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• Rashford double helps United to nervy UEL win
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• Messi says 2022 World Cup will be his last

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of Lionel Messi's storied career....

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• 2023 Leagues Cup to feature all MLS, Liga MX clubs, new format
The 2023 Leagues Cup will feature a new format with all 47 MLS and Liga MX clubs taking part in the tournament next summer. The annual competition will run from July 21 to August 19, in which both MLS and Liga MX will pause their respective seasons. Both of the tournament finalists, including the third-place ... Read more...
• Must-see games across Europe's top leagues before the World Cup

What are the biggest and most important matches coming up across the world's top soccer leagues? We have you covered....
• MLS, Liga MX unveil 2023 Leagues Cup format

Both MLS and Liga MX will pause next summer to take part in the interleague Leagues Cup 2023....
• Rapinoe: USWNT have had to shoulder so much

USWNT veteran Megan Rapinoe acknowledged she was "emotionally exhausted" following the Yates report's findings into systemic abuse in the NWSL....

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• U.S. star Rapinoe pleads for change after 'horrifying' abuse report
• Barca seek to end finance woes by 2024 - VP

Barcelona are working to sort their finances and believe they can restore the club's equity balance....
• FIFA rankings: Brazil going to Qatar in 1st, Canada rises as U.S. tumbles
• Sevilla re-appoint Jorge Sampaoli as manager

Sevilla have confirmed the return of Jorge Sampaoli as manager less than 24 hours after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui....

• Messi says 2022 World Cup will be his last
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• Rashford double helps United to nervy UEL win
• Rapinoe: USWNT have had to shoulder so much
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• PL clubs to take a knee again for next two games

Premier League players will take the knee ahead of their dedicated "No Room for Racism" matches from Oct. 8-16, it was announced on Thursday....

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• Brazil to be top-ranked team at Qatar World Cup

Brazil will go to this year's World Cup as the top-ranked team over second-place Belgium in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday....
• FIFA rankings: Brazil going to Qatar in 1st, Canada rises as U.S. tumbles
• MLS, Liga MX unveil 2023 Leagues Cup format
• Haaland can't stop scoring, but which goal records could he break?

Erling Haaland will have his eye on Premier League and European records after his superb start, but should Cristiano Ronaldo and Alan Shearer worry?...

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• Can other clubs follow Napoli's brilliant example of how to reload?

Nearly every club below the elite level has to rebuild and reboot on the fly, and not always well. Have Napoli cracked the code?...

• Alex Morgan E:60 interview: Helping Mana Shim, NWSL failures and more
Morgan was instrumental in helping push the Paul Riley scandal to the forefront. This is her full interview....2022
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• Rodgers: In-form Maddison deserves England spot

Brendan Rodgers called it "a shame I think for the country and for the boy himself" that James Maddison hasn't really been part of England's roster....2022
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• Qatar ambassador urged to improve LGBT rights

Qatar's ambassador to Germany was urged to abolish his country's death penalty for homosexuality at a human rights congress....2022
• France FA chief faces sexual harassment probe

France's sports minister has ordered an investigation into the French Football Federation after its president faced claims of sexual harassment....2022
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• U.S. World Cup kits miss the mark with boring white and awful tie-dye effort
The biggest crime of these kits is a good analogy for this USMNT squad: they do the job, but they could do so much more....2022
• Spain's female refs still at impasse over wages

Spain's female referees consider it "shameful and ridiculous" that they were forced to go on strike after being deprived of working rights....2022
• West Ham slam 'scandalous' VAR in Chelsea loss

West Ham United boss David Moyes labelled the VAR decision to rule out an equaliser in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Chelsea "scandalous."...2022
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• Sources - Thorns owner Merritt Paulson urged Paul Riley to opt out of USWNT job

Though Riley was fired over allegations of sexual misconduct, sources say his image continued to be protected by executives in Portland and beyond....2022
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• Former soccer player sues NC St., alleging abuse

A former North Carolina State men's soccer player is suing the school. He is alleging sexual abuse by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine....2022
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• Champions League group-stage draw live blog: The anticipation, buzz and reaction

The Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, and each year's group-stage draw marks the start of all 32 teams' quest for the European Cup....2022
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• USMNT drops to No. 16 in final pre-World Cup rankings
The U.S. men’s national team’s dismal September window cost Gregg Berhalter’s squad two spots in the final pre-World Cup rankings. The Americans dropped to 16th place in October’s FIFA rankings in 2022 following winless results against Japan and Saudi Arabia in September. The USMNT lost 2-0 to Japan in Germany before tying Saudi Arabia 0-0 ... Read more...2022
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• England to show NWSL support vs. USWNT

England forward Beth Mead said she was "sickened" by the results of the report which found systematic abuse in the National Women's Soccer League....2022
• UCL talking points: Barca troubles, Brugge's success, favorite goals

Gab Marcotti, Sam Marsden and Julien Laurens give their takes after another round of thrilling games in the Champions League group stage....2022
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• Haaland scores 2 more as City crush Copenhagen
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• USMNT's Pepi scores in 2nd straight game

USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi scored in his second straight game for FC Groningen, getting a first-half goal in a 4-1 home loss to AZ Alkmaar....2022
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• Messi scores stunning free kick in PSG win
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• A closer look at the Western Conference Playoff Picture
The MLS Western Conference Playoff race has been similar to that of the Eastern Conference with LAFC leading the pack, Austin FC and FC Dallas sealing their playoff berths, and many others trying to follow suit. Only four points separates fourth-place Nashville SC and eighth-place Real Salt Lake while the Vancouver Whitecaps, and Seattle Sounders, ... Read more...2022
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• Neymar scores, Brazil hit five past 10-man Tunisia
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• USMNT U-20’s fight, but fall to Mexico at Revelations Cup
The U.S. Under-20 men’s national team suffered its first loss since November 2021 on Saturday night, falling just short in Revelations Cup action against Mexico. Diego Luna scored the lone goal for Mikey Varas’ squad in a 2-1 defeat vs. Mexico. The result snapped a nine-match unbeaten run dating back to last fall, in what ... Read more...2022
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• Richarlison scores brace, Brazil ease past Ghana
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• Old horse races and Waffle House punishments: MLS players are really into fantasy football (the other kind)

Fantasy football helps players build bonds in MLS locker rooms, especially with those who know little about U.S. sports. Just don't finish last....2022
• ESPN FC's Fantasy Premier League: Which expert will reign supreme in 2022-23?

We all love fantasy sports, so why not test our talent with a Premier League draft done the "American way?" Tune in all season to see who wins....2022
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• Man City's Walker doubt for WC after surgery

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is facing a face against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing groin surgery....2022
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• Sergiño Dest has chance to shine as AC Milan copes with rash of injuries
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• Xbox agony: Player ruled out with bizarre injury

Crewe Alexandra head into Saturday's game against Carlisle on the back foot after their top scorer injured himself while playing on his Xbox....2022
• Benzema returns from injury but missed penalty shows Real Madrid aren't infallible

While it was welcome sight to see Karim Benzema back for Real Madrid, he had a uncharacteristically lacklustre performance....2022
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• Chris Wilder supports Zack Steffen in full return to Middlesbrough squad
Zack Steffen’s return to the Middlesbrough squad has come at a perfect time, not only for the U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper, but also for the English second division club. Steffen’s knee injury forced him to miss four league matches earlier this season, including the USMNT’s final pre-World Cup window of friendlies in September, but ... Read more...2022
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• Xavi calls for calendar reform after injury crisis

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has called for international fixtures to be played in one block each year after four of his players returned injured....2022
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• Pumas sorry for 'erroneous' Alves injury update

Pumas have apologised to Dani Alves after mistakenly announcing that the Brazil international had suffered a ligament injury in his right knee....2022
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• Rights groups ask FIFA to kick Iran out of WC

Rights group Open Stadiums have called on FIFA to throw Iran out of the World Cup in Qatar because of the country's treatment of women....2022
• Gio Reyna sidelined one-to-two weeks with muscle injury
Gio Reyna’s early exit from the U.S. men’s national team’s goal-less draw with Saudi Arabia will now keep him out of Borussia Dortmund’s return to Bundesliga action. Reyna is expected to miss seven-to-ten days due to a muscle injury, Dortmund manager Edin Terzic confirmed Thursday. The 19-year-old attacker suffered the injury in the USMNT’s 0-0 ... Read more...2022
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• USMNT's Reyna out up to 10 days with injury

U.S. forward Gio Reyna will be out for up to 10 days with a muscle strain suffered on international duty, Borussia Dortmund's coach said Thursday....2022
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• No Real Madrid clause in Haaland contract - Pep

Man City boss Pep Guardiola dismissed reports that Erling Haaland has a clause in his contract allowing him to join Real Madrid for a lower fee....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Ronaldo to leave Man Utd in January as Ten Hag changes stance

Chelsea are monitoring the contract situation of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
• Transfer Talk: Juve want January deal for Alba

Juventus want an upgrade at left-back, while Barcelona want to trim their wage bill. Could Jordi Alba move to Serie A? Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
• Transfer Talk: Juve want January deal for Alba

Juventus want an upgrade at left-back, while Barcelona want to trim their wage bill. Could Jordi Alba move to Serie A? Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
• Chicharito's goals, minutes trigger Galaxy renewal

Javier Hernandez said Thursday he will be back with the LA Galaxy next season after meeting a goals and minutes meeting clause in his contract....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Juventus won't re-sign Rabiot, Cuadrado, Di Maria to trim wage bill

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is Bayern Munich's No. 1 transfer target. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
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• Can Man City convince Pep Guardiola to renew his contract or will the coach move on?

Pep Guardiola didn't stay at Barcelona or Bayern Munich as long as he has been at Manchester City, but he may be ready for his next challenge....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Juventus to move Rabiot, Cuadrado, Di Maria to reduce wage bill
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• Who will, and who should the USMNT start vs. Saudi Arabia?
The U.S. men’s national team’s performance against Japan on Friday was a bitterly disappointing one, but Tuesday offers an immediate opportunity for some redemption, and for some fringe prospects to take advantage of the opportunities wasted by others. From an attack that failed to register a single shot on goal, to a defense that looked ... Read more...2022
• De Jong: I never wanted to leave Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong has said he never wanted to leave Barcelona in the summer despite pressure from the club to accept offers from elsewhere....2022

• MLS Rewind: Inter Miami clinches playoff berth, Charlotte FC eliminated
Inter Miami’s winning streak at the tail end of the MLS regular season continued on Wednesday with Phil Neville’s squad officially clinching their spot in the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs. Gonzalo Higuain scored twice while Leonardo Campana and Ariel Lassiter both scored as Inter Miami rolled past in-state rivals Orlando City 4-1 at DRV PNK ... Read more...2022
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• Miami clinches playoff spot with Higuain brace
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• Josh Sargent assists once in Norwich City’s draw with Reading
Norwich City’s unbeaten run was extended to nine matches on Tuesday with Josh Sargent continuing his productive role in Dean Smith’s starting lineup. Sargent assisted once in the Canaries 1-1 road draw with Reading, keeping Norwich City in the top-two of the English Football League Championship table. The U.S. men’s national team forward has been ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Rewind: Sporting KC ends Sounders playoff hopes, LAFC wins Supporters Shield, and more
For the first time in their MLS history, the Seattle Sounders will not be heading to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Sporting KC’s 1-0 home win over the Sounders eliminated Brian Schmetzer’s side from the playoff race. William Agada’s first-half goal was all Peter Vermes’ side needed to claim a third-straight victory and end the Sounders’ ... Read more...2022
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• Sounders lose, miss first playoffs in club history
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• MLS Power Rankings: LAFC wins Supporters Shield as Decision Day looms for playoff hopefuls

Just one more week of action in MLS before the playoffs commence. Who has the postseason momentum? Here are ESPN's MLS Power Rankings....2022
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• Liga MX: Club America, Monterrey clinch top playoff spots as regular season concludes

The regular season is done, with Club America soaring as Mexico's top side. Will they keep it up in the playoffs? It's ESPN's Liga MX recap....2022
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• What we love and hate about soccer: from World Cup to kit changes

From the big-game atmosphere to the congested fixture list, our writers share what captivates and irritates them about soccer....2022
• MLS Rewind: Charlotte FC take down Union, Crew shock Red Bulls
The Philadelphia Union handed Los Angeles FC a golden opportunity at a late Supporters’ Shield lead. The Union were shocked by Daniel Rios with four goals, as Charlotte FC keeps a narrow possibility at a playoff berth alive. With Cucho Hernandez out and Lucas Zelarayan coming off the bench, Derrick Etienne emerged as the hero ... Read more...2022
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• Higuain's goal keeps Miami's playoff hopes alive
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• Messi says 2022 World Cup will be his last
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• Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's 2030 WC bid

Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish and Portuguese Federations said on Wednesday....

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• Over 120 dead after Indonesia soccer game riot

Clashes between supporters of two Indonesian soccer teams killed 125 fans and 2 police officers, mostly trampled to death, police said Sunday....
• Two NWSL owners step away amid investigation
Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson and Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler are stepping away from decision-making roles with their NWSL clubs....

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• USSF report finds systemic abuse in NWSL

The independent investigation into player abuse in women's professional soccer revealed a long list of systemic failures within the game....
• Spain's W coach: I won't quit over 'farce' mutiny

Spain's Jorge Vilda said he hasn't considered resigning after 15 players refused to play for the side while he remains in charge....
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• Qatar conscripts civilians for security jobs at WC

Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians for mandatory military service at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters....
• Rashford double helps United to nervy UEL win
• USWNT's Sauerbrunn: Enablers of abuse must go

U.S. women's national team defender Becky Sauerbrunn said anyone still in the NWSL who contributed to its abusive environment needs to be removed....

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HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF vs. Orlando City SC | October 05, 2022

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HIGHLIGHTS: Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew | October 05, 2022

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GOLAZO! Lucas Zelarayán lobs in a free kick from midfield!

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The Greatest Playoff Game Ever | 2003 San Jose vs LA Galaxy

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Magisterial! Leonardo Campana chips Miami into a first-minute lead!

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Leagues Cup 2023 | LIGA BBVA MX ?? Major League Soccer

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Leo Campana Goes for the Chip! #shorts

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Caught the goalkeeper sleeping! ?? #shorts

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Inter Miami CF VS Orlando City Live | Major League Soccer Live

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Inter Miami CF vs. Orlando City 4-1 - Major League Soccer 2022

Inter Miami - Orlando City SC: resultado, goles y resumen del partido Resultado, goles y resumen del partido Inter Miami vs....

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