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The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center has opened to great fanfare // All photos by U.S. Soccer
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Blank’s Soccer Training Facility Continues Legacy
By Alex Yonks
Arthur Blank supported construction of the state-of-the-art training facility for the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team.
The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center has opened to great fanfare // All photos by U.S. Soccer
July 1, 2026, 11:27 am
Blank’s Soccer Training Facility Continues Legacy
Arthur Blank supported construction of the state-of-the-art training facility for the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team.
By Alex Yonks
New England Revolution starting netminder Matt Turner is the back-up goalie for a white-hot United States team and the only Jewish player in this year’s World Cup // Photo Credit: New England Revolution
July 1, 2026, 11:22 am
The Only Jewish Player in the World Cup
Matt Turner is a goalie for the U.S. Men’s team and plays for the New England Revolution in MLS.
By David Ostrowsky
After nearly a decade of exhaustive planning, the 2026 World Cup finally descends on Mercedes-Benz Stadium this week // Photo Credit: AMB Sports and Entertainment
June 17, 2026, 10:15 am
FIFA World Cup Comes to Atlanta
Over the next four weeks, Atlanta will be the setting of eight World Cup matches.
By David Ostrowsky
Atlanta will host eight games: Five in the initial group stage — beginning with Spain vs. Cabo Verde at noon on June 15 — and then one each in the rounds of 32 and 16, and semifinals.
June 10, 2026, 11:17 am
Blank Built it and the World is Coming
The Jewish billionaire behind the Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to invest in soccer.
By Dave Schechter
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will play host to several World Cup matches, although it will be called Atlanta Stadium due to FIFA's sponsorship policies.
June 9, 2026, 10:28 am
The Fervor of Football’s Faithful
The World Cup may be the game's greatest spectacle, but Dave finds that no religion, football included, is without its version of sin.
By Dave Schechter
Palestinian Football Assoiation (PFA) president Jibril Rajoub, general secretary Firas Abu Hilal and vice-president Susan Shalabi Molano were initially denied entry to Canada to attend FIFA’s Congress on April 30 and the Asian Football Confederation confab two days earlier – both held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
May 6, 2026, 2:41 pm
Red Card for Palestine Before World Cup Gets Underway
Palestinian Football Association turns the Mondial into a political football.
By Gil Zohar
In spring 2028, Atlanta will be home to yet another professional sports team, courtesy of the National Women’s Soccer League’s latest expansion franchise // Photo Credit: AMB Sports and Entertainment 
November 24, 2025, 10:35 am
Atlanta Awarded Women’s Pro Soccer Franchise
The National Women’s Soccer League club will operate as part of the Arthur M. Blank-owned AMB Sports and Entertainment group.
By David Ostrowsky
Emory University senior forward Emma Bernstein has undergone more than a year of rigorous rehab and training to get one more opportunity to play collegiate soccer this fall // Photo Credit: Emma Bernstein
October 16, 2025, 10:27 am
Bernstein, Emory Women’s Team, Eye Postseason
Emory senior Emma Bernstein, healthy now after a significant injury, looks to guide Emory University’s women’s soccer team into the postseason.
By David Ostrowsky
The 2025 JCC Maccabi Games witnessed the Atlanta delegation having a dominant performance as 15U and 17U baseball were two of three teams to take home gold // Photo Credit: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta social media 
August 13, 2025, 12:14 pm
Team Atlanta Dominates at JCC Maccabi Games
The local Jewish amateur athletes medaled in nearly every event.
By David Ostrowsky
After playing several years overseas in Israel, Josh Cohen is excited to live out his dream of playing in the MLS this spring // Photo Credit: Atlanta United
January 31, 2024, 10:18 am
Josh Cohen Joins Atlanta United
The Jewish goalkeeper signed with the United as a free agent after helping propel Maccabi Haifa to a trio of Israeli Premier League championships.
By David Ostrowsky
After seeing her freshman and junior seasons slip away due to the pandemic and injuries, respectively, Emory senior Olivia Friedman is hoping to help the women’s soccer team return to the NCAA tourney this fall // Photo Courtesy of Olivia Friedman
October 11, 2023, 1:06 pm
Emory Soccer Star Battles Back from Injury
Olivia Friedman suffered an ACL tear during a March 2022 scrimmage that muffled her junior year season.
By David Ostrowsky
The Ukraine delegation, including athletes, coaches, and delegation head, preparing to enter the FLA Live Arena, as they joined more than 2,000 teen athletes from 64 delegations and eight countries for the opening ceremony // Photo Credit: Jason Edelstein
August 30, 2023, 12:02 pm
North American JCC Maccabi Games Unite the World
The JCC Association of North America’s 41st JCC Maccabi Gams were held from Aug. 7-11 in Ft. Lauderdale.
By David Ostrowsky
Only days after wrapping up his collegiate career at the University of Michigan, Luke Hughes (front and center) celebrates his first NHL goal, a game-winner in the regular-season finale, as older brother Jack Hughes looks on // Photo Courtesy of New Jersey Devils
April 26, 2023, 11:44 am
Hughes Continues Family’s Jewish Hockey Legacy
Son of women’s hockey legend Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Luke Hughes recently debuted for the New Jersey Devils, alongside his brother, Jack.
By David Ostrowsky
Landon Denker, founder of FiveStar Comeback, and a junior at The Lovett School.
March 2, 2023, 4:06 pm
Denker Tackles Mental Health With FiveStar Comeback
Landon Denker, a junior at The Lovett School, has created a website that provides mental health resources for student-athletes.
By Debbie Diamond
Sarah Golsen has a doctorate in psychology and urges young athletes to believe in themselves.
January 25, 2023, 1:36 pm
Golsen’s Team Up as Coaches
Operating as Primitive Athlete, Sarah and Alan Golsen offer sports advice on college, Jewish Day schools, giving feedback, home schooling and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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