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Who knew "Iron Mike" had a soft spot for Benfica and an old Portuguese soccer legend? This week, we get to the bottom of that unexpected crossover.
From Ellis Island to global soccer history. We look back at the tale of our winger who cemented his name on the record books at the 1930 World Cup.
A curious soccer tradition in Congress has determined the outcome of the last two elections. Who knew soccer had such sway on Capitol Hill?
A collapsed stadium, vanishing players, and a desperate exorcism. This Halloween week, we look at the most cursed soccer club in American history.
The beautiful game nearly caused WWIII. During the Cold War, Henry Kissinger almost attacked the Soviet Union over some soccer fields in Cuba.
Back in 1620, the Pilgrims saw American Indians playing an early version of soccer on the beaches of New England. Turns out, soccer predates the 13 Colonies.
One small step for man, one giant leap for soccer fans. New evidence suggests the Apollo 11 mission took small footy souvenirs up to the moon.
In 1897, an eerie wave of vampirism swept through a soccer community in California. Over a century later, we look back at this mysterious case.
A historic soccer club in South America shares a logo with the most successful NFL franchise of all time. But who copied who?
One of the greatest soccer clubs in the world could've disappeared 90 years ago. A few teams from Brooklyn made sure they stayed afloat.
He was an avid soccer player and a brave firefighter. Decades after losing his life on 9/11, Sergio continues to inspire the NY community & uplift rising soccer stars.
It's a proper Labor Day soccer tale. One humble steelworker became a pivotal soccer tycoon in our country, and his impact is still felt a century later.
