Jun 28 Watch this soccer announcer’s raucous takedown of England after Iceland victory By Richard Coolidge The tiny country of Iceland has made it through to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament by beating a giant. Continue reading
Jun 27 The goal of this kids’ story about soccer? To foster a love of poetry By Mary Jo Brooks Nick Hall, the 12-year-old protagonist in Kwame Alexander’s latest novel-in-verse, “Booked,” is a soccer star who dreams of playing in the European Cup. Unfortunately, his days are filled with the more mundane challenges. Continue reading
Jun 10 How well do you know the world: Islamic celebration and Euro football By Larisa Epatko This week, Muslims began a month-long observance, a head of state spoke to Congress, and Europeans kicked off a soccer tournament. Take our quiz about these world events and more. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:07 How an underdog UK soccer team beat impossible odds By PBS News Hour In one of the most improbable victories in the history of professional sports, the Leicester City Football Club won the English Premier League Championship Monday, despite starting their campaign as underdogs with a 5,000-1 chance of winning. For more on… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 6:28 Women’s soccer players sue over wage gap By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team became national heroes when they won the 2015 World Cup. But members of the team are now suing over wage discrimination, claiming that they earned four times less than their male counterparts despite generating $20… Continue watching
Nov 17 After security threat, Germany vs. Netherlands match called off By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins A friendly soccer match between Germany and the Netherlands was called off shortly before its start due to a credible threat of attack. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 3:05 U.S. Soccer rolls out new rules to prevent kids’ concussions By PBS News Hour The U.S. Soccer Federation has released new rules in hopes of making soccer safer for young players. Tens of thousands of kids get concussions playing soccer every year, and heading the ball is considered a main culprit of the injury. Continue watching
Oct 07 FIFA president Sepp Blatter recommended for 90-day suspension By Alexandra Sarabia Members of FIFA's ethics committee have recommended a 90-day suspension for FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Continue reading
Sep 25 Swiss open criminal proceedings against FIFA president Sepp Blatter By Gretchen Frazee The Swiss attorney general opened criminal proceedings Friday against FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter on suspicions of “criminal mismanagement” and “misappropriation.”… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:25 Will Team USA’s win help level the playing field for women? By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team made a record-breaking victory against reigning champion Japan in the final game of the 2015 World Cup. Judy Woodruff speaks to Deborah Slaner Larkin of the Women’s Sports Foundation, and Cheryl Cooky of Purdue University… Continue watching