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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Patrick Redford

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 23: George Bello #21 of Atlanta United against Alex Roldan #16 of Seattle Sounders during the first half at Lumen Field on May 23, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Atlanta United v Seattle Sounders FC

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: George Bello

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Luis Paez-Pumar

General view of a Tottenham sign under the arch outside the stadium before the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford FC at Wembley Stadium on January 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Tottenham Hotspur v Watford FC – Premier League

Tottenham’s COVID-19 Outbreak Is Worrying

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Billy Haisley

Marc Andre ter Stegen, keeper of FC Barcelona reacts as Leroy Sané of Muenchen scores the second goal during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany.

FC Bayern M√ºnchen v FC Barcelona: Group E – UEFA Champions League

Barcelona Takes Another Big Step Back

Wendell of FC Porto clashes with Matheus Cunha of Atletico Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group B match between FC Porto and Atletico Madrid at Estadio do Dragao on December 07, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.

FC Porto v Atletico Madrid: Group B – UEFA Champions League

Atlético Madrid-Porto Was Soccer At Its Dumbest

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Tom Ley

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Rafa Benítez Can’t Afford To Screw This Up Now

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish League football match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on December 4, 2021.

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Vinícius Go Boom

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal:  Nicholas Gioacchini

Jordan Pickford of Everton fails to save the Liverpool second goal scored by Mohamed Salah during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 01, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

Everton v Liverpool – Premier League

The Big Three Rule The Premier League With An Iron Fist

Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara shoots to score their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 27, 2021.

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Everything Thiago Does Is Perfect

Bayern Munich's players celebrate their second goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Dynamo Kiev and Bayern Munich at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev on November 23, 2021.

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Resistance Is Futile Against Bayern Munich

Joao Cancelo of Manchester City is challenged by Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Liverpool – Premier League

The Premier League’s Two Best Full Backs Are On A Whole Nother Level

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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Caden Clark


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Chicago Red Stars v Portland Thorns FC: Semifinal – 2021 NWSL Championship

This NWSL Final Is The Result Of Knockout Soccer At Its Best

Lisandro Martínez of Argentina competes for the ball with Vinicius Junior of Brazil during a match between Argentina and Brazil as part of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers at San Juan del Bicentenario Stadium on November 16, 2021 in San Juan, Argentina.

Argentina v Brazil – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier

It’s All Coming Together For Vinícius

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Tim Weah #20 of the United States controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Mexico v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

Tim Weah Answers All The Right Questions

Kheira Hamraoui #14 of Paris Saint-Germain takes the field before playing against Chicago Red Stars during The Women's Cup Third Place match at Lynn Family Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Women’s Cup – Third Place Match

The Totally Insane Story About The Attacked PSG Player Has Only Gotten More Insane

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification group A football match between Portugal and Serbia, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, on November 14, 2021.

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Fernando Santos Was Never The Right Manager For Portugal

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States is congratulated by Christian Pulisic #10 and Tyler Adams #4 after scoring a goal during the second half of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0.

The USMNT Is Legit As Hell

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 05: Christian Pulisic #10 of United States runs with the ball on net against Canada during the first half of their World Cup qualifying match at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Pulisic

Canada v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Christian Pulisic

Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona scores his side's 3rd goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and 1899 Hoffenheim at Estadi Johan Cruyff on November 10, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v 1899 Hoffenheim: Group C – UEFA Women’s Champions League

Alexia Putellas Is As Good As It Gets

Steven Gerrard, Manager of Rangers FC arrives at the stadium prior to the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell FC and Rangers FC at Fir Park on October 31, 2021 in Motherwell, Scotland.

Motherwell FC v Rangers FC – Cinch Scottish Premiership

Steven Gerrard To Aston Villa Is The Next Logical Step

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Lauren Theisen

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PSG Player Arrested After Masked Men Attack Teammate

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on November 7, 2021.

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Antoine Griezmann Is Really Fucking Good Again, Even If Atlético Madrid Isn’t

Ben White of Arsenal battles for possession with Joshua King of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England.