Hapoel Beersheba

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Holon set up semifinal duel

Hoard scored 19 points, Sorkin added 18 points, and Marcio Santos scored 13 points in the victory, while Marquis Barnett scored 26 points and LJ Figueroa put in 22 points in the loss.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HOLON players celebrate with the team's fans after their 99-84 victory over Bnei Herzliya clinched their place in the semifinals and a date with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
After taking over just a month ago, Kenny Miller guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to the State Cup title in his first stint as a head coach

Mid-season hire Kenny Miller seizes his moment, delivers trophy, and stability to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Kenny Miller capped a whirlwind spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv by guiding the yellow-and-blue to its 25th State Cup title. His future with the club remains uncertain despite success.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate with the trophy following their 2-1 comeback win over Hapoel Beersheba in the State Cup final at Teddy Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv denies Beersheba double at soccer cup final

Thrilling soccer State Cup final at Teddy Stadium sees Maccabi Tel Aviv yellow-and-blue’s 25th triumph, 2-1 rally over Hapoel Beersheba Reds

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA celebrates securing the Israel Premier League title after edging Beitar Jerusalem in a season-long championship battle that came down to the final week.

Beersheba revels in edging Beitar for league title; mission not done

The reality was simple: if you want to be champions, you have to beat the champions, and Beitar managed only two points against Beersheba all year.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board

Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv managed a narrow 2-1 win over Hapoel Haifa despite playing a man down after Ido Shachar received a straight red card.

DECEMBER 5, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Yarden Shua celebrates with his teammates after scoring his third goal to complete his first hat-trick during a 5-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Kyiv to advance in Europa League

With domestic and international soccer seasons in full swing, the competition is fierce and fast-paced.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 3-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kyiv to advance to the regular season of the Europa League

Israel’s Premier League set for kickoff

From Maccabi TA’s three-peat goal to Beitar Jerusalem’s attacking prowess, the season promises fireworks.

AUGUST 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer players celebrating

Beersheba beats Maccabi Tel Aviv to capture Cup

Now the Reds will turn their sights on advancing to the second round of Europa League qualifying when they host Levski Sofia in Hungary on Thursday.

JULY 14, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Beersheba Israel soccer story by Joshua Haickman on Page 8 – Picture of Hapoel Beersheba celebrating after winning the Super Cup over Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

MAY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba still neck-and-neck

Bloomfield draw keeps title race tight • Netanya blanks Beitar • Mac Haifa still reeling from Bachar’s firing

MAY 6, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Weslley Patati (left) and Hapoel Beersheba’s Eliel Peretz vie for the ball during their teams’ 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Stadium.

Beersheba books final duel with Beitar

Second-tier Hapoel Tel Aviv no match for Premier League leader in lopsided State Cup semi

APRIL 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Dan Bitton (front) celebrates with teammate Zahi Ahmed after he scored the final goal in their 5-1 State Cup semifinal win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Beersheba stays on top as Hadera relegated

"The guys did give everything, they are committed, team-oriented and I am very proud of them even when they lose," Haifa coach Roni Levy said.

APRIL 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MATAN BALTAXA (right) celebrates after his 53rd-minute goal against Hapoel Haifa, which held up as the game winner in Hapoel Beersheba’s 2-1 victory.

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Beersheba stays atop the table by beating Hapoel Jerusalem on emotional day

Maccabi Tel Aviv pounded Maccabi Netanya 4-1, with Dor Turgeman’s first-half brace setting the stage for the yellow-and-blue’s dominant win.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SOCCER FANS at Teddy Stadium in the capital celebrate the return of hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher on the big screen during Sunday night’s match between Hapoel Jerusalem and visiting Hapoel Beersheba.