The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
Category: Soccer
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U.S. Announces Its Young World Cup Roster
The New York Times – Sports:
Coach Gregg Berhalter named the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018.
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U.S. Roster Could Be World Cup’s Youngest Team
The New York Times – Sports:
On Wednesday, Coach Gregg Berhalter will name the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup.
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A Soccer Team Once United Iran. Now It Reflects Its Divisions.
The New York Times – Sports:
A squad long seen as a unifying force in a fractious nation has become ensnared in its internal politics as its heads to the World Cup.
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Liverpool FC Is Up For Sale by Fenway Sports Group
The New York Times – Sports:
Months after its Premier League rival Chelsea traded hands in a deal worth $3 billion, Liverpool’s owners hired bankers and said they would entertain offers for the club.
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40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a Philadelphia Man Cheered His City
The New York Times – Sports:
Alexander Tominsky was on an epic quest to give Philadelphia something to celebrate, but he said he felt relieved to be done with the challenge. “My body is ready to repair,” he said.
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Christian Pulisic, Set to Lead USMNT at World Cup, Counts the Minutes at Chelsea
The New York Times – Sports:
Christian Pulisic’s role as a late-game substitute for Chelsea has not been the perfect preparation for Qatar. But his form is not the only question facing the United States.
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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.