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Christian Pulisic, right, jumps in front of fans after scoring a goal against Panama during the first half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match in March 2022, in Orlando, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

U.S. Men’s National Team to Face Brazil in Orlando

The U.S. men’s national soccer team will face Brazil on June 12 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, in the second edition of the Allstate Continental Clásico, which will also serve as a pre-tournament test for the United States ahead of this summer’s Copa América. Currently ranked No. 5 in the FIFA World Rankings, […]

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Since it opened in 1997, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has hosted athletes from more than 70 countries with dozens of sports organized across the venue, which spans more than 220 acres. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Sports and Resorts: A Weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The name is an icon around the world. Between its various locations, there could be a creditable claim that every country in the world has had at least one person visit one of its parks. It is Disney, and one of its flagships is Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Within Walt Disney World, big […]

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Mexico plays Germany in front of a near sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in 2023. The venue will host a Premier League friendly in the summer of 2024 between Liverpool and Arsenal. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Soccer 2026

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal to Tour United States for 2024 Summer Friendlies

Three of the biggest names in the Premier League have announced a series of games in the United States this summer as part of their respective preseason training. Arsenal and Manchester United will play on July 27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, followed by Arsenal facing Liverpool on July 31 in Philadelphia at Lincoln […]

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Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth with Las Vegas shirt sleeve sponsor.

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Announces Partnership with AFC Bournemouth

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has announced an official partnership with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth which will include the “Visit Las Vegas” logo featured on the team’s training kit, in-stadium exposure and matchday activations as the club’s official travel destination. The team’s connection to Vegas started in 2022 when Bill Foley, owner […]

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Concacaf Names Hilton as Official Hotel Partner

Concacaf has named Hilton as the official hotel partner for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup and 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup. The Concacaf Champions Cup replaces the Concacaf Champions League and serves as the pathway to the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, taking place in the United States. The inaugural Concacaf W […]

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MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final. Photo via Associated Press
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MetLife Stadium to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as the schedule and host city allotments were announced on Sunday, two years out from when the biggest World Cup in history comes to North America. MetLife Stadium won the right to host the final in a two-venue competition against […]

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The FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)
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What We’re Hearing About the 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

(Editor’s Note: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been billed as the biggest yet with 48 teams, three countries and more host cities than ever before. And throughout the process from FIFA’s visiting host city candidates, to the day of the announcement in July 2022 of which cities will host games and an inside view […]

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Kansas City Current to Partner With Visit Missouri

Visit Missouri has signed a one-year partnership agreement to become an official partner of the Kansas City Current, the National Women’s Soccer League team who this spring will open the first purpose-built stadium for a women’s professional sports team. “We are excited to partner with the Kansas City Current in 2024 as the CPKC Stadium […]

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