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Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird And Russell Wilson To Host 2020 ESPYs Remotely

The hosts for the 2020 ESPYs have been announced. This year, the ESPYs will shift its focus from outstanding athletic achievement to highlighting the impact athletes have made outside of sports. This shift in showing the world that there's more to athletes than just their performances on the field or court aligns with the current global situation we are in. While sports took a halt, many athletes did not.

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, USWNT standout Megan Rapinoe and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be the voice of this years ESPYs.

Holy Shit They Did It Again — Third-Tier USL Side Drops Season’s Best Kit

Last year, Forward Madison FC burst onto the U.S. Soccer scene with some of the freshest kits we’d ever seen.

This year, they’ve done it again.

Forward Madison, which plays in the third-tier USL League One, dropped its alternate “Drip Kit” on Saturday. Once again the club went Full Mingo and we really don’t deserve a shirt this awesome.

So, You Guys Wanna Wear These U.S. Soccer Masks?

By now, everyone in America should have a mask or face covering of some sort. Whether it’s a bandana pulled over nose, a homemade cloth mask or a something you bought for 10 times a reasonable price off the internet, you need to be covering your face when you go out in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The sad reality of the pandemic world in which we live is that masks need to become ubiquitous to ensure public health and safety. In Alabama, American football coach Nick Saban scolded an elephant for not wearing a mask.

Never Forget The Five Best Seasons Americans Have Ever Had Abroad

As American stars like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams continue to mature and up-and-comers emerge, we’ll soon wonder how their performances compare to Americans from the past.

To help you draw these comparisons, here are the five best campaigns from Americans in Europe.

FC Cincinnati Names Iconic Former Man Utd, Netherlands CB New Head Coach

Former Netherlands and Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has been named head coach of FC Cincinnati, the Major League Soccer club said on Thursday.

Stam replaced fellow Dutchman Ron Jans, who resigned as head coach in February following allegations he used a racial slur in front of players.

"For myself, to get the opportunity to work in America and to work in MLS for a club like FC Cincinnati, it's a dream," Stam said in a news release.

On This Day 10 Years Ago, Sam Kerr Scored Her First Goal As A Matilda

On this day 10 years ago — May 21, 2010 to be exact — Sam Kerr made her mark for the Matildas. 

Australia was playing in the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup final against North Korea where she scored her first international goal at the age of 16. 

Abby Wambach’s Partner Can’t Decide What’s For Dinner And It’s Destroying Her

Abby Wambach, the greatest goal scorer in U.S. soccer history, knows how you feel. 

She understands the torment you face every day, the agony of decision plaguing couples every single night. The anguish, frustration and heartache over the inability to make one fucking decision.

Abby Wambach is all of us.

The Portland Thorns Just Unveiled The Most Exquisite Kits You’ll See This Year

In a country that claims to support women’s soccer but really only pays attention during the Women’s World Cup, the National Women’s Soccer League still has plenty of room to grow in the American sporting consciousness. But there’s one area in which the best women’s soccer league in the world is a recognized global leader — style.

Gov. Cuomo Just Inadvertently Pissed Off A Bunch Of Soccer Fans

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been widely praised for his handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic in his state, which has been hit harder than anywhere else in the country. While many leaders have done their best to ignore or even flout the experts, Cuomo has embraced science and proven to be an excellent communicator during this crisis. 

But the governor may have lost a lot of that good will with one poorly conceived graphic.

During his daily media briefing on Tuesday, Cuomo spoke about how eager he is to have professional sports resume play as soon as possible. 

Daniel Sturridge Linked With Two MLS Teams

In the midst of completing a four-month ban from football for breaching betting rules, Daniel Sturridge is now being linked with Inter Miami and DC United in MLS.

The 30-year-old English striker is “serving” his ban until June 17, but the world works in mysterious ways and Sturridge will end up not missing much football during his time away. After his contract was terminated with Trabzonspor back in March, he became a free agent.

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