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Jeff Kassouf Nov 17, 2024, 08:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Moments after scoring one of the most iconic goals in NWSL history in her team’s most important game to date, Orlando Pride forward Marta clutched her fist and unleashed a passionate scream before beating her chest and then, with her two thumbs, pointing to

Open Extended Reactions Harry Kane said incoming England coach Thomas Tuchel has been boosted by the emergence of a crop of young players who have shone in the absence of more experienced internationals after a 5-0 Wembley win against the Republic of Ireland sealed a return to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League.

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 17, 2024, 03:45 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that American players who play in MLS will have the chance to play for him on the USMNT. Pochettino was

Nov 17, 2024, 12:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Everton claimed a famous 1-0 victory in the last ever Women’s Super League (WSL) Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park on Sunday, though the three points did not come without controversy. Brian Sørensen’s team had been the better team in the first half without

Nov 17, 2024, 06:21 AM ET Hungary assistant coach Adam Szalai said he was fine after collapsing and being rushed to hospital minutes after the start of his country’s Nations League tie against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Saturday. Posting on social media, the former Bundesliga striker thanked supporters for their messages of support and

Jeff Kassouf Nov 16, 2024, 05:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Call it irony. Call it predictable. Call it justice. Either way, the top four seeds in the 2024 NWSL playoffs — the largest postseason field in league history — all won in the quarterfinals. Then the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit defeated No. 3

Nov 16, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ajax coach Hesterine de Reus said midfielder Lily Yohannes had endured a “tough week” due to social media reaction to her decision to declare her allegiance to the U.S. women’s national team rather than the Netherlands. The 17-year-old was born in Springfield, Virginia, but was eligible

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 16, 2024, 04:37 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — U.S. men’s national team defender Tim Ream said that it’s easy to have Tim Weah back in the squad, and there had been little discussion in

Wrexham suffered their third league defeat of the season at Stockport County on Saturday as the Welsh side lost more ground in the race for automatic promotion from England’s League One. Louie Barry, on loan from Premier League side Aston Villa, scored in the 24th minute after he collected a bouncing ball on the edge

Open Extended Reactions Harry Kane has warned that the England team’s culture “takes a long time to build and maybe not so long to lose” and called on the senior players to help maintain a positive feel around the camp. England will secure promotion back to UEFA Nations League A on Sunday if they beat

Tom Fenton Nov 15, 2024, 07:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are looking to sign Viktor Gyökeres as Bayern Munich eye a move for Lille’s Jonathan David. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP

Open Extended Reactions play 0:32 Melchiot: Curtis Jones was the highlight for England in win vs. Greece Mario Melchiot discusses the impact of Curtis Jones during his England senior debut vs. Greece. With four Greece players converging on him inside Athens’ Olympic Stadium on Thursday, England midfielder Curtis Jones remained the coolest man on the

A brace from Luis Palma on Friday carried Honduras to a 2-0 Concacaf Nations League victory over Mexico in the first leg of a quarterfinal series. Mexico national team coach Javier Aguirre was injured by a bottle thrown from the stands after the final whistle. The coach was seen bleeding as he made his way

ESPN News Services Nov 15, 2024, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying

ESPN News Services Nov 15, 2024, 07:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lyon have been banned from making any transfers in the January transfer window and provisionally relegated from Ligue 1 at the end of the season because of financial mismanagement The National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) handed down the punishment to the team

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 15, 2024, 02:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rúben Amorim has told Manchester United fans that his team will play “without fear” in his first interview since being appointed the club’s new head coach. The former Sporting CP boss is settling into his job at Old Trafford after arriving in Manchester on

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentNov 15, 2024, 06:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andrés Iniesta has become the co-owner of Danish third-division side Helsingør, the club announced on Thursday. It is Iniesta’s first major off-field venture since he announced his retirement from football last month. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The 40-year-old

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 15, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Ricardo Pepi met the moment, and now the United States men’s national team is one step closer to the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) semifinals. The USMNT forward, long limited

Nov 15, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is attracting interest from European giants in France and Spain, while Liverpool weigh-up a move for USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha‘s opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Vinicius Junior missed a chance to win the game with a penalty and missed the subsequent rebound after the