Month: April 2022

4:57 PM ET Cesar Hernandez U.S.-born dual-nationals David Ochoa and Jonathan Gomez could both earn their first minutes with Mexico‘s senior national team after being called up for a friendly against Guatemala on April 27. The young Mexican-Americans are part of an alternate roster selected by manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino for the match that will
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5:32 PM ET Barcelona moved back into second place in LaLiga after battling to a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastian on Thursday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the game’s only goal after just 11 minutes before Barcelona were forced to withstand heavy pressure from their opponents, particularly in the second half. Coach Xavi Hernandez
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12:35 PM ET The United States women’s national team will play two friendlies against Colombia in June, ahead of the CONCACAF W Championship that will determine qualification for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The first game against Colombia will take place on June 25 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The teams
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4:30 PM ET Cesar Hernandez For a second year in a row, the MLS All-Star Game will feature a battle against Mexican top-flight Liga MX. The announcement was made on Thursday, confirming that MLS’ marquee players will take on the Liga MX All-Stars at Minnesota United FC‘s Allianz Field on Aug. 10. – MLS on
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7:58 AM ET Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo thanked Liverpool supporters for their display of support in Tuesday’s Premier League meeting between the teams, which he missed due to the death of his newborn son. Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, had announced in October they were expecting twins, but said on Monday that one
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8:54 AM ET A Spanish judge has lifted measures that prevented UEFA and FIFA from taking action against clubs that wanted to create a European Super League. In the ruling, published on Thursday, the commercial court in Madrid said it was lifting measures that had been adopted in April last year as even if clubs
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4:51 PM ET Second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva earned Manchester City a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday that helped the champions regain top spot in the Premier League. After Liverpool climbed to the summit with a 4-0 mauling of Manchester United on Tuesday, City struggled to
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5:09 PM ET The United States men’s national team’s preparation for the 2022 World Cup will include a friendly match against Morocco to be held at Cincinnati’s TQL stadium on June 1. The friendly, announced on Wednesday, is one of two that the U.S. men will play ahead of CONCACAF Nations League games against Grenada
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6:35 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have appointed Erik ten Hag as their new manager. ESPN reported in early April that United were set to finalise the appointment of Ten Hag and the Dutchman has agreed a three-year deal to take over at Old Trafford, with the option of another year. – Don’t have
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3:07 PM ET Major League Soccer is investigating Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Dominguez over possible instances of verbal and emotional abuse directed by the player toward his ex-partner, sources told ESPN. The league’s investigation continues after a visit by Austin police on April 8 to the alleged victim’s residence. In the police report, a redacted
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2:58 PM ET LAFC star Carlos Vela is in the process of finalizing a new Designated Player contract to remain with the Black and Gold “at least through 2023,” sources confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports was the first with the news. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get
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6:11 PM ET Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has claimed the Stamford Bridge pitch was partially to blame for Wednesday’s 4-2 defeat to Arsenal. Two goals from Eddie Nketiah in addition to Emile Smith Rowe‘s first-half strike and Bukayo Saka‘s stoppage-time penalty handed the Gunners a vital win in their pursuit of Champions League football as
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