Associated Press Dec 3, 2024, 05:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carli Lloyd, Chris Armas, Nick Rimando and Mary Harvey were elected Tuesday to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame along with former Major League Soccer executive Mark Abbott, and will be inducted on May 3. Lloyd, who scored a hat trick that boosted
Month: December 2024
Open Extended Reactions United States coach Emma Hayes said retiring veteran Alyssa Naeher leaves the team as the “the greatest goalkeeper” the country has produced after Tuesday’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands. “What I did say to her yesterday, in my opinion, she’s the greatest goalkeeper this country’s ever had, for lots of reasons,” Hayes
Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 at The Hague on Tuesday. Williams, who entered at the start of the second half, made a well-timed run to get a touch on Yazmeen Ryan‘s cross
Multiple contributors Dec 3, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions THE HAGUE — Alyssa Naeher‘s final match for the United States women’s national team ended in a 2-1 victory against the Netherlands in The Hague on Tuesday evening. The victory means Emma Hayes extends her unbeaten run as USWNT coach, as they handed Naeher
Dec 3, 2024, 10:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former United States women’s national team coach Jill Ellis has left her job as president of the NWSL‘s San Diego Wave and will move into a role as FIFA’s chief football officer alongside former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger, both the Wave and FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.
Dec 3, 2024, 02:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Alexis Mac Allister has said he and his Liverpool teammates are hoping that trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold remain at the club next season. The three players, who have been key parts of Liverpool’s success in recent seasons, have just over six
Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has said Ruben Amorim has already put his “fingerprints” on Manchester United but warned of the unpredictability of management as he tries to restore the club to former glories. Arsenal host United at the Emirates on Wednesday and will hope to end Amorim’s three-game unbeaten run since he left Sporting
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 3, 2024, 08:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti has backed Kylian Mbappé for not taking a penalty kick for Real Madrid against Getafe on Sunday — allowing Jude Bellingham to score instead — calling the decision “a great act of altruism.” Mbappé was under pressure to find the
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool boss Arne Slot has joked that Manchester City might not be in the Premier League next season amid the ongoing investigation into the club’s compliance with financial rules. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Premier League charged City on 115 counts of financial regulations in February 2023 after initially opening an investigation
Open Extended Reactions The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is set to change the law on coaches interfering with the ball in play after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wrongly escaped a red card in his side’s Champions League defeat at Inter Milan. Inter defender Matteo Darmian moved to play a ball which was going out
Adriana Garcia Dec 3, 2024, 04:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has said he believes he doesn’t get enough credit for his team’s winning run from the local media adding he wants to “work in peace.” Mourinho’s side is second in the Turkish Super Lig and have won five consecutive games,
Dec 3, 2024, 03:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his successful spell as interim coach came to an end but the Dutchman said he understands why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his own assistants into the club. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Van Nistelrooy,
Dec 2, 2024, 11:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City defender Rúben Dias snapped at a reporter after falling to a fourth straight Premier League defeat at Liverpool on Sunday, insisting the defending champions “know how to deal” with their current slump. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah gave leaders Liverpool a 2-0
ESPN News Services Dec 2, 2024, 01:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Newly-appointed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is aiming to bring a sense of positivity to Leicester City and quickly make an impression on the Premier League club’s players, as he looks to ensure that they remain in the English top flight. The former Manchester
ESPN News Services Dec 2, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Peterborough travel to Goodison Park next month with
Dec 2, 2024, 02:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions We finally have our 2024 MLS Cup matchup decided. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Red Bulls continue their magical run. They defeated Orlando City 1-0, thanks to a goal from Andrés Reyes. This puts Sandro Schwarz’s side into its first MLS Cup final since
Dec 2, 2024, 03:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Holders Manchester United will travel to record 14-times winners Arsenal in the FA Cup third round in January. The third-round matches, where Premier League and second-tier clubs enter the competition, will be held from Jan. 9-13. Last season’s losing finalists Manchester City host fourth-tier neighbours Salford
Open Extended Reactions The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Monday approved expanded trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions. FVS, which was used at the U20 and U17 FIFA Women’s World Cups this year, was initially given the green light for testing by
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 2, 2024, 01:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has said he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name and would rather they showed their support for the players rather than the coach. United supporters have been singing “Ruben Amorim” to the tune of “Give It Up” by KC
Open Extended Reactions The end of an era has already begun at Manchester City. The evidence is staring us in the face. When the greatest teams start to fade, reality is always delayed by a desperation to prove that the past is a pointer to the future. That’s the space now being occupied by Pep