La Liga players protested against the decision to hold a regular season game in Miami, with the first protest not televised, highlighting player dissatisfaction and concerns over travel and league transparency, as the league aims to boost revenues and global presence.
Haji Wright scored twice to lead the USMNT to a 2-1 victory over Australia, ending Australia's unbeaten streak and boosting the team's momentum ahead of the World Cup under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The US Men's National Team is set to face Trinidad and Tobago in their opening Gold Cup match at PayPal Park, San Jose, as part of their preparation for the tournament and the upcoming 2026 World Cup, with a focus on integrating young players, leveraging veteran leadership, and building on their historical success in the competition.
A man from Australia with blood cancer traveled 10,000 miles to meet the stranger who donated stem cells that saved his life, highlighting the importance of joining the NHS Stem Cell Donor Registry to help more patients.
Lionel Messi faced backlash from fans in Hong Kong after sitting out a match between Argentina and Hong Kong, with many feeling disappointed and angry at his absence. The football star's decision to not play in the match sparked controversy and led to criticism from disappointed fans.
Inter Miami CF has announced its traveling squad for the upcoming preseason match against the El Salvador national team, marking the club's first international fixture. The squad includes notable players such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets. The team will also travel to Dallas, Riyadh, Hong Kong, and Tokyo as part of their preseason preparations before returning to South Florida for the 2024 campaign.
U.S. Women's National Team legend Megan Rapinoe will retire from international soccer after playing her final match on September 24 against South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago. Rapinoe, who announced her retirement in July, will be honored before the match for her iconic career and 200th cap. She will also finish the 2023 NWSL season with OL Reign before retiring from professional soccer. Rapinoe ends her international career with 203 caps, 63 goals, and 73 assists, and has played in four Women's World Cups, winning two titles.