Top soccer officials in the Netherlands are potentially planning to abolish the offside rule at the amateur level of the game. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) claims that the move could counteract increased violence towards referees. Matches in the lower levels of Dutch soccer have experienced a recent rise in delays due to disputed decisions. Jan Dirk van der …

One of the U.S. women’s national team’s most successful players will play her final match this Sunday. Alex Morgan announced her retirement from professional soccer on Thursday. Morgan, who is pregnant with her second child, will conclude her playing career Sunday in the San Diego Wave’s NWSL match vs. the North Carolina Courage. The 35-year-old enjoyed an impactful 15-year playing …

Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt is reportedly weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer window as he continues to struggle for regular playing time at the club. Despite showing flashes of his potential, the 22-year-old forward has found himself further down the pecking order amidst fierce competition in the Leeds attacking ranks. Since the start of last season, …

Landon Donovan, a legend in American soccer, has expressed his desire to one day manage either the USMNT or USWNT. The 42-year-old, who recently became interim coach for the NWSL’s San Diego Wave, is just beginning his managerial career. However, he already holds bold ambitions for the future. His passion for coaching and commitment to U.S. Soccer has made his …

After a hugely frustrating summer transfer window that featured no major signings for the second consecutive window, Sporting Director Paul Mitchell has shared his thoughts on Newcastle’s shortcomings and what unfolded behind the scenes. Mitchell, who was appointed after the club had already sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh for PSR compliance, only managed to oversee the signing of Will …

Interim U.S. men’s national team head coach Mikey Varas has been forced to make one change to his roster for September’s pair of home friendlies. Cade Cowell has been called into the USMNT squad to replace Gio Reyna, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. Reyna will depart camp after being diagnosed with a left groin strain, forcing him to miss international action …

Juventus has evolved into a different team since the start of this season as they now play a more attacking style of football, unlike when Max Allegri was their manager. The men in black and white have a new man in charge and Thiago Motta made specific signings to help his team transition into a more offensive team on the …

The English transfer window may be closed, but Aston Villa’s business might not be done yet.  Villa were extremely busy during the summer market, with Moussa Diaby and Douglas Luiz sold for big fees, while the likes of Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkley and Jaden Philogene came the other way. Unai Emery has done an excellent job with the …

Manchester City are no strangers to fixture congestion, but their latest scheduling issue has stirred concerns over player welfare. The Sky Blues will have to contend with two matches within just three days. That leaves City with no time for recovery or proper training between games. Ironically, it’s not City’s fault. Instead, it’s a clash with crosstown rivals Manchester United‘s …

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has dismissed talks of him retiring after missing out on Euro 2024 with his national. The 33-year-old did not come off the bench as his side lost in the play-off final, creating speculation that his time on the big stage may be over. But the Cardiff midfielder says he is eyeing the 2026 World Cup and …