Soccer/UnionThe USWNT will play reigning World Cup champion Spain at Subaru Park in OctoberThe reigning Olympic champions will face reigning World Cup champions Spain at Subaru Park on Oct. 13, marking the USWNT's 16th all-time visit to the region.Jonathan Tannenwald As the Union resume their season, Cavan Sullivan knows the spotlight on him will only grow moreJonathan Tannenwald Hall of Fame broadcaster JP Dellacamera has called his last World Cup gameJonathan Tannenwald Here’s how the World Cup provided a sense of ‘community’ at this University City coffee shopConor Smith The USMNT-Belgium World Cup game drew over 50 million viewers despite the blowout lossJonathan Tannenwald AdvertisementPhoto GalleriesMoreThe Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: A banana-eating contest, Eagles practice, wet Phillies, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers USMNT kicks off its World Cup training campJonathan Tannenwald The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: A banana-eating contest, Eagles practice, wet Phillies, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers USMNT kicks off its World Cup training campJonathan Tannenwald The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers More StoriesThree things we learned from the Union’s exhibition against New England with MLS’s return drawing closerThe Union's friendly against the Revolution on Thursday morning offered a glimpse of what the team might look like when its MLS season resumes on July 22 with interim manager Ryan Richter at the helm.Owen Hewitt Meg Kane was the perfect face of Philly’s World Cup campaign. Her family, and its tragedy, shaped her message.Two years before she welcomed the World Cup to Philadelphia, Kane faced an unimaginable family tragedy when her parents died in a house fire. Since then, a simple message from her dad has guided her.Mike Sielski Deadmau5, All-American Rejects, Bebe Rexha, and more are headed to FIFA Fan FestivalWith 10 days and eight nations remaining in the World Cup, Fan Fest's commitment to remain open for the full 39 days of the tournament includes four concerts starting Sunday.Kerith Gabriel Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture in the USMNT’s loss to BelgiumA person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks with a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.Ronald Blum, Associated Press Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match in PhillyMbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay’s Congress. Associated Press The quarterfinals of the World Cup are chock full of soccer’s biggest starsThe possibility of having France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina in the semifinals is a real one. But all four of those teams face tough tests to get there.Jonathan Tannenwald ‘Mbappé gave me a hug:’ These two soccer hopefuls from Kensington got the full World Cup experienceThe duo received the opportunity through Safe-Hub, one of four community organizations Quaker Oats partnered with to send children from underprivileged areas to the World Cup.Owen Hewitt Biggest takeaways from USMNT's World Cup runJonathan Tannenwald and Mariam Akraz As Folarin Balogun reflects on his world exploding, Belgium rejoices over beating the U.S.It isn’t Balogun's fault that he’ll be forever known as the player whom President Trump lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get back on the field. But it gave Belgium the motivation needed. Jonathan Tannenwald The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crashes out of the World CupChristian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and others didn't deliver in the big moments. And since Mauricio Pochettino didn't lead the way to history, should U.S. Soccer go for another big-name manager?Jonathan Tannenwald OpinionThe USMNT lived down to Donald Trump’s expectations: They played like the losers he thought they wereIt was an embarrassing end to the World Cup for a home country that found out sports can resist even an autocrat’s attempts to stack the deck.Mike Sielski | Columnist U.S. fans lament round of 16 loss to Belgium at watch parties across Philadelphia areaA few Belgium fans celebrated at Lemon Hill, while at Union Yards in Chester, supporters hope to see bigger crowds when the MLS season resumes at the end of the month.Conor Smith and Owen Hewitt Belgium fans celebrate in Philly as USA's World Cup run comes to an endOwen Hewitt and Mariam Akraz USMNT blown out of World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16Malik Tillman tied the score in the first half, but the Americans' World Cup run on home soil ended with a whimper in the round of 16.Jonathan Tannenwald USMNT fans ride a wave of emotions during the first half against BelgiumOwen Hewitt, Conor Smith, and Mariam Akraz See more storiesAdvertisement
The USWNT will play reigning World Cup champion Spain at Subaru Park in OctoberThe reigning Olympic champions will face reigning World Cup champions Spain at Subaru Park on Oct. 13, marking the USWNT's 16th all-time visit to the region.Jonathan Tannenwald
The USWNT will play reigning World Cup champion Spain at Subaru Park in OctoberThe reigning Olympic champions will face reigning World Cup champions Spain at Subaru Park on Oct. 13, marking the USWNT's 16th all-time visit to the region.Jonathan Tannenwald
As the Union resume their season, Cavan Sullivan knows the spotlight on him will only grow moreJonathan Tannenwald
As the Union resume their season, Cavan Sullivan knows the spotlight on him will only grow moreJonathan Tannenwald
Here’s how the World Cup provided a sense of ‘community’ at this University City coffee shopConor Smith
Here’s how the World Cup provided a sense of ‘community’ at this University City coffee shopConor Smith
The USMNT-Belgium World Cup game drew over 50 million viewers despite the blowout lossJonathan Tannenwald
The USMNT-Belgium World Cup game drew over 50 million viewers despite the blowout lossJonathan Tannenwald
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: A banana-eating contest, Eagles practice, wet Phillies, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: A banana-eating contest, Eagles practice, wet Phillies, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: A banana-eating contest, Eagles practice, wet Phillies, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: A banana-eating contest, Eagles practice, wet Phillies, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
Three things we learned from the Union’s exhibition against New England with MLS’s return drawing closerThe Union's friendly against the Revolution on Thursday morning offered a glimpse of what the team might look like when its MLS season resumes on July 22 with interim manager Ryan Richter at the helm.Owen Hewitt
Three things we learned from the Union’s exhibition against New England with MLS’s return drawing closerThe Union's friendly against the Revolution on Thursday morning offered a glimpse of what the team might look like when its MLS season resumes on July 22 with interim manager Ryan Richter at the helm.Owen Hewitt
Meg Kane was the perfect face of Philly’s World Cup campaign. Her family, and its tragedy, shaped her message.Two years before she welcomed the World Cup to Philadelphia, Kane faced an unimaginable family tragedy when her parents died in a house fire. Since then, a simple message from her dad has guided her.Mike Sielski
Meg Kane was the perfect face of Philly’s World Cup campaign. Her family, and its tragedy, shaped her message.Two years before she welcomed the World Cup to Philadelphia, Kane faced an unimaginable family tragedy when her parents died in a house fire. Since then, a simple message from her dad has guided her.Mike Sielski
Deadmau5, All-American Rejects, Bebe Rexha, and more are headed to FIFA Fan FestivalWith 10 days and eight nations remaining in the World Cup, Fan Fest's commitment to remain open for the full 39 days of the tournament includes four concerts starting Sunday.Kerith Gabriel
Deadmau5, All-American Rejects, Bebe Rexha, and more are headed to FIFA Fan FestivalWith 10 days and eight nations remaining in the World Cup, Fan Fest's commitment to remain open for the full 39 days of the tournament includes four concerts starting Sunday.Kerith Gabriel
Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture in the USMNT’s loss to BelgiumA person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks with a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture in the USMNT’s loss to BelgiumA person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks with a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match in PhillyMbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay’s Congress. Associated Press
Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match in PhillyMbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay’s Congress. Associated Press
The quarterfinals of the World Cup are chock full of soccer’s biggest starsThe possibility of having France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina in the semifinals is a real one. But all four of those teams face tough tests to get there.Jonathan Tannenwald
The quarterfinals of the World Cup are chock full of soccer’s biggest starsThe possibility of having France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina in the semifinals is a real one. But all four of those teams face tough tests to get there.Jonathan Tannenwald
‘Mbappé gave me a hug:’ These two soccer hopefuls from Kensington got the full World Cup experienceThe duo received the opportunity through Safe-Hub, one of four community organizations Quaker Oats partnered with to send children from underprivileged areas to the World Cup.Owen Hewitt
‘Mbappé gave me a hug:’ These two soccer hopefuls from Kensington got the full World Cup experienceThe duo received the opportunity through Safe-Hub, one of four community organizations Quaker Oats partnered with to send children from underprivileged areas to the World Cup.Owen Hewitt
As Folarin Balogun reflects on his world exploding, Belgium rejoices over beating the U.S.It isn’t Balogun's fault that he’ll be forever known as the player whom President Trump lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get back on the field. But it gave Belgium the motivation needed. Jonathan Tannenwald
As Folarin Balogun reflects on his world exploding, Belgium rejoices over beating the U.S.It isn’t Balogun's fault that he’ll be forever known as the player whom President Trump lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to get back on the field. But it gave Belgium the motivation needed. Jonathan Tannenwald
The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crashes out of the World CupChristian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and others didn't deliver in the big moments. And since Mauricio Pochettino didn't lead the way to history, should U.S. Soccer go for another big-name manager?Jonathan Tannenwald
The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crashes out of the World CupChristian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and others didn't deliver in the big moments. And since Mauricio Pochettino didn't lead the way to history, should U.S. Soccer go for another big-name manager?Jonathan Tannenwald
OpinionThe USMNT lived down to Donald Trump’s expectations: They played like the losers he thought they wereIt was an embarrassing end to the World Cup for a home country that found out sports can resist even an autocrat’s attempts to stack the deck.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionThe USMNT lived down to Donald Trump’s expectations: They played like the losers he thought they wereIt was an embarrassing end to the World Cup for a home country that found out sports can resist even an autocrat’s attempts to stack the deck.Mike Sielski | Columnist
U.S. fans lament round of 16 loss to Belgium at watch parties across Philadelphia areaA few Belgium fans celebrated at Lemon Hill, while at Union Yards in Chester, supporters hope to see bigger crowds when the MLS season resumes at the end of the month.Conor Smith and Owen Hewitt
U.S. fans lament round of 16 loss to Belgium at watch parties across Philadelphia areaA few Belgium fans celebrated at Lemon Hill, while at Union Yards in Chester, supporters hope to see bigger crowds when the MLS season resumes at the end of the month.Conor Smith and Owen Hewitt
USMNT blown out of World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16Malik Tillman tied the score in the first half, but the Americans' World Cup run on home soil ended with a whimper in the round of 16.Jonathan Tannenwald
USMNT blown out of World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16Malik Tillman tied the score in the first half, but the Americans' World Cup run on home soil ended with a whimper in the round of 16.Jonathan Tannenwald
USMNT fans ride a wave of emotions during the first half against BelgiumOwen Hewitt, Conor Smith, and Mariam Akraz
USMNT fans ride a wave of emotions during the first half against BelgiumOwen Hewitt, Conor Smith, and Mariam Akraz
