Why MLS Relies Less on NCAA Talent Compared to NBA and NFL

The 2026 World Cup and the Evolution of the American Soccer Pipeline As the United States prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American soccer landscape faces a distinct structural challenge: bridging the gap between collegiate development and professional readiness. Unlike the NBA or NFL, where the NCAA serves as the primary engine … Read more

The Future of Soccer in the U.S.: 30 Years After the 1994 World Cup

How Soccer Is Finally Winning Over American Fans—30 Years After 1994’s False Start By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 15, 2024 Soccer is now the second-most popular sport in the U.S.—ahead of basketball—with Major League Soccer (MLS) averaging 22,000 fans per game in 2023 and the U.S. Women’s National Team drawing 11.7 million viewers … Read more

New Sports Hall Opens at Insa Centre-Val de Loire, Honoring Pioneer Alice Milliat

Blois, France – Students at the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Centre Val de Loire (INSA Centre Val de Loire) are celebrating the opening of their new, state-of-the-art gymnasium near the Blois-Chambord train station. The facility, officially named after Alice Milliat – a pioneer in women’s sports – began hosting classes on March 12, 2026, … Read more