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ICYMI: Cucho Hernández's 'Oscar-worthy' reaction and ground-roll after getting fouled in MLS Cup Final

Cucho Hernández put on a historic performance for the Columbus Crew this weekend for what he did with the ball, and somewhat of another historic performance for what he did off of it. Bring him the MVP and Oscar award.

Incredible Amundsen assist proves to be decider as Columbus Crew crowned MLS Cup champions

The Columbus Crew outlasted LAFC 2-1 to win MLS Cup on Saturday in front 20,802 fans at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. An unbelievable Malte Amundsen assist to Yaw Yeboah gave the Crew their second and game-winning goal.

Amundsen might just have won himself the assist of the season as the Danish center back delivered an inch-perfect ball that cut LAFC’s back line wide open.

Amundsen assist vs LAFC in MLS Cup

Watch: Folarin Balogun bags both assists in Monaco’s 2-1 victory vs. Rennes

United States men’s national team and AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun turned provider on Saturday as he assisted both of his side’s goals in a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory vs. Rennes.

Balogun entered the match with just one goal contribution in his last six games for Monaco and needed a solid performance. Monaco signed Balogun for roughly $43 million this summer.

The 22-year-old USMNT star delivered on Saturday this time with his passing rather than goal scoring.

Balogun assists vs Rennes

Weston McKennie nearly scored epic bicycle kick for his first goal of the season — Juve defeat Napoli 1-0

TURIN — Juventus delivered an efficient performance as they moved back to provisional top spot in Serie A on Friday, securing a 1-0 home win against a wasteful Napoli thanks to a header from Federico Gatti.

Juve had their best chance of the first half when Dusan Vlahovic's close-range attempt was blocked by Natan, and Weston McKennie's subsequent rebound with an overhead kick was denied by Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret.

Weston McKennie bicycle kick vs Napoli

The18’s Copa América power rankings — End of 2023 edition

The anticipation for Copa América 2024 continues to grow especially with the recent reveal of the group stage. In the months leading up to the tournament The18 will be doing power rankings and list our picks for the best 2024 Copa América teams.

The new star? — Trinity Rodman was the only player to appear in all USWNT matches in 2023

Trinity Rodman is on pace to become one of the next American stars at the international stage and an unbelievable stat for the USWNT in 2023 explains why.

Trinity Rodman is the only player to appear in all 18 USWNT matches in 2023; has historic goal contributions against China

The 21-year old is here to stay.

USMNT get favorable opponents in Copa América group stage draw and should be confident

The United States men’s national team will face Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia in Group C of the 2024 Copa América. The USMNT Copa América group is looking great.

The draw for the tournament took place on Thursday. It took 50 minutes until a ball was drawn, but the groups for the 2024 Copa América are now official.

2024 Copa América groups

Sister, Sister — Angel City sign 18-year-old Gisele Thompson, Alyssa’s younger sister

Angel City FC signed 18-year-old defender Gisele Thompson through the 2025 NWSL season.

The deal announced Thursday includes an option for 2026 for the Los Angeles native, who becomes the youngest player ever to sign with the club.

Thompson is currently a senior at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, Calif. She is the younger sister of Angel City's 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick, Alyssa Thompson.

Here are the teams playing, format, venues and dates for first-ever Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup

The first big test in 2024 for the United States women’s national team will be the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup. You might have questions like who are the teams playing in Concacaf W Gold Cup, how does it work, where are the games, etc.

This guide is here to help.

2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup basics

  • Dates: Feb. 20 through March 10
  • Locations: Los Angeles, California | Carson, California | Houston, Texas | San Diego, California
  • No. of teams: 12

Teams playing in Concacaf W Gold Cup

Lionel Messi named 2023 Time Athlete of the Year

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi was named Athlete of the Year by Time Magazine on Wednesday, thanks in large part to his decision to bring his talents to Inter Miami and ultimately raise the profile of Major League Soccer.

The honor comes just over a year from Messi's win with Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In July, the 36-year-old left Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami.

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