Soccer

5/29/2026 |  US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta (Associated Press (AP)) FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Jozy Altidore arrived at the new U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta, far different from where his 2014 American team recovered from practice in a plastic cold tub on a paved path outside Stanford’s Cagan Stadium in California.

5/29/2026 |  The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives (Associated Press (AP)) VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For Canada, the World Cup is more about the soccer.
While the mood around the tournament in the United States is complicated by the conflict with Iran, travel bans, immigration policies and politics, Canada stands in contrast to its border neighbor.
“The game belongs to everyone. It doesn’t ask where you are from, only how you play, how you lead and how you bring people together,” C

5/29/2026 |  New York and New Jersey subpoena FIFA over World Cup ticketing (Insider Sport) US regulators have launched a formal investigation into FIFA’s World Cup ticketing practices amid mounting criticism over soaring prices, dynamic pricing models and concerns around fan accessibility ahead of the 2026 tournament.

5/29/2026 |  Starmer’s Champions League plea rings hollow without the law to back it (Insider Sport) The UK Prime Minister wants TNT Sports to show the Champions League final for free – but his own club’s run to the final, a missing legal framework, and his silence on the Europa and Conference League stand to complicate his argument

5/29/2026 |  Adidas Partners with Mall Operator Simon on World Cup Activations (SGB UPDATE) Adidas is partnering with Simon, the shopping mall and outlet center owner, to bring soccer fan experiences and programming to select Simon propertu destinations this summer as the World Cup arrives in North America.