The World Cup Reminded Us What America Can Be
By George Cassidy Payne Photos: Wikimedia Commons The most powerful moments of the World Cup did not happen only inside stadiums. They happened in restaurants, city streets, neighborhood…
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The Blue Sharks And The Long Road To Freedom: Cabo Verde, Amílcar Cabral, And The Spirit Of A Nation At The 2026 World Cup
By Don Rojas Photos: YouTube Screenshots|Wikimedia Commons In the summer of 2026, a nation of half a million people scattered across ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean…
‘Trust For Governors Island’ Presents The People’s Final: A Celebration Of Soccer, Community, And NYC
Photos: Sarah Krautheim NEW YORK (July 8, 2026) – The Trust for Governors Island today announced Island-wide watch parties, activities, and events—including a free final match watch party—celebrating…
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry Into America By Trump Administration–Despite Have Necessary Travel Documents
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots|Wikimedia Commons A FIFA-selected referee from Somalia who was set to make history at the World Cup has become the latest flashpoint in…
“Palestinian Pele” Killed By Israeli Military Mourned By Family And Fans
By Black Star News Photos: YouTube Screenshots Palestinian soccer star Suleiman al-Obeid---known as the Palestinian Pele---was honored by family, friends, and fans this week, following his killing last…
Continental Clásico – A New Chapter in US – Canada Women’s Soccer Rivalry
By Special To The Black Star News Photos: YouTube Screenshots The United States and Canada have turned women’s soccer into a cross-border cage match that’s been raging since…
Kenya In Race To Complete Soccer Stadiums
By Semafor Africa Photos: Semafor Africa\Wikimedia Commons Kenya is in a race against time to get its stadiums ready for two of the continent’s biggest football events —…
The World’s Largest Soccer Stadium Will Be In Africa
By Semafor Africa Photos: Semafor Africa\YouTube Screenshots The world’s largest football stadium is being built just north of Casablanca and is expected to be ready in time for…
Major League Soccer And Adidas Launch ‘Generations’ ‘I Am For Change’ Campaign
Major League Soccer (MLS) during Juneteenth in partnership with its Clubs, adidas and Black Players for Change (BPC), an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches and staff…
Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Qualifying Draw Set For 4 July
By BBC Photos: YouTube\Wikimedia Commons The qualifying draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place in Johannesburg on Thursday, 4 July. The 48 competing…