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Spain Norway Euro 2024 Soccer
Spain's Alejandro Balde, left, goes for the ball in front of Norway's Sander Berge during a soccer match between Spain and Norway at La Rosaleda in Malaga, Spain, in 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Málaga Withdraws From Spain’s 2030 World Cup Host Race

Málaga has pulled out of being a host city for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after a meeting with city and fans of the local soccer club. La Rosaleda, Málaga’s stadium, has a capacity of 30,000 and would have neeeded a major redevelopment project to expand its capacity to 45,000. Such a project would have […]

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Visit PA
Promoting the big 2026 ahead for Pennsylvania sports at the U.S. Open was Philadelphia 2026 Executive Meg Kane; VisitPA Executive Director Kaitie Burger; Anne Ryan, deputy secretary in the office of tourism for the commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development; Mike Lewers, general chairman for the 2026 PGA Championship, and VisitPittsburgh's Jim Britt. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

How Pennsylvania Will Be the Epicenter of Sports in 2026

One side is known for black and yellow, the other a mix of orange, green and red. One side was built on a reputation of steel and the other on a reputation of grit. More than 280 miles stretch from one end of the commonwealth (do NOT call it a state) to the other. Through […]

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Disney Young Legends Soccer

Disney Young Legends Soccer Tournament Coming to Disney World

Elite youth soccer players have an opportunity to become “legends” with a new event coming to Walt Disney World Resort this year. The inaugural Disney Young Legends Soccer Tournament will feature a 16-team Supergroup division for U17 and U19 boys teams (32 teams total) comprised of highly-ranked U.S. and international players competing at the ESPN […]

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Olympic Milan Cortina Games Concern
The San Siro stadium, in Milan will host the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Serie A Hopes to Stage AC Milan Match in Australia

A Serie A league match between AC Milan and Como — located 30 miles apart — next season may be moved to Australia because of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The Italian soccer federation announced on Thursday that a plan is in motion to play the Serie A match between in Perth in February. The […]

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US Soccer TST

U.S. Soccer and The Soccer Tournament Announce Partnership

The U.S. Soccer Federation and The Soccer Tournament have announced a partnership aimed at furthering TST’s growth while supporting U.S. Soccer’s mission to exist in service to soccer and enhances its ability to reach new audiences. The partnership is focused on leveraging U.S. Soccer’s capabilities to expand the TST’s reach and relevance and spotlight alternative […]

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Trump Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, presents President Donald Trump with the new FIFA Club World Cup official ball in the Oval Office of the White House on March 7. (Pool via AP)

Bill Signed by Trump Includes $1.6 Billion for 2028 Olympics, 2026 FIFA World Cup Security

The domestic policy bill signed by President Donald Trump last week includes approximately $1.6 billion in security funding for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, a goal for both of the events’ organizers and one that was praised by the U.S. Travel Association while also […]

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Detroit FC HOK

Detroit City FC Partnering with HOK on New Stadium Design

United Soccer League Championship club Detroit City FC has chosen HOK to lead the design of its 15,000–seat stadium in southwest Detroit, which is expected to open for the 2027 United Soccer League season. “This partnership with HOK marks an exciting new chapter for our stadium project and DCFC,” said Sean Mann, chief executive officer […]

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CWC Al Ahly Inter Miami Soccer
The FIFA logo is emblazoned with the club crests of competing teams prior to the Club World Cup match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami in Miami Gardens on June 14. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Vancouver Offers to Host More 2026 FIFA World Cup Games

The Premier of British Columbia has told FIFA that Vancouver is ready and willing to host extra matches in the 2026 World Cup should concerns continue about excessive heat that has been an issue at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as well as the ongoing political tensions between the three co-host countries. B.C. Place […]

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Girona FC

Girona FC Holds Youth Soccer Camp in Eastern Pennsylvania

La Liga club Girona FC held its first international youth camp in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, this week with more than 90 youth players participating. The Palmyra camp is the result of a link established with Iron Valley United through the Catalan agency Iberia Sports, after a group of players visited Girona. This initiative is part of the […]

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SJ Earthquakes and Tixr

Tixr and San Jose Earthquakes Announce Ticketing Partnership

Tixr and the San Jose Earthquakes have revealed a new partnership, marking Tixr’s entry into major league professional sports starting next 2026 season. Fans will purchase and manage match tickets, premium seating, VIP packages, group sales, team merchandise and concessions within the Tixr ecosystem. Additionally, the Earthquakes and Tixr will integrate secondary resale with primary […]

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