Soccer

Carli Lloyd of NJ/NY Gotham FC battles for control against in the second half of the NWSL Match against Sydney Leroux of Orlando Pride at Red Bull Arena on August 29, 2021.Ira L. Black - Corbis | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesThe National Women's Soccer League announced a four-year contract Thursday for media distribution with CBS Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports.The contract, set to begin in 2024, includes agreements for 118 national windows on the media channels, the league said, which is expected…

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 2, 2022.Kim Klement | USA Today Sports | ReutersNBCUniversal's sports portfolio has been driving growth at its streaming service Peacock, and the company has no plans to let up, with other sports rights deals top of mind.Sports are a double-edged sword for media companies contending with relentless cord cutting and trying to make their streaming services…

Sophie Allison previously talked about Rock Hall Class of 2023 inductee's influence Soccer Mommy honors Rock Hall Class of 2023 inductee Sheryl Crow with a new cover of her hit “Soak Up the Sun.” Keeping with the singalong vibe of the 2002 single, Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison also shared a karaoke bar-style animated visual for her rendition of the feel-good track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zS-kUnfeNI In a 2022 interview, Allison talked about Crow’s influence on her…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: You can watch USWNT vs. Netherlands for free by getting a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream. But, if you plan on watching more Women’s World Cup games this year, we recommend getting a VPN to access free tournament livestreams from the U.K.’s BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Buy Free Trial DirecTV Stream The United States Women’s National Team is…

Lionel Messi, his holiness, has arrived to play soccer in Miami. The only thing bigger than the crowds to greet him are the dollar signs bulging, like Looney Toons, from the eyes of the business magnates who made it happen. Awooga! It's payday!His signing to Inter Miami, completed earlier this month, was unlike any other in the history of the sport, in that success will be measured not by the number of trophies he can win but by how many streaming subscription signups he can inspire. Last year, Apple agreed a $2.5…

The top soccer player in the world now plays in the United States. Moments ago, World Cup champion Lionel Messi debuted with Inter Miami CF during a Leagues Cup opening match against Liga MX’s Cruz Azul. Messi took the pitch during the 52nd minute as Miami was up 1-0, replacing No. 30 Benjamin Cremaschi. Also entering the match alongside Messi were his teammates Sergio Busquets and Josef Martinez. Earlier in the game, Messi was spotted celebrating with his teammates after Robi Taylor opened the scoreboard in…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: MLS Season Pass is the best place to watch the 2023 Leagues Cup, as it’s the only place where you can watch every game live. Sign up here. Buy MLS Season Pass $12.99+ The 2023 Leagues Cup kicks off Friday, pitting North American clubs from MLS and Liga MX against each other. But this year’s tournament is especially exciting, thanks to…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is almost here, kicking off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday (ET). It’s shaping up to be another good one for U.S. fans: The United States Women’s National Team — who won the last two titles in 2015 and 2019 — are the favorite to win once again this year. England, Spain, Germany, and France are other top contenders. Just…

It’s been called ‘the retirement league’ by some detractors. But Major League Soccer, the US’s answer to the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A in Europe, is back — and this time, it means business.With multi-billion dollar backing from Apple and an impressive app that packages up the iPhone maker’s new MLS Season Pass streaming subscription, Apple is betting big on the increasing popularity of MLS not only in the US, but worldwide. And it’s got good reason to — with big-name signings like all-time great Lionel Messi…

An epic clash in women’s soccer starts Thursday in Australia and New Zealand as 32 teams vie for the 2023 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Women’s World Cup, and the U.S. national team strives for an unprecedented three-peat. But also gaining attention are clashes of a different sort: high-speed hits to players’ heads. New research highlights the danger of concussions and potential long-term brain damage in an aggressive sport that already has many star players sitting out of the World Cup because…