The union’s first contract ran out December 31, and players have stepped up the pressure, even as the league announces plans to join the rest of the world. When the 12th writes stories for ‘The People’s Game', we focus on portraits of the people who make this
by Paul Glaze, Feb 27, 2026
At San Luis Potosi, the former State Champion from Dacula realizes a dream. When the 12th writes stories for ‘The Women’s Game,’ we profile players, clubs, and developments that contribute to the region’s history of producing exceptional athletes at all levels. Rebecca "Becky" Contreras recently took
by Timothy Pratt, Dec 20, 2025
When the 12th writes stories for ‘The People’s Game,’ we focus on portraits of the people who make this community incredible. Think immigrant stories, family connections, amateur and grassroots efforts to uplift each other. The top flight of Mexican football may soon welcome a legendary Mexico City club back
by Paul Glaze & Timothy Pratt, Dec 16, 2025
When The 12th pulls a story out ‘From the Vault,’ we’re resurfacing stories from Timothy’s career writing about the sport from Las Vegas to Barcelona. Each edition comes with added commentary on the story’s relevance today and a link to the original. Not too long after our
by Timothy Pratt, Dec 12, 2025
It didn’t come until the 71st minute, and didn’t amount to anything. It didn’t happen again. But for a brief moment during Inter Miami’s dreadful 4-0 loss to PSG on June 29 in the Club World Cup knockout round match held in Atlanta, I was transported
by Timothy Pratt, Nov 13, 2025
Promotion/relegation adds to growing scene.
by Paul Glaze, Nov 11, 2025
What does the history of Atlanta fandom tell us about what’s next? On the eve of the final match of Atlanta United’s worst-ever season, club owner Arthur Blank published a letter to season ticket holders bluntly acknowledging the state of the team. Twenty-four hours later, on October 18th,
by Paul Glaze, Nov 11, 2025
The move shows Atlanta is “the epicenter of soccer,” says Owner Arthur Blank.
by Paul Glaze & Timothy Pratt, Nov 11, 2025
Whether you say "soccer" or "fútbol," there's more to the beautiful game than the final score. In the U.S. and around the world, people talk about the special relationship between the community in the stands and the players on the pitch.
by Paul Glaze & Timothy Pratt, Nov 11, 2025
This first edition of our monthly series reprising stories I’ve had the good fortune to write over the years was chosen for several reasons. (And I say “good fortune” because the vast majority of my stories in decades of freelance writing have been my ideas, not assignments – so I’
by Timothy Pratt, Nov 10, 2025
