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How To Get The Most For Your Money With Soccer Subscription Services

Editor's Note: For an updated list of the best soccer streaming services, read our 2020-2021 guide here.

What is the best soccer streaming service? Which services are worth paying for? Which soccer streaming services are crap?

The Colorado Rapids Are Being Affected By The Plague — Yes, The Black Death

The Colorado Rapids are being affected by the plague. And we don’t mean a plague of poor play — we’re actually talking about the Black Death.

An outbreak of sylvatic plague among flea-infested black-tailed prairie dogs in areas of Adams County, home of the Rapids’ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, has led to the MLS club altering plans for its Saturday night match against the Montreal Impact.

New Wigan Mascot Is Truly The Stuff Of Nightmares

We here at The18 are all for clubs doing goofy, weird, absurd and just strange things in the spirit of differentiating themselves, so we were excited to see this new Wigan mascot unveiled Friday.

And yet, I can’t help but think this anthropomorphic pie will haunt my dreams for years to come. 

Hope Solo Petitions To Join Equal Pay Negotiations Because She Doesn't Think USWNT Can Win Without Her

The USWNT will begin mediation soon with the U.S. Soccer Federation regarding the team’s equal pay lawsuit. Hope Solo has filed a motion to the court that is managing the lawsuit requesting to join in on and aid in the mediation process, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Jurgen Klopp Ends Press Conference By Giving Hug To His ‘F*cking Doppelganger’

It is, perhaps, the greatest hug in sports, maybe even the entire world. The infectious enthusiasm of a Jurgen Klopp hug is impossible not to love, even if you’re an Everton fan. 

So in one sense, you can’t blame a reporter in Indiana for using a follow-up question to ask for a Klopp hug of his own.

The 12 Soccer Podcasts You Need To Listen To — Ranked

If you’re a soccer junkie, it’s easy to get bored during the offseason of your favorite leagues. The transfer rumor mill is exhausting and can be pretty silly, as all the speculation just seems outlandish. And even during the season, just a few matches a week/weekend may not be enough for you.

Lindsey Horan: Rapinoe A Role Model For How To Lead Away From Pitch

Before, during and after the USWNT’s run to its fourth Women’s World Cup title this summer, the American players have been outspoken about their social activism. 

The undeniable leader of those efforts has been Megan Rapinoe, who has drawn considerable ire (but equal parts praise) from many across the globe for speaking up.

Rapinoe appears to be inspiring the next generation of USWNT leaders, her younger U.S. teammates.

Drunk Wesley Sneijder Causes $7K Damage To Car By Dancing On It

Is Wesley Sneijder having a midlife crisis or just enjoying himself a bit too much?

The Dutch international and former Ajax, Real Madrid and Inter Milan star was arrested for damaging a vehicle by drunkenly dancing on it.

Sneijder reportedly caused €6,000 euros (about $6,834 USD) in damage when he jumped on top of a vehicle in a drunken state. 

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