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‘Worst Mistake of My Life:’ Hope Solo Pleads Guilty To DWI Charge

Former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo pleaded guilty to driving while impaired on Monday and said that she is "slowly coming back" after receiving care at an in-patient alcohol treatment program following her arrest in late March.

Solo was found passed out behind the wheel of her car in a parking lot in North Carolina on March 31 and charged with impaired driving, resisting arrest and misdemeanor child abuse. Her two children were in the car at the time of the arrest.

What Did Real Madrid And Club América Look Like The Last Time They Played In San Francisco?

Real Madrid and Club América play a friendly on Tuesday, July 26 as part of the Soccer Champions Tour 2022. The game takes place in San Francisco and marks the second time they've squared off in this city through five total historical meetings. 

The first time they faced off in the Golden City was on Aug. 4, 2010. A friendly at the now extinct Candlestick Park saw the teams preparing for the 2010-11 season with perhaps the most entertaining match of their short rivalry.

Gareth Bale Scores First MLS Goal, Lorenzo Insigne Makes Toronto Debut And Gets Cheeky Assist

Gareth Bale scored his first goal for LAFC on Saturday night during a 2-0 victory against Sporting KC. Bale was substituted in at the 65-minute mark and fired in his first MLS goal in the 83rd minute to put the nail in the coffin for LAFC.

Cinco Estrellas Brasileñas Que Jugaron En El Fútbol Mexicano

La bombástica llegada de Dani Alves a Pumas automáticamente hace recordar a otros jugadores brasileños que pasaron por la Liga MX.

Por supuesto, la lista es larga e incluye a varios jugadores que quizás no llegaron con muchas luces, pero que terminaron convirtiéndose en leyendas del fútbol mexicano. El caso más emblemático es Cabinho, a menudo señalado como el mejor extranjero en la historia del balompié azteca. Tampoco se puede obviar el aporte de futbolistas como Antonio Carlos Santos, Zague y el Tuca Ferreti, entre otros.

USWNT Schedules September Friendlies And Kansas City Gets To Host Again… Shocker

The U.S. women’s national team has scheduled a pair of home friendlies against Nigeria on Sept. 3 and 6. The latter game will be a historical one as for the first time in history the USWNT will play in the nation’s capital in a soccer-specific stadium. The women’s national team hasn’t played in D.C. since 2017.

World Cup Final Records To Impress Your Friends With, Including One That Can Never Be Broken

This is the match every young footballer dreams of playing in one day. The match where legends are created. The match that determines the champion of the world. The final of the most magnificent sporting event on the planet will be played once again on Dec. 18, 2022, in Qatar. So what better time than now to look at some of the most incredible World Cup final records?

Remembering When Tennessee Had No Kickers Available And Called A Former All-State Soccer Star

On Nov. 5, 2011, Tennessee football found itself in a tricky situation. The team’s starting kicker was injured, and then during warmups before the homecoming game against Middle Tennessee State the backup kicker pulled a muscle. With no one left to turn to the coaching staff and head coach Derek Dooley made an emergency call to former high school soccer star Derrick Brodus.

When Are Yellow Cards Wiped In World Cup 2022? — A Brief History Of Yellow Card Accrual

Yellow cards — the fine line between professional or consistent fouls and a sending off — are a part of almost every match, especially at the World Cup when the stakes are highest. Accruing yellow cards will get a player suspended, leading to the question: When are yellow cards wiped in World Cup 2022? 

Italians In MLS: The Best And Worst Signings In League History

Last month, MLS club LAFC completed the signing of Giorgio Chiellini on a free transfer from Juventus. He's the league's second major Italian signing this summer after Lorenzo Insigne joined Toronto FC on a free transfer.

20 Years Ago, Ronaldo Shook The Planet With The Most Horrific And Iconic World Cup Haircut Of All Time

20 years ago today, on June 30, 2002, Brazil won the last of its five World Cup titles. La Canarinha defeated Germany 2-0 in the final thanks to an unstoppable Ronaldo. O Fenõmeno scored a brace against Oliver Kahn and was stellar during the entire tournament. However, what is the thing most people remember from the striker? Not his goals but his silly, stupid haircut. 

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