Claudio Repetto wasn’t sure of the idea at first. Since he was 10, he had played for the academy of Italian Serie A club Genoa, operating with the wide-eyed dreams that accompany academy players.

Soccer, by virtue of the 210 countries that have professional leagues, takes players on meandering career paths. It’s a lesson well exhibited by the 21 players on Phoenix Rising’s roster, but few more ...

CHARLSTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery could not climb back after conceding two quick first-half goals to the Tampa Bay Rowdies, losing 1-2 to their division rivals Saturday night at Patriots Point.

Med City FC had three players named to the all-National Premier Soccer League North Conference team for this season. Defender Nicholas Itopoulos, midfielder Niklas Roessler and forward Claudio Repetto ...