Soccer

Washington – October 11, 2026 -- Soccer fans can buy a limited-edition, U.S. Soccer-licensed scarf where 100% of each purchase goes to RedRover, helping domestic violence survivors stay together with their pets. The Courageous & Comfy Soccer Scarf launched alongside Purina's Purple Leash Project appearance at the U.S. Women's National Team match against Spain at Audi Field.

Mariska Hargitay served as Honorary Captain for the coin toss

Purina, the Official Pet Care Partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation, invited actress, producer and advocate Mariska Hargitay to join the match during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hargitay, a longtime Purina partner, took part in the pre-match coin toss alongside Cassidy, a 75-pound Golden Retriever, and her handler, Patrice "Pat" Eller.

Cassidy and Eller are a Pet Partners pet therapy team that comforts children who may be called to testify in court.

Kansas City – September 23, 2026 -- The Kansas City Current will host its largest crowd in club history on Sunday, Oct. 25, expanding CPKC Stadium capacity to 12,000 while opening a new adjacent viewing area for 6,000 additional fans.

A new Grounds Pass lets fans watch from outside the stadium for $10

The event, called One Current 2026: Bigger Home. Bigger Future., introduces the Current Landing Grounds Pass, a first-of-its-kind ticket priced from $10 that lets fans experience matchday just steps from CPKC Stadium. Standing Room Only tickets inside the stadium cost $20. Current Club members can buy up to four Grounds Pass tickets with a complimentary reserved seat in the Current Landing bleachers through Oct. 1, while seating lasts.

Rocky Hill, Conn. – September 19, 2026 -- Henkel has opened a sweepstakes for U.S. soccer fans, running from September 16 to November 13, 2026, offering signed U.S. Women's National Team jerseys, soccer balls, and hats from two-time World Cup champion Alex Morgan.

Morgan made 224 appearances and scored 123 goals for the national team. The promotion ties into Henkel's existing partnership with Morgan, which included the release of her 'Letter to a Soccer Nation' in spring 2026.

Winners can also score a bundle of Henkel household brands

Beyond the signed memorabilia, entrants can win Henkel product sample boxes featuring Persil and all free clear laundry detergents, göt2b hair products, Dial bar soap, bodywash and hand soap, and Loctite adhesives.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Former FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol appeared at Midea's booth at IFA 2026 in Berlin, marking a public milestone in the five-year partnership between Midea and FC Barcelona.

Puyol joined Lewis Fu, president of Midea International, to present a personalized FC Barcelona jersey before touring the area dedicated to the Midea SMART MASTER and FC Barcelona collaboration.

Puyol recalls handing the captain's armband to Éric Abidal in 2011

During the appearance, Puyol recounted passing the captain's armband to Éric Abidal and inviting him to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2011. He described leadership as valuing teammates, leading by example, and maintaining high standards until the final whistle.

Offenbach, Germany – September 09, 2026 -- Hyundai Motor Company has signed a multi-year deal to become the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League, starting with the 2026/27 season and running through the end of 2030/31.

The deal extends nearly 30 years of Hyundai's football sponsorships

Hyundai has backed football at major international tournaments and clubs for almost three decades. This agreement, struck with UC3 -- UEFA's joint venture with European football clubs -- moves that commitment to the top tier of European club competition.

"Football has been part of Hyundai for almost 30 years," said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. "The UEFA Champions League is the best club football in the world, played every week in front of the most passionate fans in Europe." Muñoz, who is from Madrid, said the partnership follows Hyundai's involvement at this summer's World Cup.

Ingolstadt – September 09, 2026 -- Alemannia Aachen scored three goals in the opening 11 minutes at FC Ingolstadt, sealing a 3:0 win in the fourth matchday of Germany's 3. Liga, broadcast live on MagentaSport.

Ingolstadt's Elias Decker was sent off in the fourth minute

Decker committed a professional foul on Aachen's Jonas Oehmichen, receiving a red card just four minutes into the match. Aachen capitalized immediately, with Lukas Scepanik scoring in the 6th minute, Mika Schroers in the 8th, and Louis Köster in the 11th, putting the hosts down 0:3 while still a man short.

Munich -- August 30, 2026 -- Third-division club Viktoria Köln dismantled relegated Preußen Münster 4-1 on Sunday, August 30, as forward David Otto scored twice and set up two more goals in a blistering start at home. Newly promoted TSV Havelse stunned SV Waldhof Mannheim 3-2 after trailing 0-2, handing the promotion favorite its first loss of the season. In the Frauen-Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in Leverkusen to keep its unbeaten start alive following an 8-2 win over Nürnberg and a Champions League qualifying victory over Inter. MagentaSport carried all three matches live.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- August 28, 2026 -- Fortuna Düsseldorf beat VfB Stuttgart II 1-0 on Friday night in the third matchday of Germany's 3. Liga, picking up its first win of the season after opening the campaign with two straight losses. Andreas Müller scored the only goal. Both clubs' coaches described the match as scrappy and low on quality, with Stuttgart II head coach Nico Willig calling the winning goal a classic bad-luck own-side error.

Düsseldorf, which dropped from the 2. Bundesliga last season, had rebuilt its squad with 16 to 17 new signings over the summer. Head coach Alexander Ende said the team played a solid preseason but stumbled out of the gate, losing a difficult away match at Mannheim before following it with a poor home performance. He said breaking that pattern required grinding, defensive work rather than open, attacking football, and that keeping a clean sheet mattered more than style points on the night.