With the NWSL Challenge Cup and 26th MLS season underway, we’re in your inbox on this fine Sunday to compare football soccer in North America to soccer football elsewhere.

The GIST: So much soccer, so little time! With the NWSL Challenge Cup officially underway, it’s time for the men to lace up their cleats and return to the pitch with the 26th MLS season starting tomorrow.

Team Canada, CANWNT, Olympics, NASCAR

NWSL Challenge Cup, CANWNT, Rachael Blackmore, Toronto Raptors

The NWSL’s second annual Challenge Cup kicked off on Friday, ringing in opening weekend with some noteworthy team debuts.

HAPPY FRIDAY! Did you miss us? We’re in your inbox for a third straight day (you’re welcome) because the second annual National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup begins at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight with a rematch of last year’s final. So we’re giving you everything you need to know before the action kicks off. Let the games begin.

Lewis Hamilton, NHL, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, and Canadien Men's Soccer

Though you may not be able to physically travel to Europe these days, we want to mentally take you there. The UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals start tomorrow, so today we’re giving you the scoop on all you need to know. We don’t always talk about European soccer, but this is a BFD, so stay with us.

The GIST: We’re on a roll after the WTF moment we shared on Monday, so here’s another soccer-themed one to keep you fired up. As if you needed another reason.

The GIST: Some of our favorite athletes and sports personalities are getting in on the $1 billion dollars of revenue that women’s sports are estimated to generate in 2021.

The GIST: The age-old debate of “do politics belong in sports?” is raging once again, and here’s why.

Scotties Tournament of Hearts, PWHPA Dream Gap Tour, SheBelieves Cup