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• Nouhou, Josh Atencio shine in Sounders' season-opener

When the whistle blew at Lumen Field on Friday night, opening the Seattle Sounders' season, just three defenders stood in front of goalkeeper Stefan Frei. Midfielder Josh Atencio, a 19-year-old kid (...)...

Seattle Sounders
• LA Galaxy to host Galaxy Community Townhall on Tuesday
• Elland Road was empty, but fans made ESL displeasure known
Owners of the 12 clubs behind the breakaway European Super League have underestimated football and its fans. Protests like the one at Leeds on Monday are only the beginning....

Super League
• This week in PTFC: Cascadia rivals, MLS opener at Providence Park
Providence Park
• Jordan Siebatcheu wins Swiss league title with Young Boys

Jordan Siebatcheu has impressed during his loan spell with Swiss side Young Boys this season and the American forward got to celebrate winning his first top-flight title as a professional on Sunday. (...)...

Young Boys
• Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: McKennie, Brooks, and more

Juventus has fallen out of the Serie A title race and soon could find its way out of the top four if it doesn't pick up the pace in Italy. Weston McKennie and the rest of his Juventus teammates will try and (...)...

Weston McKennie
• Leeds level late to spoil Liverpool's top-four return

A late Diego Llorente header cancelled out a Sadio Mane strike as Leeds rallied for a draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday night....

Sadio Mane
• LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez voted MLS Player of the Week
Javier Hernandez
• Klopp slams Leeds 'earn it' shirts: 'A real joke!'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called out Leeds for placing a Champions League T-shirt bearing the message "earn it" in the Reds' dressing room....

Jurgen Klopp
• North Texas SC Acquires Defender Caiser Gomes on Loan
North Texas

• Night in Pictures | Timbers start MLS campaign against Vancouver in Utah
• Giovanni Savarese | POSTGAME | Whitecaps FC 1, Timbers 1 | April 18, 2021
Giovanni Savarese
• 'Chicharito' Hernandez, Galaxy find their stride to earn win in Greg Vanney's debut

Javier Hernandez and the LA Galaxy could not have imagined a better start to their first season under new head coach Greg Vanney. Last year's marquee addition for the Galaxy, Hernandez is under pressure to (...)...

Greg Vanney
• MATCH RECAP | Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Portland Timbers 0
Vancouver Whitecaps
• Inter Miami points to fatigue, lack of concentration for late loss vs. Galaxy

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Phil Neville talked during the week about Inter Miami heading into the season opener with less than ideal fitness levels due to its interrupted preseason preparations. That is (...)...

Inter Miami
• Media Roundup: April 12-18, 2021
• The Lineup | Jake Zivin, Ross Smith examine the Timbers' XI ahead of MLS opener | April 18, 2021
• Photo Gallery: LA Galaxy 3, Inter Miami CF 2. Galaxy win first match of the 2021 season.
Inter Miami
• MLS Sunday Scoreboard: Galaxy defeat Inter Miami, Crew tie Union, and more

The final matches of the opening week of the 2021 MLS season include a high-profile clash in South Florida, a battle of Eastern Conference powers, and a night-time tussle between Cascadia rivals. Inter Miami (...)...

Inter Miami
• Transfer Talk: Zenit face competition for Umtiti from Liverpool, Man Utd

Zenit are weighing a move for Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, but could face competition from Liverpool and Man United. Transfer Talk has the latest....

• Neres nets late to seal Ajax Dutch Cup glory
David Neres scored in injury time to hand Ajax a thrilling 2-1 victory over Vitesse as they claimed a record-extending 20th Dutch Cup title....2021
• Guardiola on Steffen: "He will play in League Cup Final"

Zack Steffen suffered his first loss as a Manchester City player on Saturday, with the club crashing out of the FA Cup in the semifinal round. The positive news for the U.S. Men's National Team No. 1 though (...)...2021
Zack Steffen
• GOAL! Kinda levels score off penalty
2021
• Bellerin, Gabriel get 4/10 but Nketiah saves the day
Arsenal needed an injury time equaliser from Eddie Nketiah to salvage a point against Fulham but they were poor before then....2021
• Pato exits with injury in MLS debut vs. Atlanta
All-time Atlanta United leading scorer Josef Martinez made his first league appearance in more than a year in United's draw vs. Orlando City....2021
Atlanta United
• Heath out for rest of Man United season, status unknown for Olympics

Tobin Heath's season with Women's Super League side Manchester United has come to a disappointing ending with the U.S. Women's National Team veteran ruled out through injury. Man United manager Casey Stoney (...)...2021
Tobin Heath
• Spurs' Mourinho 'positive' after Kane limps off

Tottenham face an anxious wait to discover the severity of Harry Kane's ankle injury after he hobbled off at the end of a 2-2 draw with Everton....2021
Harry Kane
• Peter Vermes provides injury update, previews 2021 season opener on Sports Radio 810 WHB
2021

Peter Vermes
• Man United's Heath returns to U.S. with injury

U.S. women's midfielder Tobin Heath has suffered a setback in her return from injury, ending her season with club side Manchester United....2021
Tobin Heath
• Injured Mandzukic foregoes Milan salary for March

AC Milan forward Mario Mandzukic has foregone his salary for March after he did not make a single appearance due to injury....2021

• Miami gets compliant, loans Pellegrini to USL side

Inter Miami has made a maneuver that sees Matias Pellegrini no longer count against the team's salary, and then loaning him to Fort Lauderdale CF....2021
Inter Miami
• Sporting Kansas City II mutually terminates contracts of Preston Judd and Aedan Stanley
2021
• Injured Mandzukic foregoes Milan salary for March
AC Milan forward Mario Mandzukic has foregone his salary for March after he did not make a single appearance due to injury....2021
• Laporta 'convinced' Messi will sign Barca deal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said he is convinced Lionel Messi will stay, but sources told ESPN he hasn't yet offered him a new deal....2021
Lionel Messi
• Aubameyang misses Europa League with malaria

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon last month and spent time in hospital this week....2021
Europa League
• Who will be named Premier League player of the year?

Despite Man City's quest for a quadruple, the race for individual honours is wide open. Here are the leading candidates, and some worthy outsiders....2021
Premier League
• Sources: Bailly to reject new Man Utd contract

Eric Bailly is ready to reject a new contract at Manchester United and seek a summer move, sources have told ESPN....2021
Manchester United
• Transfer Talk: Spurs lead chase for pending free agent Boateng

Jerome Boateng will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, and Tottenham are in pole position to sign him. Transfer Talk has the latest....2021
Bayern Munich
• Inter Miami Notes: More preseason friendlies canceled, Nealis traded, and more

Inter Miami has played two friendlies against other teams this preseason, and those are the only preparation matches the South Florida side will get before the start of the 2021 campaign. Inter (...)...2021
Inter Miami
• FARLEY | Fans' return reminds us why the small things are worth cheering for
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• Elland Road was empty, but fans made ESL displeasure known
Super League
• Leeds level late to spoil Liverpool's top-four return
Sadio Mane
• Klopp slams Leeds 'earn it' shirts: 'A real joke!'
Jurgen Klopp
• MLS is back, and so are the fans: Tifos from Opening Weekend

The 2021 MLS season is underway, and with several clubs welcoming fans into the stands, the soccer world was treated to some sorely missed tifos....

Opening Weekend
• Mourinho, Spurs' uneasy alliance ends with no trophies, much disappointment
It always felt like Mourinho's tenure at Tottenham would end poorly. Yet his exit in the days before a cup final feels especially disappointing....
• LIVE: Leeds, Liverpool meet amid Super League news

Two clubs chasing European qualification meet as the sport wrestles with the prospect of unprecedented change. Leeds kick off in 10th, seven points behind sixth-place Liverpool....

Super League
• Messi shines as confident Barcelona click, Spurs fire Mourinho, Man City's quadruple quest ends

Messi and his Barca teammates were in harmony as they thumped Athletic Bilbao to win the Copa del Rey. PLUS: Why Spurs moved on from Mourinho now....

Athletic Bilbao
• Mourinho 'first Super League manager to lose their job': Social media reacts

Even as football was tearing itself apart over the proposed Super League, Jose Mourinho still grabbed the headlines when he was fired by Spurs....

Super League
• MLS Power Rankings: Seattle No. 1 after Week One, LA teams in top six
Week one of the 2021 MLS season is in the books, which means fresh Power Rankings! The Sounders came out strong to open the year. Look out, league....
• Liverpool fans to remove flags from the Kop

Liverpool fan group Spion Kop 1906 have announced that they will remove their flags from the Kop as a protest against the European Super League....

• FARLEY | Disappointing result, better performance for Timbers against Vancouver
2021
• Inter Miami points to fatigue, lack of concentration for late loss vs. Galaxy
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Phil Neville talked during the week about Inter Miami heading into the season opener with less than ideal fitness levels due to its interrupted preseason preparations. That is (...)...2021
Inter Miami
• LIVE: Leeds, Liverpool meet amid Super League news
Two clubs chasing European qualification meet as the sport wrestles with the prospect of unprecedented change. Leeds kick off in 10th, seven points behind sixth-place Liverpool....2021
Super League
• SLO-MO GOAL: Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scores first goal to level the match vs. Inter Miami CF
2021

Inter Miami
• SLO-MO GOAL: Sacha Kljestan scores game-winning goal as his first goal with the LA Galaxy
2021

Sacha Kljestan
• Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scores brace in LA Galaxy win over Inter Miami CF
2021

Inter Miami
• GOAL: Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scores a brace to level the match
2021
• GOAL | Luka Stojanović scores in his Soldier Field debut
2021

Soldier Field
• Depleted Real can't keep pace with Atletico
A heavily depleted Real Madrid side scraped a 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday in La Liga to fall three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid....2021
Real Madrid
• GOAL: Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scores the LA Galaxy's first goal of the 2021 season
2021

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez Scores TWO Goals in Season Debut!

Chicharito Hernandez scores two Golazos! In Galaxys win against Inter Miami CF. #MLS #LAGalaxy #Chicharito....

Chicharito Hernandez
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez Gets Emotional in Post-Game Interview

Chicharito Hernandez talks about his goals against Inter Miami CF. #MLS #LAGalaxy #Chicharito....

Gets Emotional
HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers | April 18, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-0 Portland Timbers, 04/18/2021 #MLS #Highlights....

Vancouver Whitecaps
HIGHLIGHTS: LAFC vs. Austin FC | April 17, 2021

Los Angeles Football Club opens their 2021 MLS Regular Season campaign at Banc of California Stadium playing host to newcomers Austin FC in their ......

Football Club
Gonzalo Higuaín Gets His First Goal of the 2021 MLS Season!

PK GOAL: Gonzalo Higuaín, Inter Miami CF - 68th minute #MLS #InterMiamiCF #GonzaloHiguain....

First Goal
EVERY SINGLE Goal from Week 1 - Chicharito, Higuain, Raul Ruidiaz and More!

Watch every goal from the first week of the 2021 MLS regular season! #MLS #AllGoals #Week1....

Raul Ruidiaz
Becky G Sings Inspiring National Anthem for Inter Miamis Home Opener vs. LA Galaxy

Becky G was invited to sing (virtually) the national anthem at Inter Miamis first MLS game of the 2021 season vs. LA Galaxy. Subscribe to our channel for more ......

National Anthem
What is going on with European Super League?!

Hey Guys! The European Super League is now official and we have LOTS to discuss and talk about. Most importantly, how will this impact American players at ......

Super League
HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF vs. LA Galaxy | April 18, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF LA Galaxy, 04/18/2021 #MLS #Highlights....

Inter Miami
Chicharitos Comeback is Underway! BELIEVE THE HYPE!

SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extratime-the-official-podcast-of-major-league-soccer-mls/id379077036 LISTEN ON ......

• 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......
• Turner and Bleacher Report quit Champions League but have eyes on MLS rights
In shocking news this week, Turner Sports have told UEFA that they have opted out of its UEFA Champions League contract, meaning that the U.S. broadcaster will not broadcast the remainder of the 2019/20 Champions......

Champions League
• Future of 2020 MLS season hangs in the balance after being suspended until June
Many leagues around the world, fueled by the fear of fading TV money, are thinking about playing games behind closed doors with quarantined athletes. As Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a recent interview, “ut in......

Anthony Fauci
• Opening weekend MLS TV ratings climb due to Chicharito, Beckham and primetime effect
If you’re MLS, how do you make sure that the opening weekend of games have greater TV rating numbers than last season’s opening weekend? You put a game on FOX in primetime and you sign......
• Review of MLS TV coverage from opening weekend: On The Soccer Media with Kartik Krishnaiyer
TUDN kicked off Major League Soccer’s 25th season with the debut of arguably the league’s second-biggest ever signing, Chicharito. It was the highlight of a day-long of soccer on TUDN, beginning with the Bundesliga in......
• What MLS can learn from the NBA
As Major League Soccer celebrates its 25th season in 2020, it continues to chase the elusive goal of mainstream relevance. With a small but passionate fanbase, a sprinkling of stars on a handful of blue......
• How XFL and other sports sharing MLS stadiums are impacting field conditions
Watching LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders and DC United matches this year might be a little more, well, xtreme. That’s because these three storied MLS clubs will be sharing their stadiums with the LA Wildcats, DC......

Seattle Sounders
• Impact of CBA on MLS media rights: On The Soccer Media
Editor’s note: Every week, World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer shares his observations of watching world soccer on US television and streaming, as well as insights into the latest developments within the soccer TV......

World Soccer Talk

• 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
• Five things that led to US Olympic qualifying failure | Charles Boehm

• LA Galaxy anuncia Plan de Seguridad del DHSP para darle la bienvenida a los aficionados al Dignity Health Sports Park para el partido de apertura de la MLS 2021
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Dignity Health Sports
• Messi's father in Barca with future still unclear

Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge, arrived in Barcelona on Sunday with the forward's future at the Catalan club still undecided....2021
Lionel Messi
• Timbers MLS opener: Focus key as Portland tries to maintain CCL momentum
2021
• Smalling, family burgled by armed robbers

Armed robbers broke into Roma defender Chris Smalling's house on Thursday night, and stole valuable possessions such as jewellery and watches....2021
• Matched officials! Elite refs Webb and Steinhaus got married

Congratulations to World Cup and Champions League final referees Howard Webb and Bibiana Steinhaus, who have revealed they tied the knot recently....2021
Champions League
• Coach fined for attending son's wedding

Monterrey coach Javier Aguirre has been fined for breaching COVID-19 protocols after attending his son's wedding in Mexico City this week....2021
• NWSL investigates Gorden racism allegation

The NWSL said it had opened an investigation after Sarah Gorden said she and her boyfriend were racially profiled by a Houston security guard....2021
• Solskjaer's son: My dad does feed me

The son of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has weighed in on his father's spat with Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho....2021
Manchester United
• Chicago Fire FC Anuncia Nueva Sociedad con AstroTurf
2021

Chicago Fire
• Barca's Griezmann nets hat trick with third child born on same day!

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann is a World Cup winner with France, but he is clearly also a world-class family planner....2021
Antoine Griezmann

• Man United cool on Haaland after Raiola's roadshow
Agent Mino Raiola's attempt to create a buzz around Erling Haaland is no surprise to Manchester United. ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest....2021
Erling Haaland
• Liverpool can tolerate Mo Salah transfer speculation while he continues to shine

Mo Salah continues to be linked with a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid, and for now performances mean it's something Liverpool can live with....2021
Real Madrid
• Arteta happy with Lacazette transfer gossip

Mikel Arteta has said he will discuss Alexandre Lacazette's Arsenal future at the end of the season -- but welcomed interest from rival clubs....2021
Mikel Arteta
• Southgate: Spurs talk won't distract Kane at Euros

Gareth Southgate says Harry Kane will not be distracted by ongoing speculation over his Tottenham Hotspur future at this summer's Euro 2020 finals....2021
Gareth Southgate
• Benzema to stand trial for alleged blackmail

Karim Benzema will face trial in October for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena over a sex tape....2021
Karim Benzema
• Brazil club told to remove sexist ads from Twitter

Sampaio Correa was ordered to remove a "sexist and misogynist" ad after it posted a picture of a woman offering fans a club discount at a sex hotel....2021
• FIFA ban Blatter again for financial wrongdoing

Sepp Blatter was banned for a second time by FIFA on Wednesday for financial wrongdoing, seven months before his first ban expires....2021
Sepp Blatter

• Messi's brain, Ronaldo's heading, Haaland's strength: The ultimate composite men's soccer star

We've built the ultimate fantasy footballer, picking the best bits of the world's top stars to construct the perfect modern attacking player....2021

• Assessing the Premier League's big signings

Premier League fans may already be eyeing the summer window but, as this season has shown, there is no sure thing when it comes to transfers....

Premier League
• USMNT's Wood to join Real Salt Lake

United States men's national team forward Bobby Wood is to join Real Salt Lake ahead of the start of the 2021 Major League Soccer season....

Real Salt Lake
• Vaccinated | All For One: Moment presented by Bell
• Mariners CEO dismisses Man Utd takeover report

Man United's reported interest in buying the Central Coast Mariners is just speculative "noise," according to the A-League club's chief executive....

Central Coast Mariners
• THE MATCHUP | Zivin previews SCCL leg two against Marathón
• SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders came up just 90 minutes short in 2020, losing to the Columbus Crew in MLS Cup. It's a thorny thing in any year, finishing second best. The season ends in with a loss, yet you're the (...)...

Seattle Sounders
• Inter Miami Notes: Matuidi investigation "wrapping up", Dutch goalkeeper signed, and more

It has been more than five weeks since Inter Miami first heard of the Matuidi Gate situation, but a resolution is expected to come in the next few days at long last. MLS commissioner Don Garber provided an (...)...

Inter Miami
• DeAndre Yedlin out at least one month with torn ankle ligaments

DeAndre Yedlin recently returned to action for Galatasaray on Saturday, but will now miss at least one month after suffering an injury in the eventual draw for the club. Yedlin was replaced after 27 (...)...

DeAndre Yedlin
• SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Los Angeles FC

Will year three be the year LAFC finally buries their postseason demons? For Los Angeles FC, year two in MLS was a small step back from their smashing debut season, but this offseason Bob Bradley and (...)...
• CCL | Savarese's pre-game press conference ahead of Leg 2

• Hertha COVID outbreak brings fixture chaos

Hertha Berlin have asked the Bundesliga to call off their upcoming games after a positive COVID-19 test put the team into isolation....2021
Hertha Berlin
• Inter Miami Notes: players not at "100 percent" fitness, captain appointment coming, and more

Inter Miami is days away from starting the 2021 season, but the team will not be at peak fitness for the first game of the year. Expect plenty of substitutions on Sunday as a result. Three days separate (...)...2021
Inter Miami
• Concacaf Nations League Final Four scheduled for June 3-6 in Denver

The Concacaf Nations League Final Four now has a venue after being postponed originally in 2020. Concacaf announced on Thursday that the semifinals and finals of the Nations League will take place at (...)...2021
Concacaf Nations League
• SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Orlando City

The elusive task of reaching the playoffs has finally been achieved. Now for Orlando City the objective is to build on that by taking the next step. Orlando City enjoyed the best season in franchise history (...)...2021
• LAFC is oddsmaker's favorite to lift MLS Cup

LAFC is opening the 2021 season favored to win the club's first MLS Cup title....2021
• Pulisic delivers another Man of the Match outing to help Chelsea reach UCL semis

Christian Pulisic has gone from struggling to get into the Chelsea lineup to regaining the excellent form he enjoyed last season in what feels like a blink, and his latest outing only served to confirm the (...)...2021
Christian Pulisic
• SBI 2021 Season Preview: CF Montreal

CF Montreal enters the new season hoping its new identity and manager can breathe new life into the side. The club formerly known as the Montreal Impact has struggled to put together a deep playoff run since (...)...2021
• SBI 2021 MLS Season Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps

Marc dos Santos will have his sights set on leading the Vancouver Whitecaps to the playoffs for the first time since being hired. The Canadian side last qualified for the MLS postseason in 2017, making it (...)...2021
Vancouver Whitecaps
• Falcao undergoes surgery after clash of heads

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao sustained a serious head injury during training with Galatasaray, the Turkish club said in a statement on Sunday....2021
• Morgan frustrated by NWSL Cup schedule

USWNT and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan has said she is "frustrated" by the scheduling of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup....2021
Orlando Pride