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Taylor Twellman talks on how the younger generation has the ability to change the game of soccer forever.

Naomi Girma pens a letter to Katie Meyer: “There are friends, and then there are true friends. Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word.”

People in Ireland always talk about the men’s first World Cup, in Italy in 1990. We want this to be our Italia ’90. 

Tobin Heath is determined to reimagine the way women are seen and experienced in sports through RE—INC.

İlkay Gündoğan says goodbye to Manchester City F.C.: “Today is bittersweet. Goodbyes are never easy, but it’s even harder with this team.”

Brad Stuver believes that good can be done with small actions.

Fabinho wrote this for Liverpool: “This season has been frustrating, but we have lived history in these last few years together. I’m so proud to be a part of this club.”

Alejandro Bedoya addresses America’s gun problem: “We need to talk about this stuff. Some things really are bigger than sports.”

Bruno Guimarães shares his story: “I really took ‘the long way’ to this moment, but I think that maybe I appreciate it more because of all the setbacks.”

For Martin Ødegaard, it’s always been Arsenal: “I’m so proud to be captain of this club and I feel like I’m going to be here a long time.”

Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir is fighting back: “This is about my rights as a worker, as a woman and as a human being.”

For Fikayo Tomori, there’s no place like AC Milan: “At a club like this you can’t do things half-hearted.”

From his personal experiences with the England National team to his hopes for the next generation, Steven Gerrard tells his story.

The Players’ Tribune captured some of the madness during the U.S. team’s opening games against Wales and England.

This is the life of Rodrygo: “Words have power. Man, I’m living proof.” 

Ahead of the World Cup, Romário wrote this for Neymar: “No matter who you are, it is impossible to conquer anything alone.”

Brennan Johnson wrote this for Wales (and his nan): “We’ll be a part of moments that will exist forever in the minds of Welsh kids.”

This is why Kalidou Koulibaly plays for Senegal: “Me representing my country is not just about a football match. It is about my blood, and my history, and the dreams of my parents.” 

Gabriel Martinelli has always dreamed of playing for Brazil in the World Cup: “You are watching the Selecão and you’re thinking, Imagine wearing that shirt at a World Cup.” 

Walker Zimmerman pens a letter to his younger self ahead of the World Cup: “There’s absolutely nothing like playing for your country. It’s the best feeling in the world.”

Hirving Lozano is ready for the World Cup: “Podemos hacer que la tierra tiemble.”

Hirving Lozano is ready for Mexico to cause an earthquake during the World Cup — again: “Facciamo tremare la terra.”

Hirving Lozano is ready for Mexico to cause an earthquake during the World Cup — again: “We can make the earth move.”

Danish manager Kasper Hjulmand shares his story: “Our team stands for diversity, tolerance and respect for all people. We know the issues with Qatar around these values.”