not seem to have noticed.
Author: Rory Smith
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ACL Injuries Are Hurting Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
The World Cup is missing some of the sport’s biggest stars because of a knee injury epidemic. No one can say for sure why it’s happening, or how to fix it.
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Women’s World Cup Contenders
The New York Times – Sports:
As the Women’s World Cup has expanded, so, too, has the group of nations with the firm belief that they can win it.
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When You Can’t Believe What You’re Seeing
The New York Times – Sports:
The story, more than the sport, is what matters.
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Andriy Shevchenko and Ukraine Wait for a Tomorrow They Can’t See
The New York Times – Sports:
Soccer is not a priority in Ukraine, nor should it be. But the country’s greatest player says it still has a vital role to play in his nation’s sense if itself.
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Soccer’s Next Big Thing Is Buying in Bulk
The New York Times – Sports:
Networks of clubs help top teams streamline their scouting, methods and player acquisition. But who do they really serve?
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Secrets and Systems, Lost in the Video Age
The New York Times – Sports:
Technology democratized scouting and made hidden gems a thing of the past. But innovation is a moving target.
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Luciano Spalletti and the Power of Walking Away
The New York Times – Sports:
The Napoli coach led his team to a long-delayed title and then left because the job was done. That is worth celebrating.
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Champions League: Manchester City Bends the Story to Its Will
The New York Times – Sports:
This season’s City might be Pep Guardiola’s coaching masterpiece: a juggernaut so fearsome that not even Hollywood writers dared suggest it could be beaten.