Lizzy Becherano Dec 4, 2024, 03:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN. Rumors of a potential pause began to emerge when Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner said the
Month: December 2024
Premier League leaders Liverpool had their advantage cut to seven points as Fabian Schär‘s late equaliser earned Newcastle United a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James’ Park on Wednesday. Newcastle twice led but Mohamed Salah‘s brace looked like sealing victory for Arne Slot’s side, only for a sliding Schar to punish a rare mistake by
ESPN News Services Dec 4, 2024, 07:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless streak with a decisive 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest and Pep Guardiola celebrated the win as a crucial turning point, saying it had broken the team’s habit of losing matches. “We needed it,” said the City manager,
Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim said he was forced to work with “time limits” on his players returning from injury at Manchester United as he suffered his first defeat in charge of the club in a 2-0 loss at Arsenal. Second-half goals from Jurriën Timber and William Saliba, both from corners, sealed the win for
Dec 4, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Arsenal stepped up their pursuit of Premier League leaders Liverpool by sealing a 2-0 win against Manchester United at the Emirates on Wednesday, once again highlighting their peerless ability to score from set pieces. Second-half goals from Jurriën Timber and William Saliba, both from
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 4, 2024, 06:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti insisted that Kylian Mbappé “can do better” after missing his second penalty in a week in Real Madrid‘s 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday. Álex Berenguer put Athletic ahead in the 53rd minute at San Mamés, and Mbappé
Open Extended Reactions More than 30 minutes. That’s how long LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig played with a torn ACL during last Saturday’s Western Conference final against the Seattle Sounders. More than 30 minutes in which the energetic 25-year-old Spaniard somehow maintained his buzzing movement, clever control of the ball, and eventually, a game-winning assist
Dec 4, 2024, 01:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber recently signed a four-year contract extension through the 2027 season. A league representative confirmed to Sportico on Wednesday that owners voted in July to extend Garber. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Garber, 67, has held the position since 1999 and his
Dec 4, 2024, 01:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior has asked Javier Tebas to retract an allegation of piracy, sources have told ESPN, after the LaLiga president claimed the Real Madrid star watched the club’s Champions League game at Liverpool illegally. The Brazil international missed the game with a hamstring injury and published
Open Extended Reactions Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has suggested the club will look to sign another forward after admitting his frustration at Richarlison‘s ongoing fitness issues. Spurs confirmed last month that the Brazil striker, 27, had suffered a “significant hamstring injury” and would be out “long-term” having only just returned from a two-month absence
Dec 4, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In the span of six months, Lily Yohannes experienced the full gamut of reaction from fans of women’s international soccer. In June, Yohannes was celebrated as she scored on her international debut for the U.S. women’s national team against South Korea, making her — at the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 4, 2024, 08:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have reaffirmed their commitment to the inclusion of supporters from “all backgrounds” but have said players are “entitled to hold their own individual opinions” after Noussair Mazraoui opted against wearing a warm-up jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community. A source has
Dec 4, 2024, 06:14 AM ET Marc Guéhi captained Crystal Palace in their 1-0 win against Ipswich on Tuesday Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images The England’s Football Association (FA) will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow-coloured
Dec 4, 2024, 03:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Julen Lopetegui’s future as West Ham United manager looked even more uncertain in the wake of their 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday, where the Spaniard even faced “you’re getting sacked in the morning” chants from his own fans. Appointed at the start of the
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 4, 2024, 04:56 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Lily Yohannes is keen to put any controversy of her decision to pick playing for
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 3, 2024, 03:27 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The U.S. Soccer Federation announced its end of year awards for 2024, which in addition to player awards includes the Game of the Year, as well as Female and
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 3, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that “a storm will come” despite his positive start as head coach. Amorim is unbeaten in his three games in charge and led United to their biggest league victory since 2021 with a 4-0 win over Everton
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 3, 2024, 05:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lamine Yamal dished out advice for recreating his “trivela” assist on FIFA after starring in Barcelona‘s 5-1 win against Mallorca in LaLiga on Tuesday. The 17-year-old returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Nov. 3 after recovering from an
ESPN News Service Dec 3, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich‘s German Cup title hopes ended on Tuesday as they were eliminated in the third round at home by defending champion Bayer Leverkusen after a controversial red card was shown to legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The 38-year-old Neuer had never before been
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