Ryan Hollingshead scored late in the first half and defending champion Los Angeles FC advanced to its second straight MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. Houston’s Franco Escobar scored an own goal in the 80th minute to seal the Western Conference Final for LAFC, which will travel
Month: December 2023
Associated Press Dec 2, 2023, 10:37 PM ET Nantes said one of their supporters died on Saturday following an assault that took place before the club’s 1-0 win over Nice in France’s Ligue 1, amid reports the fan was stabbed. Nantes said in a statement overnight that the fan was “fatally injured” close to the
Christian Ramirez scored in the 115th minute in extra time as the Columbus Crew rallied from a two-goal deficit to stun host FC Cincinnati 3-2 in the MLS Eastern Conference final on Saturday. Columbus will host the MLS Cup title match next Saturday against the winner of the Western Conference final between Houston and Los
Trinity Rodman had a goal and two assists to help the United States beat China 3-0 in an exhibition match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday. Sophia Smith and Lindsey Horan also scored in the first of two exhibition matches against China to close out the year. The second is set for Tuesday in Frisco,
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 2, 2023, 06:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford will get “support” in a bid to rediscover his form after another disappointing performance in the defeat to Newcastle. Man United lost 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday as Rashford was substituted after just
Christian Pulisic scored again and Luka Jović got his first goal for AC Milan to beat promoted Frosinone 3-1 in Serie A on Saturday. Pulisic took his tally to five league goals in 12 appearances, matching Weston McKennie’s 2020-21 season-haul for Juventus. No American has scored more in Serie A. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Anthony Gordon scored the winner as Newcastle held off a frenzied late push by Manchester United in a 1-0 Premier League victory over their top-four rivals on a chilly night at St James’ Park on Saturday. Eddie Howe’s team climbed above Manchester United into fifth in the table on 26 points after 14 games as
Associated Press Dec 2, 2023, 01:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The draw ceremony for next year’s Euro 2024 was disrupted by unexplained noises that competed for attention with the team names being read out on stage Saturday. The interruption, which seemed to sound like sexual noises, was clearly heard for several minutes on the
Dec 2, 2023, 01:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The draw for next summer’s Euro 2024 finals in Germany took place on Saturday which saw France and Spain handed difficult paths to the knockout stages. A total of 21 teams have already qualified for the tournament, with three places still up for grabs through a
Germany have lifted the Under-17 FIFA World Cup for a first time after a thrilling penalty shootout victory against France at the Stadion Manahan in Indonesia on Saturday. Germany took the lead from the penalty spot on 29 minutes through forward Paris Brunner. They doubled their lead just after half-time when Noah Darvich pounced on
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 2, 2023, 08:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández urged João Félix to use disparaging comments from his former teammates to motivate him against Atlético Madrid on Sunday. João Félix, 24, joined Barça on a season-long loan from Atlético in the summer and will face his parent
Nov 30, 2023, 09:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Euro 2024 match ball. TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images The stage is almost set for Euro 2024, which begins on June 14 through to the final on July 14. Here’s how the finals draw will work. When is the Euro 2024 finals draw? The draw ceremony
Dec 2, 2023, 06:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Saturday’s Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin has been postponed due to heavy snowfall in Munich, Bayern said in a statement. “We very much regret that we have to cancel the match, but the safety of our fans and the supporters of Union Berlin
Nick Judd, Transfer writerDec 1, 2023, 06:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The winter transfer window hasn’t re-opened in Europe yet, but there are moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Liverpool end
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 1, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has backed under-fire André Onana by insisting the Manchester United goalkeeper is “the second best” in the Premier League. Onana’s errors in the 3-3 draw with Galatasaray on Wednesday cost United a much-needed win in the Champions League to leave Ten
Juventus‘s Federico Gatti scored a stoppage-time winner in a frantic finale to secure a 2-1 victory at Monza on Friday that provisionally propelled them top of Serie A. French midfielder Adrien Rabiot broke the deadlock for Juve when he won an aerial duel to head the ball into the roof of the net from a
ESPN News Services Dec 1, 2023, 08:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of “Messi, Messi, Messi!” ringing in his ears from delighted Al Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar’s Al Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh derby
Dec 1, 2023, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions England clawed their way back from two goals down to beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a nerve-jangling Women’s Nations League group game at Wembley on Friday and keep Great Britain’s dreams of a Paris Olympic berth alive. Ella Toone netted a 91st-minute goal while Georgia Stanway
Constantin Eckner Dec 1, 2023, 11:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Xabi Alonso’s arrival in the Bundesliga has made huge waves, seizing the attention of German football enthusiasts. Alonso’s association with the league predominantly revolved around his later years as a midfielder at Bayern Munich, a stint that left a lasting imprint. His experience as
Dec 1, 2023, 11:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona forward João Félix has said Atlético Madrid‘s players would be lying if they said they didn’t want to play more attacking football ahead of his first meeting against his parent club this weekend. João Félix, 24, joined Barça on a season-long loan from Atlético in