ABOUT LIGHTNING XI

Lightning XI is inspired by a soccer team with the same name that debuted in 1974 and went on to win four straight Seattle City Championships from 1978-81.

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Lightning XI is dedicated to featuring a lineup of the best curated soccer content from around the globe. Instead of visiting 11 different sites to get your daily soccer fix, now you can go to one hub—Lightning XI—to seamlessly experience the latest news and views from many of your favorite writers and outlets.

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Our mission: At Lightning XI, we want to give fans a tactical advantage in their pursuit of world-class soccer stories, and help them stay informed about the players, managers, clubs, international squads and culture that ultimately represent the beautiful game.