Sports Illustrated- MLB

Jun 09, 2022

Nations League Was Foundational for USMNT, but Its Return Isn’t Ideal

Events in the inaugural Concacaf competition helped mold the U.S. into a World Cup–caliber team, but as it prepares for Qatar, its group games are ill-timed.

Jun 08, 2022

The USMNT’s Key Remaining World Cup Roster Position Battles

Few clear and obvious questions remain about the U.S.’s World Cup squad, and two upcoming Nations League games will be used to help find solutions.

Jun 07, 2022

Mbappe, Vinicius Top Study of World’s Most Valuable Players

The CIES study measures factors such as performance, career progression and club value performance and economic value to determine players’ transfer values.

Jun 07, 2022

Just How Difficult Is the USMNT’s World Cup Group?

Wales, England and Iran are the three opponents, and while it seems manageable on paper, it also arguably makes for the most difficult quartet in the competition.

Jun 06, 2022

Dani Alves Refuses to Be Done

At 39, the fullback is attempting to become Brazil’s oldest men’s player at a World Cup, determined to add the missing piece to his legendary trophy case.