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• Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG to battle for Pogba, Kessie in midfielder search

Barcelona and PSG are in the market for attack-minded midfielders and Paul Pogba and Franck Kessie could fit the bill. Transfer Talk has the latest....

Paul Pogba
• Americans Abroad Player of the Week: Chris Richards

It wasn't a weekend to remember for the American contingent in the German Bundesliga, between Gio Reyna still being injured and Tyler Adams, John Brooks and Julian Green being relegated to bench roles, (...)...

Americans Abroad
• Napoli continue perfect start to top Serie A
Napoli maintained their perfect start to the Serie A season with a rampant 4-0 victory at Udinese on Monday....
• Barca need late goal to salvage Granada draw
Ronald Araujo's late header salvaged a draw for Barcelona against Granada at the Camp Nou on Monday night....
• FC Dallas fires Luchi Gonzalez

FC Dallas has received plenty of praise for its development of young players in recent years, but that work wasn't enough to offset the team's inability to win matches, which ultimately cost Luchi Gonzalez (...)...

Luchi Gonzalez
• Barcelona the last hope of preventing all-Brazilian Libertadores final

Can Ecuador's Barcelona keep the Copa Libertadores final from being an all-Brazilian affair? They'll need to take out a super-club to do so....

Copa Libertadores
• Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind (Gioacchini, Busio, Wright, and more)

Nicholas Gioacchini didn't need long to make an impact for his new team, and he's far from the only American to be able to say that after the weekend's Americans Abroad results. Gioacchini came off the bench (...)...

Americans Abroad
• Aussie rules! Overseas ref to make Prem history

Australian Jarred Gillett will become the first overseas official to referee a Premier League clash when Watford host Newcastle United on Saturday....

Premier League
• MLS Power Rankings: Nashville stumbles; Atlanta continues climb

Nashville's five-game unbeaten streak came to an end at the hands of Toronto, leading NSC to slip in this week's MLS Power Rankings....
• Chelsea beat Tottenham with ease, PSG's super-trio needs work, Juventus in deep trouble

Chelsea are still a work in progress but comfortably beat Spurs. PLUS: Messi gets subbed off before PSG beat Lyon, and Juventus are in free-fall....

• Sources: De Gea still faces GK battle at United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not tell David De Gea he is Manchester United No. 1 despite his dramatic penalty save against West Ham United....

Gunnar Solskjaer
• Dallas fires Gonzalez, Ferruzzi in charge on interim basis

FC Dallas fired coach Luchi Gonzalez on Sunday and replaced him on an interim basis with Marco Ferruzzi, the club's director of soccer operations....

Luchi Gonzalez
• Chelsea beat Tottenham with ease, PSG's super-trio needs work, Juventus in deep trouble
• Barcelona the last hope of preventing all-Brazilian Libertadores final
Copa Libertadores
• Bayern Munich's Oktoberfest kit a hit as Bundesliga champions win 7-0

Oktoberfest was cancelled for a second year due to COVID-19 but Bayern Munich paid homage with a one-off kit this weekend....

Bayern Munich
• Guardiola fumes at fans, but his real issue is with his attacking options
Man City don't have a Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku or Mo Salah and that could hurt them soon. So why is their manager picking on fans?...

Cristiano Ronaldo
• MLS Power Rankings: Nashville stumbles; Atlanta continues climb
• Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG to battle for Pogba, Kessie in midfielder search
Paul Pogba
• Aussie rules! Overseas ref to make Prem history
Premier League
• Barca need late goal to salvage Granada draw

• Sources: De Gea still faces GK battle at United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not tell David De Gea he is Manchester United No. 1 despite his dramatic penalty save against West Ham United....2021
Gunnar Solskjaer
• Lens v Lille derby suspended amid crowd trouble
The kickoff to the second half of the Ligue 1 derby between RC Lens and Lille was delayed after crowd trouble erupted at halftime on Saturday....2021
• Spurs suffer injury scares in ECL draw at Rennes
Tottenham rescued a 2-2 draw at Rennes in their Europa Conference League opener but suffered injury concerns to Steven Bergwijn and Lucas Moura....2021
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• Man City's Morgan out with leg fracture

Manchester City defender Esme Morgan suffered a broken leg in the Women's Super League game against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday....2021
Manchester City
• Elliott horror injury: 'Wrong' to ban Struijk

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has said he disagrees with the decision to ban Leeds United's Pascal Struijk following his horror ankle injury....2021
Leeds United
• Pele to leave intensive care this week

Pele will be moved out of intensive care in the next day or two as the Brazil football great continues his recovery from surgery....2021
• Klopp: Elliott having surgery after horror injury

Liverpool said that Harvey Elliot has undergone surgery for his dislocated ankle and could return this season, although no timeframe has been given....2021
• Americans Abroad: Midweek Preview (Dest, Pefok, Aaronson and more)

The UEFA Champions League group stage kicks off this week, and while there are a handful of top American stars set to miss out on the opening round of matches due to injuries, there are still plenty of (...)...2021
UEFA Champions League
• Klopp: Elliott having surgery after horror injury

Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott will undergo surgery in London on Tuesday to repair a dislocated ankle....2021
Jurgen Klopp
• Sources: No return date for Bale after injury

Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid's Champions League opener due to a hamstring injury and sources have told ESPN that no return date has been set....2021
Gareth Bale

• Weekend review: Lionel Messi subbed but PSG find a way

An Argentine saved the day for PSG, but maybe not the one you think. Meanwhile, Liverpool showed depth, and Inter's new striker proved his worth....2021
Lionel Messi
• Sources: No Arsenal contract offer for Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette has no contract offer from Arsenal despite entering the final year of his existing contract, sources have told ESPN....2021
Alexandre Lacazette
• Klopp bats away questions over Salah future

Jurgen Klopp has said there is "nothing to say" on Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield as contract negotiations over a new deal at the club rumble on....2021
Jurgen Klopp
• Sources: Chelsea risk losing Rudiger on free

Chelsea are risking losing Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer next summer as they refuse to meet his demands over a new contract....2021
• USWNT union: Identical deals offer a 'PR stunt'

The union for the USWNT called U.S. Soccer's offer of identical contract proposals the men's and women's teams a 'PR stunt.'...2021
• Mbappe to Madrid? PSG vow to keep star

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has denied that the club received an offer worth €200 million from Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappe....2021
Paris Saint Germain
• U.S. Soccer offers men's, women's teams identical deals

U.S. Soccer said it has offered the respective player unions for the USWNT and the USMNT identical proposals for a new CBA....2021
• Roma snatch stunning late win over Sassuolo in Mourinho's 1000
Jose Mourinho's 1,000th game as a manager ended with a trademark celebratory sprint down the touchline as Roma beat Sassuolo....2021
Jose Mourinho
• Brazil's Alves leaves Sao Paulo over money

Dani Alves will no longer be playing for Sao Paulo due to delayed salary payments owed to him, the club admitted....2021
Dani Alves
• Arsenal are backing Arteta to turn the club around. Can he deliver?
Arsenal are committed to Mikel Arteta despite a nightmarish start to the season and a lot of issues within the club. But will it be worth it?...2021
Mikel Arteta

• Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG to battle for Pogba, Kessie in midfielder search
Paul Pogba
• Napoli continue perfect start to top Serie A
• Barca need late goal to salvage Granada draw
• Barcelona the last hope of preventing all-Brazilian Libertadores final
Copa Libertadores
• Aussie rules! Overseas ref to make Prem history
Premier League
• MLS Power Rankings: Nashville stumbles; Atlanta continues climb
• Chelsea beat Tottenham with ease, PSG's super-trio needs work, Juventus in deep trouble
• Dallas fires Gonzalez, Ferruzzi in charge on interim basis
Luchi Gonzalez
• FIFA begins push for biennial World Cup

On Sept. 30, FIFA will begin meeting with meet with soccer clubs and players' unions in its efforts to organize a men's World Cup every two years....
• Sources: James in talks to quit Everton for Qatar

James Rodriguez is discussing a move to Qatari club Al Rayyan after Everton gave him permission to negotiate a move, sources have told ESPN....

James Rodriguez

• Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind (Gioacchini, Busio, Wright, and more)
Nicholas Gioacchini didn't need long to make an impact for his new team, and he's far from the only American to be able to say that after the weekend's Americans Abroad results. Gioacchini came off the bench (...)...2021
Americans Abroad
• Ian Harkes scores winning goal in Dundee Derby

The Dundee Derby was 10 minutes away from finishing as a drab, goal-less affair, but the home fans were treated to a moment of rivalry magic courtesy of the lone American in the match. Ian Harkes (...)...2021
• Johan Gomez scores first goal for German side FSC Zwickau

U.S. Under-20 men's national team midfielder Johan Gomez has found regular playing time since joining German third-division side FSC Zwickau, and on Saturday he flashed the quality that made him a (...)...2021
• Salah, Mane 8/10 as they fire Liverpool to victory vs. Palace
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were in goal-scoring form and earned 8/10 as Liverpool picked up three points against Crystal Palace....2021
Mohamed Salah
• USMNT slips to 13th in latest FIFA rankings after mixed results in September qualifiers

The U.S. men's national team secured five points from the three September Concacaf World Cup qualifiers, and while that is enough to keep the Americans in a comfortable top-three position in the (...)...2021
Concacaf World
• USMNT Depth Chart: Ranking the Goalkeepers

The U.S. men's national team has begun its new World Cup qualifying cycle after a successful summer complete with a pair of trophy-winning tournament runs, and now with five points from three September (...)...2021
• FIFA: Survey shows fans back biennial World Cup

FIFA said it has fan backing for the much-criticised plan to shift to a biennial World Cup after releasing the summary of results of a survey....2021
• UCL talking points: Barca in trouble, young stars shine
What caught your eye Matchday 1? Which big clubs could miss the round of 16? James Olley, Julien Laurens and Tom Hamilton answer the big questions....2021
• Jordan Pefok scores winner to lead Young Boys to shock UCL win over Manchester United

Jordan Pefok wasn't in the starting lineup when Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash between Young Boys and Manchester United began, but he was on the field for the end, and delivered the winning blow in (...)...2021
Young Boys
• There's more to Barcelona-Bayern than 'that' 8-2 result
Last year, Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 8-2 in the Champions League, the start of a painful run for the Spanish giants. What will this week hold?...2021
Bayern Munich

HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | September 19, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 09/19/2021....

Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers vs LAFC LIVE STREAM | Major League Soccer September 19 2021

Portland Timbers
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Making the Big Step to the First Team | Episode 5

Living a professional soccer players life is just unbelievable to me.” As the season nears its conclusion, the goal of The Academy players remains the same: ......
HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City SC | September 19, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City SC, 09/19/2021....

Philadelphia Union
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Colorado Rapids

• MLS bullish about next TV rights deal as D-Day edges closer

As the clock runs down until Major League Soccer makes a decision on its next TV deal, MLS executives are buoyant after their recent positive news concerning MLS TV ratings as well as broadcast plans......
• MLS Playoffs to air across FOX, ABC and Univision, among other channels

The MLS Playoffs are just around the corner. With the 12-team single-elimination tournament starting in mid-November, we have news about the postseason MLS schedule. Among notable differences from previous years, there will be a game......
• Chicharito, Vela will lead MLS All-Stars against Mexico stars

Los Angeles (AFP) – Mexican strikers Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Carlos Vela will lead the Major League Soccer All-Stars against the Mexican League All-Stars, MLS announced on Wednesday. The US and Canadian league unveiled a......

Carlos Vela
• MLS Canadian clubs will finish home matches in Canada

New York (AFP) – Major League Soccer’s three Canadian squads will play their remaining 2021 home games in Canada, the league announced Thursday, after teams started the season playing out of US venues. Covid-19 safety......
• Topps 2021 MLS Trading cards featuring Tanner Tessmann autograph [VIDEO]

Many soccer fans in the United States may not realize that every year Topps releases Major League Soccer trading cards. There’s hardly any publicity about it. Few seem to talk about it, but they’re out......

Tanner Tessmann
• Matuidi ready to improve after Miami MLS scandal

Miami (AFP) – World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi vowed to improve on Tuesday after putting the financial scandal that threatened to derail his fledgling Major League Soccer career with David Beckham’s Inter Miami behind him.......

Blaise Matuidi
• European Super League collapse is a wake-up call for U.S. soccer

The European Super League – A failed coup inspired by American Exceptionalism For a little over 48 hours from Sunday through Tuesday, the world of club football hung in the balance. Twelve large European clubs......

Super League
• MLS TV schedule for 2021 season will be most accessible ever for national broadcasts

Highlighted by the inaugural season of Austin FC, the opening of three new soccer stadiums, and the most expansive and accessible national broadcast schedule in the league’s history, the complete 2021 MLS regular season match......
• MLS and ESPN pull off unprecedented TV coverage of MLS Is Back tournament during pandemic
Long accustomed to being the broadcaster for select soccer games, ESPN took an unfamiliar seat this July when it partnered with Major League Soccer to become the production services provider for the MLS Is Back......
• Why soccer is bigger than hockey in the United States
ESPN’s Max Kellerman may have spoken for many in sports media when he recently said, “in the United States of America, no one really cares about hockey. The old joke is, in every town there’s......

• MLS Preseason 2021: Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders tie first of two games
Portland Timbers
• LAFC announces Postmates as sleeve sponsor for 2021
• Orlando City's Daryl Dike wins trio of awards after red-hot form on loan at Barnsley
Daryl Dike
• Inter Miami cancel three preseason fixtures, citing health and safety concerns
Inter Miami
• Reports: US international Alfredo Morales in negotiations over NYCFC move
Alfredo Morales
• Carlos Vela Olympic return for Mexico would be "illogical," says Tata Martino
Tata Martino
• Atlanta United, Houston Dynamo FC players get first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Atlanta United
• Best-dressed MLS coaches of 2021 | J. Sam Jones
• Canada 11, Cayman Islands 0 | Concacaf World Cup Qualifying Match Recap
Concacaf World
• Five things that led to US Olympic qualifying failure | Charles Boehm

• Ian Harkes scores winning goal in Dundee Derby
2021
• Partey gives Arsenal foundation to begin building momentum

It wasn't always pretty, but Arsenal got a much-needed win at Burnley, thanks in large part to the foundational play of Thomas Partey and Gabriel....2021
• USMNT Player Ratings: Pulisic and Aaronson impress, Brooks, Yedlin struggle against Canada

A frustrating 90 minutes that featured one moment of thrilling promise along with far more forgettable stretches of empty possession and defensive breakdowns is what U.S. men's national team fans will (...)...2021
• USMNT's golden generation didn't crumble in its qualifying debut, but didn't shine either

When Weston McKennie took a moment to pose for selfies with El Salvador fans before Thursday's Concacaf World Cup qualifying opener, he sent a not-so-subtle message that the atmosphere at the Estadio (...)...2021
Weston McKennie
• Must-See Goal: Brian Rodriguez

The Los Angeles FC-LA Galaxy rivalry has produced its share of unforgettable moments and special goals, and Brian Rodriguez added a new entry that won't soon be forgotten. The Uruguayan winger danced (...)...2021
• 'This is a football match, the trophy is to get to the airport gate' - How Khalida Popal helped rescue women athletes in Afghanistan

Popal, with the help of other women players and coaches, has helped dozens of players and their family members evacuate out of Afghanistan....2021

• Koeman doesn't fear sack at Barca amid rumours

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he doesn't fear the sack amid renewed speculation about his future following the 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich....2021
Ronald Koeman
• City's Mendy appears in court amid allegations

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy was remanded in custody on Friday after being charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault....2021
Manchester City
• Arsenal boss Arteta rules out Aubameyang exit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out selling striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer following speculation of a departure....2021
Mikel Arteta
• Ronaldo dropped amid Juve future doubts

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Juventus' Serie A opener against Udinese amid speculation surrounding his future at the club....2021
Cristiano Ronaldo

• Sources: De Gea still faces GK battle at United
Gunnar Solskjaer
• England, Spurs legend Greaves dies aged 81

Former England, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur striker Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81. One of England's greatest forwards, Greaves scored 44 goals in 57 caps....

Tottenham Hotspur
• Chelsea benefit from Tuchel's tweak to display title credentials

By introducing N'Golo Kante and switching formation at half-time, Thomas Tuchel's key move saw Chelsea ultimately ease past London rivals Tottenham....

Thomas Tuchel
• Partey gives Arsenal foundation to begin building momentum
• 8/10 Vinicius Junior turns defeat into victory at Valencia
Vinicius Junior scored his fifth goal in five games for Real Madrid and set up the winner for Karim Benzema against Valencia....

Real Madrid
• Solskjaer mocks Man Utd sack claims after win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to answer questions about Manchester United's title hopes instead joking about the turnaround in mood at Old Trafford....

Gunnar Solskjaer
• Messi subbed on home debut in late PSG win
Lionel Messi was substituted late on during his home debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a late 2-1 win over Lyon....

Lionel Messi
• Follow LIVE: West Ham host Man United

Manchester United could go back to the top of the Premier League table with a big win away to West Ham United, who themselves can go second with a victory....

Manchester United
• Transfer Talk: Man Utd have inside track for Dortmund's Bellingham

Manchester United are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Jude Bellingham. Transfer Talk has the latest....

Manchester United
• Dallas fires Gonzalez, Ferruzzi in charge on interim basis
Luchi Gonzalez

• MLS Rewind: Atlanta United beats D.C. United, Loons trounce Galaxy, and more

Atlanta United was struggling to mount a push above the playoff line not too long ago, but the Five Stripes have mounted a surge that now has them eyeing not just a playoff place, but a potential top-for spot (...)...2021
Atlanta United
• 'Magician' Musiala is the next big thing - and his mum still drives him to training

Footballers are known for their jet-set lifestyles, yet despite taking the game by storm, Jamal Musiala's life is much more like a high schooler's....2021
• Maguire defends Lingard ahead of crucial fixtures

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has backed Jesse Lingard to bounce back as the club face a make-or-break run of fixtures next month....2021
Manchester United
• Jordan Pefok scores winner to lead Young Boys to shock UCL win over Manchester United
2021

Young Boys
• Ronaldo starts for Man United on Old Trafford return
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Manchester United's starting XI for his first match back at the club against Newcastle United at Old Trafford....2021
Cristiano Ronaldo
• MLS playoffs feature Thanksgiving broadcast

Major League Soccer will begin its playoff season on Nov. 20 culminating in the 2021 MLS Cup on Dec. 11....2021
• MLS Playoffs to air across FOX, ABC and Univision, among other channels
2021
• FOLLOW LIVE: USMNT's Pulisic in, McKennie out vs. Canada

Christian Pulisic returns to the starting XI for the U.S. squad, while Weston McKennie sits out due to violating COVID protocols. Gio Reyna is also sidelined with a hamstring injury. Follow live with ESPN....2021
Christian Pulisic
• U.S. inexperience shows with faltering start on road to World Cup

Nine of the U.S. starting XI played their first World Cup qualifier in El Salvador. They must learn from the experience before they face Canada....2021
• Christian Pulisic to miss USMNT-El Salvador World Cup qualifier

Christian Pulisic's recovery from his recent bout of COVID-19 didn't stop him from joining the U.S. men's national team for the start of its World Cup qualifying training camp, but the Chelsea star won't be (...)...2021
Christian Pulisic