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USWNT star Mallory Swanson wins SheBelieves Cup MVP as she lets God 'take it all'

USWNT star Mallory Swanson stole the show at the SheBelieves Cup, scoring four times in three games as she keeps God at the center.

Eddie Nketiah puts trust in God while playing key role in Arsenal's Premier League chase

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah continued to trust in God while his playing time was limited. Now he's making the most of his opportunity.

Pastor, former pro soccer player Jesse Bradley using World Cup to share Gospel

More than half the world watched the 2018 World Cup, and viewership numbers should be...

French World Cup star Olivier Giroud tries 'to speak about my faith whenever I can'

French men's national team forward Olivier Giroud was not supposed to see the field very...

Dansby Swanson, Mallory Pugh get married, aim to impact 'God's Kingdom together'

All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson and U.S. women's national soccer team star Mallory Pugh officially tied...

Bukayo Saka starring for England at first World Cup, says he chooses 'to put my faith in God'

Part of England men's national team winger Bukayo Saka's daily routine is reading his Bible...

Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes giving glory to God at his first World Cup

The remarkable depth of the Brazilian men's national team means players who would be key...

Walker Zimmerman grateful to represent U.S. at World Cup as he leans on God's love

The U.S. men's national team knows exactly where it stands heading into its group stage...

Goalie Keylor Navas focused on faith as he leads Costa Rica at World Cup

Few players at the 2022 World Cup have more experience on the big stage than...

USMNT star Christian Pulisic drawing strength from God as he makes World Cup debut

Christian Pulisic was barely 19 years old when he took the field on Oct. 10,...

Youth soccer coach Yuri Lopez making disciples with Operation Christmas Child

Yuri Lopez grew up in 14 different orphanages in Honduras after being separated from her...

LAFC's Cristian Arango, Ryan Hollingshead win MLS Cup playing for God's glory

Major League Soccer's best two teams were expected to deliver an entertaining final, but nobody...

LAFC's Ryan Hollingshead leaning on God as he reaches MLS Cup for 1st time

Defender Ryan Hollingshead made six trips to the Major League Soccer playoffs in the first...

Diana Ordóñez embracing God's plan during historic rookie season for NC Courage

Diana Ordóñez's left arm is a simple yet fairly complete visual representation of the Christian...

USWNT goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury combats world hunger with Compassion International

Aubrey Kingsbury served as a backup goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national team in its...

SS PODCAST: Houston Dash defender Annika Schmidt on trusting God's plan after serious injury

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING ANNIKA SCHMIDT Annika Schmidt is...

Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake anchored in Christ while becoming top MLS goalie

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin is on a mission to make sure the consistent...

'Strong believer' Bukayo Saka leaning on his faith as Arsenal begin new season

Two years ago at this time, Bukayo Saka was just beginning to establish himself as...

Gyasi Zardes finding his form with Colorado Rapids, continues to give glory to God

After being traded to the Colorado Rapids earlier this season from the Columbus Crew, Gyasi...

WATCH: U.S. soccer star Mallory Pugh on finding herself in Christ

"I look back now and I know exactly why it happened — because my faith...

U.S. soccer star Mallory Pugh thriving again, now with life fully surrendered to Christ

Mallory Pugh was wondering whether she'd ever play soccer again less than 18 months ago....