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This storyWhat triggered the largest U.S. naval battle since WWII — against Iran?
- An Iranian mine hit a U.S. frigate
- Iran seized a U.S. oil tanker
- Iran fired on a U.S. carrier
- A hostage rescue went wrong
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An Iranian mine hit a U.S. frigate
Scott Rezendes shaped pro soccer ops as a former MLS exec!
MLS has grown from 10 clubs at its 1996 launch to 30 today. As a former league executive, Rezendes brings rare insider knowledge of how North American pro soccer is governed. Explore MLS history at Wikipedia
This storyWhere does Scott Rezendes see MLS heading next?
The Canary Islands were named after dogs, not birds!
The name comes from Latin 'Canariae Insulae' — Island of Dogs — for large dogs found there by Romans. The canary bird was later named after the islands! Explore more at Wikipedia
The 1994 USA World Cup still holds the all-time attendance record!
Over 3.58 million fans attended the 52-game 1994 tournament. In 2026, the USA co-hosts again — this time with 104 matches across 3 countries — giving the tournament a real shot at shattering that 32-year-old record.
Mexico is the 1st country ever to host the World Cup 3 times!
Mexico hosted in 1970 and 1986. In 2026, Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hosts matches again — making it the only stadium to host World Cup games across three separate tournaments.
This storyWhat's the biggest test for the USMNT tomorrow vs. Paraguay?
Paraguay has reached 8 World Cups with a population under 7 million!
With ~6.8M people, Paraguay is one of South America's smallest nations yet punched above its weight in soccer — reaching the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, defeating Japan on penalties before falling to Spain.
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