NEW YORK - Major League Soccer today announced the return of MLS Direct Kick, providing fans the opportunity to watch more than 100 MLS games through the MLS Direct Kick television package. Direct ...

Free kicks on the edge of the box always get fans leaning forward in their seats but when Lionel Messi is taking them, the excitement is amplified. The roar that came after his collision with Porto ...

In one of the more logical decisions made by AT&T in recent years, the provider has decided to issue credits to all customers who have been paying for MLB Extra Innings or MLS Direct Kick this year.

MANDEVILLE — Practice made perfect for Mandeville’s Mia Dubroc, who drilled two long direct kicks to help the Skippers take thei next playoff step. Dubroc fired a 35-yard direct kick — awarded after a ...

GILBERT — The Class 2A No. 3 Gilbert boys soccer team took advantage of a pair of direct kicks to cruise to a 3-0 rivalry win over Nevada on May 1. The Tigers jumped out to a 2-0 lead at the half, and ...

Here is a beginner-friendly guide to the most common types of kicks in soccer, explaining what they are and when they’re used during a match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.