Intelligencer
The Cut
Vulture
The Strategist
Curbed
Grub Street
Magazine
Subscribe to the Magazine
Give a Gift Subscription
Buy Back Issues
Current Issue Contents
Subscribe
Sign In
Account
Profile
Sign Out
Menu
Menu
Close
Close
Politics
Business
Technology
Newsletters
Like Us
Follow Us
NYMag.com
New York Magazine
Intelligencer
Vulture
The Cut
The Strategist
Grub Street
Curbed
Search
Search
Close
Subscribe
Give A
Gift
Menu
Menu
Close
Close
Politics
Business
Technology
Newsletters
Like Us
Follow Us
NYMag.com
New York Magazine
Intelligencer
Vulture
The Cut
The Strategist
Grub Street
Curbed
+
Comments
Leave a Comment
Search
Search
Close
Displaying all articles tagged:
Soccer
coronavirus
Mar. 12, 2020
Most U.S. Sports Leagues Have Suspended Their Seasons Due to Coronavirus
The NHL, MLB, MLS, and NBA are all either suspending or canceling play due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By
Chas Danner
games
Aug. 8, 2019
Politics on the Field of Play
Alejandro Bedoya’s activist celebration shows a new way for athletes to be political.
By
Will Leitch
surveillance
June 11, 2019
Your iPhone
Is
Listening to You (If You’re a Spanish Soccer Fan)
Facebook isn’t spying on you. Spain’s top professional soccer league is, though.
By
Max Read
games
June 6, 2019
The Women’s World Cup and the Future of American Sports
The last American triumph in the Women’s World Cup felt like the birth of a new era in women’s sports. Another win could lead to the era’s maturation.
By
Will Leitch
games
Dec. 13, 2018
It’s Good That MLS Has Finally Accepted That It’s a Second-Tier Soccer League
Why did it take so long?
By
Will Leitch
games
Oct. 11, 2018
What Happens When the World’s Most Famous Athlete Is Accused of Rape?
Five divergent scenarios are possible for Cristiano Ronaldo — and each means something very different for the future of sports in the age of #MeToo.
By
Will Leitch
games
June 13, 2018
Missing the World Cup Is Like Detention for the United States
Somehow it fits that America missed the tournament for the first time in a generation.
By
Will Leitch
June 13, 2018
U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Host 2026 World Cup, and Probably Play in It Too
It’s the only win the U.S. will get in Russia this summer, but it’s a big one.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Oct. 11, 2017
It’s a Dark Day for United States Men’s Soccer
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. men’s team will miss the World Cup.
By
Adam K. Raymond
select all
May 30, 2017
In the Future, Soccer Games Will Kick Off With Hoverboards
Because just walking a ball over to the field would be too basic.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
June 20, 2016
Facebook Has Secret Games Hidden in Messenger — Here’s How to Play Them
Soccer, basketball, chess.
By
Christine Nguyen
the sports section
May 3, 2016
Leicester City Wins English Soccer Title
The players had gathered to watch an opponent’s critical game on TV.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Apr. 29, 2016
Leicester City on Verge of an Improbable Title
The odds of Leicester City winning the English Premier League were 5,000-to-1.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Feb. 26, 2016
Gianni Infantino Elected President of FIFA
The former general secretary of UEFA won a special election that became necessary when Sepp Blatter announced he was stepping down.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Feb. 12, 2016
New York’s Pro Soccer Club Unveils Redesigned Jersey by Showing Up at Fans’ Jobs
They thought they were being filmed for a documentary.
By
Joe DeLessio
Jan. 19, 2016
FIFA Still Paying Sepp Blatter $2.5 Million
Must be nice.
By
Claire Landsbaum
the sports section
Dec. 21, 2015
Sepp Blatter Banned by FIFA for 8 Years, Vows, ‘I’ll Be Back’
UEFA President Michel Platini has been banned as well.
By
Joe DeLessio
time out
Nov. 11, 2015
FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter Is Hospitalized for Breakdown
Like the fans, he’s suffering from “nervous shock.”
By
Nathan Pemberton
gooooal
Oct. 8, 2015
FIFA Suspends President Sepp Blatter and Two Other Top Executives
“The rot in the FIFA leadership is so extensive.”
By
Eric Levitz
Sept. 25, 2015
The Swiss Open Criminal Proceedings Against Sepp Blatter
They’ve announced they’ve opened the proceedings on “suspicion of criminal mismanagement” and “misappropriation.”
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
July 6, 2015
The Best Celebration Photos From Last Night’s U.S. Women’s World Cup Win
The U.S. Women’s National Team routed Japan to capture their first World Cup since 1999.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
July 6, 2015
Relive the Most Glorious Moments From Team USA’s World Cup Final Win
Carli Lloyd was relentless.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
May 31, 2015
FIFA, Freddie Gray, and the New Power of the Prosecutor
Marilyn Mosby and Loretta Lynch are not just indicting criminals: They’re trying to clean up corrupt cultures.
By
Benjamin Wallace-Wells
the sports section
May 30, 2015
Once America Got Interested in Soccer, FIFA Was Screwed
The silver lining to the scandal: By comparison, it makes our pro leagues look downright angelic.
By
Will Leitch
sports
May 29, 2015
FIFA Scandal Doesn’t Keep Sepp Blatter From Winning 5th Term
“I am the president of everybody.”
By
Jaime Fuller
fifa
May 28, 2015
Vladimir Putin Is Not Impressed With the FIFA Indictment
Other people and organizations are not impressed with FIFA.
By
Jaime Fuller
the sports section
July 13, 2014
GIF Recap: Germany Wins the World Cup in Extra Time
Argentina weeps.
By
Adam K. Raymond
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
July 12, 2014
A World Cup Final Primer for the Vaguely Interested
Germany and Argentina square off.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
July 12, 2014
GIF Recap: The Netherlands Ends Brazil’s Nightmare World Cup
At least it wasn’t as bad as the last game.
By
Adam K. Raymond
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
July 12, 2014
World Cup Glossary: Useful Phrases for the Temporary Fan
Yell these things during Sunday’s game.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
July 9, 2014
GIF Recap: Argentina Advances to World Cup Final With Shoot-out Victory
The finals are Sunday afternoon.
By
Joe DeLessio
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
July 8, 2014
GIF Recap: Germany Stuns Brazil 7–1 to Advance to the World Cup Final
The second semifinal is tomorrow.
By
Joe DeLessio
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
July 3, 2014
Obama Calls Clint Dempsey, Tim Howard to Say Hey
“Tim, I don’t know how you’re going to survive the mobs when you come back home, man.”
By
Joe Coscarelli
the sports section
July 1, 2014
Photos: Reaction Shots of U.S. and Belgium Fans Watching Today’s Match
On the scene in DUMBO and at BXL Zoute.
By
Konstantin Sergeyev,
Alyssa Tanchajja,
and
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
July 1, 2014
GIF Recap: The U.S. Is Out of the World Cup, Despite Tim Howard’s Heroics
Belgium advances to the quarterfinals.
By
Joe DeLessio
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
July 1, 2014
Today’s U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match: A Primer for the Vaguely Interested
The Americans can’t lose and advance this time.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
June 26, 2014
The United States Will Play Belgium on Tuesday
Start practicing your “I need to leave work early” cough now.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
June 26, 2014
Photos: Reaction Shots of U.S. and German Fans
On the scene at Zum Schneider and Nike’s “Hall of Phenomenal” pop-up.
By
Konstantin Sergeyev,
Alyssa Tanchajja,
and
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
June 26, 2014
GIF Recap: The U.S. Loses to Germany, Advances Anyway
Couldn’t sneak out of work? We’ve got you covered.
By
Joe DeLessio
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
June 26, 2014
Luis Suárez Suspended for 4 Months for Biting a Guy at World Cup
It’s the third time he’s been suspended for biting an opponent.
By
Joe DeLessio
June 26, 2014
Everything You Need to Know About Today’s U.S.-Germany World Cup Game
The U.S. can advance to the knockout stage with a win, a draw, and maybe even a loss.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
June 25, 2014
Uruguay Defends Luis Suárez’s Latest Bite As the World Calls for Punishment
He could face up to a two-year ban.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
June 24, 2014
Greece Advances in the World Cup on a Stoppage-Time Penalty-Kick Goal
It’s their first trip to the knockout round.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
June 23, 2014
World Cup GIF Recap: The United States’ Devastating Draw With Portugal
Heads hang across America.
By
Adam K. Raymond
and
Dan McQuade
the sports section
June 16, 2014
GIF Recap: The United States’ Thrilling World Cup Win Over Ghana
Re-live the Americans’ 2-1 victory in their World Cup opener.
By
Joe DeLessio
and
Dan McQuade
June 12, 2014
A World Cup Guide for the Vaguely Interested
What you need to know from the best “what you need to know” pieces.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the clintons
June 3, 2014
Clinton Smashed Mirror Over Qatar’s World Cup
And then he may have gotten even.
By
Caroline Bankoff
the sports section
June 1, 2014
Leitch: Is 2014 the Year Soccer in America (Truly) Goes Mainstream?
Just wait until the national team gets good.
By
Will Leitch
the sports section
July 15, 2013
New York City FC to Play at Yankee Stadium?
The mayor’s comments this weekend suggest they will.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
May 21, 2013
New York City Is Getting an MLS Team
The Yankees will own a piece of the team.
By
Joe DeLessio
Load More