American Major League Soccer (MLS) has long struggled to sustain an engaged and spirited fan base like its sister leagues in South America, Europe, and other regions of the world where soccer has a stronger foothold — no pun intended. Since his debut in July 2023, it is indisputable that Messi has quickly transformed Inter Miami. He scored in his first seven appearances, catalyzing Miami to unseen success in the MLS-LIGA tournament and MLS bracket. There is no question that Messi is one of the most talented individuals to grace our fields. Still, some might question whether or not he is capable of bringing about the transformative change needed to popularize MLS in America.
Read moreThe Importance of "Betting on Yourself": USMNT Rising Star John Tolkin
New York Red Bulls and U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) defender John Tolkin is only 20 years old, but has matured into a world-class professional soccer player. I was lucky to have the chance to discuss many topics with him, including the importance of “betting on yourself,” being process oriented, and recognizing mental health. As impressive as his performances on the field are, the elite mentality of the rising star is equally inspiring.
Read moreGet Excited About the 2022 FIFA World Cup: What to know and Expect from this Year’s Games
Mark your calendars for November 21st — the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup games. The tournament, this year hosted in Qatar, is fast approaching, with the final draw just having taken place on April 1st. Currently, 29 nations have qualified leaving three spots to be filled in June.
Read moreA Long Awaited Day for USWNT Fans: The Induction of Hope Solo and Shannon Boxx into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
On January 30, 2022, the National Soccer Hall of Fame announced that they would be inducting two heavy hitters from the United State’s Women’s National Team (USWNT): Shannon Boxx and Hope Solo. Clint Dempsey of the male’s national team was elected to the Hall of Fame as well. For any fan of the United States Women’s National Team, Boxx and Solo are household names. Both women have had wildly successful careers in soccer, and each deserve their own spotlight.
Read moreJosh Ridenhour on His Senior Season and Not Returning for the Semester
Beginning soccer at the age of 10, Josh Ridenhour 21’ knew he wanted to play sports in college. After being put into almost every sport when he was younger to see what he was good at, Ridenhour finally landed on soccer. Now a senior on the Skidmore Men’s Soccer team, Ridenhour reflects on his time playing at Skidmore and what it was like to miss his senior season because of the pandemic.
Read moreWho Will Claim the Ballon d’Or Trophy of 2019?
Who do you think will win the Ballon d’Or of 2019?
Read moreFall Sports Recap and Preview
The start of the school semester marks new seasons for 11 of Skidmore’s various varsity sports teams. For easy access to schedules and stats, SkidNews has decided to quickly recap each team’s season so far. (photo taken from Skidmore Athletic’s website)
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