How Do You Make a Living, Niche Sport Photographer?
For John Todd: by owning a database of photos of the United States national soccer teams.
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What a Non-Competitive Soccer Game Can Tell Us About America
When the U.S. and Mexico play on American soil, who the home team is depends on the purpose of the game: making money or getting a win.
Are Soccer Players Not Running Enough?
The headline of a recent study would suggest they're not, but the professor who led the study says otherwise.
How Narratives Cheat the Athletes Who Create Them
Athletes and fans look at sports differently. Ryan O'Hanlon, who is not a professional athlete, and Clint Irwin, who is a professional athlete, wonder if the two sides can ever be separated.
In Defense of Diving, Flopping, and Cheating at Sports
When people are paid to win a game with a set of arbitrary rules, people will break the rules. We're almost always OK with that—except for one thing.
How a Chinese-Funded Costa Rican Soccer Stadium Explains the World
And how it affects the United States' chances of qualifying for the World Cup before the weekend.
The Life of a Non-Millionaire Professional Athlete
Clint Irwin, a professional goalkeeper, talks about the less-glamorous aspects of trying to make a living by playing a sport.
The Most Hated American Soccer Team Plays in Germany
A tiny village team is now playing in the top level of German soccer—and nobody is happy about it.
Will Anyone Care About New York City’s New Soccer Team?
New York City already cares about soccer, but will they actually support a team? The new team's success isn't a sure thing.
Major Lessons From the Minor Leagues
There is a measurable economic boost from hosting a minor league baseball team, a newish study finds. What might happen if we mixed in some DNA from English football?