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Romania great Gheorghe Hagi returns for second stint as national team coach after Lucescu's death
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Romania great Gheorghe Hagi returns for second stint as national team coach after Lucescu's death

Romania great Gheorghe Hagi has been hired as national team coach for the second time. The 61-year-old Hagi is widely regarded as Romania’s greatest ever soccer player, having led the country to the World Cup quarterfinals in 1994.

Apr 21
2 min
U.S. Soccer Player Fractures Spine, Jeopardizing World Cup Squad Spot
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U.S. Soccer Player Fractures Spine, Jeopardizing World Cup Squad Spot

Cesena goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Apr 21
2 min
USWNT coach Emma Hayes’ undefeated Hello Kitty hat, plus: 16 NWSL things to watch
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USWNT coach Emma Hayes’ undefeated Hello Kitty hat, plus: 16 NWSL things to watch

Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Welcome to Full Time, where we’re still recovering from the Megan Rapinoe-Sue Bird breakup news. Sigh. Coming up: 🧢 Chef Hayes’ hat 🥊 A real rivalry yet? 👀 NW

Apr 20
5 min
Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Baylee Sleek
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Female Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Baylee Sleek

Name: Baylee Sleek School: North Star Age: 17 Grade: 12 Sports: Soccer and track and field Parents: Gregg and Erika Sleek, of Ralphton Athletic achievements: In track and field, 2025 PIAA Class 2A gold medalist in high jump, 2024 and 2025 District 5 Class 2A (record holder at 5-feet, 6.25 inches) an

Apr 20
3 min
Vote for Blue FCU's Fort Collins-area Girls Athlete of Week (April 20)
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Vote for Blue FCU's Fort Collins-area Girls Athlete of Week (April 20)

Vote for Blue FCU's Girls Athlete of Week, with nominees from Fort Collins/Fossil track, Liberty Common soccer, Timnath golf and Windsor soccer/track.

Apr 20
4 min
Sports announcer calls Megan Rapinoe 'predator' who 'recruited' Sue Bird to be lesbian
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Sports announcer calls Megan Rapinoe 'predator' who 'recruited' Sue Bird to be lesbian

Former ESPN announcer Dan Dakich claims the soccer legend 'recruited' the hoops icon as a 'predator.' Because he would know, right?

Apr 20
5 min
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Soccer Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18)
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Vote now for The News Tribune’s Soccer Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18)

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Apr 20
2 min
The 2026 AHSAA boys soccer round one pairings and schedule
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The 2026 AHSAA boys soccer round one pairings and schedule

See the pairings for the 2026 first round of the AHSAA boys soccer playoffs.

Apr 20
6 min
How MLS is changing to compete with world football’s elite
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How MLS is changing to compete with world football’s elite

Major League Soccer is preparing for one of the most ambitious transformations in its recent history. The goal is to position the league as a global benchmark capable of competing with Europe’s bigg...

Apr 20
2 min
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