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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 20, 2024, 12:44 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions FC Dallas has named New Mexico United manager Eric Quill to be its next manager, the team announced on Wednesday. Quill replaces Nico Estevez, who was fired in June

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 20, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Former Spain international and World Cup winner Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of MLS expansion side San Diego FC, the club announced on Wednesday. Mata, currently playing

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 20, 2024, 01:00 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The United States women’s national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Wednesday. The USWNT, currently ranked first

ESPN News Services Nov 20, 2024, 11:39 AM ET Scuffles broke out between players during an ill-tempered match between Romania and Kosovo in which the away team eventually left the pitch. Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto via Getty Images Romania have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Kosovo after their Nations League match in Bucharest was abandoned when the

Nov 20, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Tottenham have appealed the length of the seven-match ban given to midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur by the English Football Association (FA) for comments he made about teammate Son Heung-Min in a television interview earlier this year. Bentancur, 27, was handed a seven-game suspension and a £100,000 ($126,710) fine by the

Open Extended Reactions Multiple U.S. investors are among the parties to express an initial interest in buying Serie A side Genoa with the existing owners seeking up to €170 million ($180m) to sell the club, sources have told ESPN. Investment bank Moelis & Company have been instructed to begin a search for potential suitors after

Graham Hunter, Spain writerNov 19, 2024, 03:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions It’s time to introduce you to the man with the most insolent and provocative hairstyle in the world of football. His name is

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Martinez scored 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from Lionel Messi to fire home a half-volley into the top-right corner. The Inter Milan

Nov 19, 2024, 09:11 AM ET England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman and Chelsea have condemned online abuse of female players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after the couple announced on Monday they are expecting a baby. Australia captain and Chelsea striker Kerr revealed the news on Instagram with the words “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”

Lizzy Becherano Nov 19, 2024, 03:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Gerardo “Tata” Martino has left his post as head coach of Inter Miami CF, sources tell ESPN, leaving the club for personal reasons despite having a year remaining on his contract. The former Barcelona and Mexico coach will address the media in a final

ESPN News Services Nov 19, 2024, 01:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already have Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him — which could have implications for new forward Mario Balotelli. Genoa are just a point above the Serie A drop zone having lost half

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 19, 2024, 07:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have asked Rúben Amorim to get the best of his squad he has inherited at Old Trafford rather than rely on a host of new signings, a source has told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Amorim has arrived as head coach and

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 19, 2024, 06:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona official Enric Masip has suggested Paris Saint-Germain were the club that bid €250 million ($263.9m) for teenage forward Lamine Yamal last summer. Barça president Joan Laporta revealed in October the LaLiga leaders rejected the huge offer for the 17-year-old, but he

Nov 19, 2024, 04:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Morgan Rogers has signed a new Aston Villa contract having made his England debut in the recent international break. The 22-year-old’s new deal keeps him at the Birmingham-based club until 2030. The former Manchester City academy player has made an excellent start to the season, scoring

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 19, 2024, 12:30 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS – United States men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino said it was “fantastic” to see his players perform in the team’s 4-2 win over Jamaica in the

Mauricio Pochettino’s United States side rode a barnstorming first half to a 4-2 win over Jamaica on Monday in St. Louis, earning a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals next year. First-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi put the two-legged series out of reach for Jamaica, already trailing 1-0 from the first

Lizzy Becherano Nov 18, 2024, 07:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni usually demands that individuals regularly feature for their club to be considered for the national team, before emphasizing Lionel Messi‘s case is “different.” Those comments came on Monday, a day ahead of Argentina’s Conmebol World Cup qualifier against Peru

A last-gasp goal by Andy Robertson gave Scotland a 2-1 away win over Poland in a pulsating Nations League Group A1 clash on Monday, a result that saw the Scots enter a relegation playoff while the Poles are relegated to the second-tier League B. John McGinn put Scotland in front after three minutes before Poland’s

Open Extended Reactions As a strategy, it seems to make sense: Secure the budding superstar before he becomes prohibitively expensive. It worked out great for Real Madrid with Vinícius Júnior (acquired for €45m at age 16) and Rodrygo (also €45m at age 17), less so with Reiner (€30m at 18). And, of course, the jury

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentNov 18, 2024, 07:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paul Pogba is determined to continue his career in one of Europe’s top five leagues after terminating his contract with Juventus last week, sources have told ESPN. The 31-year-old can return to training in January next year before his ban for taking a prohibited