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An Aston Villa fan getting their missing 50-year-old scarf returned to them is the feel good story we need

A story of a sentimental Aston Villa scarf returned to its owner highlighted some of the best characteristics of the soccer community and humanity in general.

An Aston Villa fan sent out a tweet in desperation after realizing they’d lost their scarf following the 2-2 draw vs. Liverpool at Villa Park on Wednesday. The tweet provided details on where it might be and explained that the owner's mother had sewn on a crest of Villa over 50 years ago.

The tweet went viral with over 2.5 million people seeing the call for help. Fans then went on the hunt for the beloved scarf.

Cavalry FC make history as first Canadian Premier League club to defeat a Liga MX side

History was made on Thursday in the Concacaf Champions Cup as Cavalry FC stunned Liga MX giants Pumas 2-1 in a first leg upset. No team from the Canadian Premier League (CPL) had ever defeated a Mexican club before.

In fact, no CPL club had ever won a Concacaf Champions Cup game prior to Thursday night.

Cavalry secured the victory 450 miles away from their usual home ground as the temperatures in Calgary were too cold to host the game. Instead the game was played in Langford, British Columbia.

Cavalry vs Pumas highlights

Who is Álvaro García Pascual, the former Marshall University now Sevilla player in LaLiga?

The NCAA has just provided another talent to a top European league.

Álvaro García Pascual, a 22-year-old Spanish attacker currently playing for Sevilla in LaLiga, is the most recent case of the American collegiate soccer system sending one of their talents to a league outside of Major League Soccer. Most specifically, Europe.

World’s kindest footballer N’Golo Kante spotted picking up flags thrown onto field by fans

N’Golo Kante has been the most likeable soccer player in the world for years due to his humble attitude and endless kind acts. Kante showed the world once again why he’s beloved by everyone on Thursday.

The former Chelsea star has been playing in Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad for the past year and hasn’t lost his touch.

During Thursday’s Saudi Pro League match between top sides Al Ittihad and Al-Ahli, Kante’s team hosted the game. With his side leading 1-0, the home fans threw flags on the field to delay the game.

Watch: Alex Morgan’s emotional reaction to getting subbed off in retirement game

Alex Morgan lived her last-ever professional soccer game, as she made her final career appearance for the San Diego Wave in their NWSL match against North Carolina Courage on Sunday.

Despite the extreme heat wave in Southern California this weekend, fans in San Diego filled the seats of Snapdragon Stadium, eager to watch the U.S. women’s national team legend say goodbye to her 13-year career.

The Americans With The Most Goals In The History Of The Premier League (2024-25 season update)

It’ll come as a surprise to many, but since the Premier League’s inaugural 1992-93 season, 22 American footballers have gone on to score in England's top division. Sure, only eight of them have managed more than two goals, but we’re also the only nation to have had two goalkeepers score in the EPL. There’s no surer sign of a country’s footballing might.

Watch: Swedish club Kalmar AIK players shave heads in support of captain battling cancer

Another moment showing why soccer is more than a game.

Swedish club Kalmar AIK were involved in one of the most beautiful sporting moments of the year, showing support to their cancer-battling captain in perhaps the most emotional way possible.

Kalmar AIK captain, Markus Heman, was diagnosed with a severe form of cancer prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, leaving him out of the squad as they prepare the new campaign — an obvious blow for the club and roster.

United in Sport: How two American star athletes fuel performance

Representing the United States is arguably the greatest honor for an American athlete regardless of the sport. Women’s wrestling superstar Helen Maroulis, with a gold medal in 2016 and a bronze in 2020, stands as a seasoned champion. Rising soccer star Cade Cowell, on the other hand, is part of the next generation of soccer players ready to make his mark.

Despite the differences in their sports – wrestling and soccer – Helen and Cade are united by a passion for competition, love of country, and a focused approach to fueling performance.

Fueling a freestyler: Meet one of NYC’s greatest football freestylers and what fuels him and his family

The sport of soccer goes by many names with one that everyone can agree on: The Beautiful Game. Soccer transcends the fields it’s played on and breaks through into art and everyday life.

One New York freestyler epitomizes turning the sport into a daily routine with style and family at his core.

Meet Frankie Flo. A soccer freestyler who has performed on the world’s largest stages, a proud father, peanut lover and artist with the ball at his feet.

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