Scouting DC United: 5 Things to know before they play NYCFC in Queens
DC look better than in 2025 when they finished dead last in MLS, but remain a work in progress while adjusting to coach René Weiler and while trying to get a new high-priced Designated Player in form.
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Panama Preview: Central-American underdogs out to improve on 2018 World Cup debut
Los Canaleros had a rough, points-free debut on the world's stage in 2018, but their experienced squad and well-organized defense give them hope heading into a tough group with England, Croatia, and Ghana.
Germany Preview: Perennial contenders look to shake off recent tournament struggles
The four-time champions haven't been able to escape the group stage in back-to-back World Cups, and they'll hope a tantalizing front-four of attackers can guide them back to knockout-round success after years of disappointment.
Ecuador Preview: How far can a world-class defense carry La Tri?
Boasting two of the four starting center-backs from this year's UEFA Champions League final, Ecuador will look to prove their second-place finish in South American qualifying wasn't a fluke.
Brazil Preview: Carlo Ancelotti tries to bring back the Seleção's aura
Brazil struggled in qualifying and enter this World Cup flying a bit under the radar, but with a trophy-winning specialist at the helm and a world-class center-back pairing, they have a path to claiming the trophy for a sixth time.
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France prioritized winning Group I and honoring their absent coach, with Les Bleus defender Maxence Lacroix and hat-trick scorer Ousmane Dembélé discussing postmatch how they accomplished each in their 4-1 win over Norway in Boston.
Gotham defeats KC Current to win first NWSL Challenge Cup title
The supercup match between 2025's NWSL Championship and Shield winners went Gotham's way thanks to a penalty from Esther González, a sparkling solo goal from Jordynn Dudley, and some critical saves made by Ann-Katrin Berger.
Ousmane Dembélé hat trick powers France past rotated Norway
France rolled to a 4-1 win in Boston and emerged as winners of Group I as Ousmane Dembélé took over and as Norway rested many of its regular starters.
Ivory Coast blanks Curaçao in rare semi-affordable World Cup match
With more reasonable get-in prices compared to other fixtures in Philadelphia and New Jersey, plus meaningful stakes for both teams, a lively crowd got to see Ivory Coast win 2-0 and advance to the knockouts for the first time ever.