In the fourth episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss the collapse of U.S. soccer in the context of Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, a very weird attempted coup in Bolivia, and elections in the U.K. and France.

In the third episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we discuss Ukraine’s exit from Euro 24, American soccer coverage, and the highs and lows of two weeks of nonstop soccer.

In the second episode of TNR’s soccer podcast, we recap the first week of Euro 2024 and preview the Copa América.

For the first time in years, a major international tournament feels free of political distractions. Enjoy it—it probably won’t last.

Introducing a new limited-series podcast about politics and power at the Euros and Copa América.

The Premier League returns for another season of footballing glory, financial excess, and existential crisis.

It wasn’t because they were “woke,” of course. There’s a much simpler explanation.

The kingdom’s insatiable appetite and bottomless riches are remaking global culture.

He’s reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia to cash in—and help a murderous regime launder its reputation.

A growing array of shows hype up the feel-good drama of modern sports—while tuning out the controversy.

At the start of its third season, the show’s plucky underdog premise is wearing thin.

The Premier League needs to punish its most successful team if it wants to save itself from disrepute.

The English Premier League transformed itself into the predatory “Super League” that fans thought they had defeated.

A conversation with Ryan O’Hanlon, author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution”

The Qatar World Cup never should have happened. But there are signs that the world is finally waking up to the corrupt arrangements that brought it about.

This tournament has been chaotic, breathtaking, tragic, and wonderful. How do we make sense of it?

The African nation’s Cinderella run through the tournament was entirely unexpected outside of Marrakech. Now, fans of underdogs are united under its banner.

Tomorrow, the United States Men’s National Team plays the Netherlands in a must-win game. Is this the start of a beautiful rivalry?

No, it is not going to win the World Cup (this year), but it is fun as hell.

Soccer’s governing body is destroying the World Cup—but for once, the comically corrupt organization is getting called out for its sins.