Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop react to reports LA Galaxy are pursuing PSG’s Edinson Cavani. Gab Marcotti says Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stint with LA Galaxy gives him significant leverage for his next move. Sid Lowe plays down the idea that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s social media post about Spain was about his next club. Jurgen Klopp has said
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Alejandro Moreno says the Seattle Sounders had to “hold on” for 60 minutes vs. Toronto in the MLS Cup. Veljko Paunovic has been fired as manager of the Chicago Fire sources have confirmed to ESPN FC. The Athletic was the first to report the news. The move follows Joe Mansueto’s takeover of the club in
SEATTLE — Seattle’s 3-1 win over Toronto FC to claim MLS Cup 2019, in front of a sellout crowd of nearly 70,000 fans on Sunday, was the culmination of a love affair between the city and the Sounders a decade in the making. It’s easy to forget, in the wake of the successful expansion launches
SEATTLE — Brian Schmetzer walked into his post-game press conference with the word “Family” emblazoned across his t-shirt and a well-earned beverage in his hand. He tried to thank everyone associated with the Seattle Sounders 3-1 MLS Cup triumph over Toronto FC, from the owners all the way down to most junior staff member. Such
Jozy Altidore shares the latest on his injury recovery ahead of Sunday’s MLS Cup at 3pm ET on ABC. Seattle and Toronto have met in two of the last three MLS Cups. Who will lift the trophy in 2019? Taylor Twellman credits the signing of Omar Gonzalez for turning around Toronto’s season. SEATTLE — Toronto
Alejandro Pozuelo’s 90th-minute Panenka kick sends Toronto to the conference final. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Major League Soccer: Alejandro Pozuelo (47′) NYCFC 0-1 Toronto FC. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Alexandru Mitrita keeps scoring for Romania ahead of the MLS playoffs. Watch more Euro qualifying on ESPN+. Alexandru Mitrita gets to goal with some clever footwork
Alejandro Moreno says Slavia Prague’s lack of quality is the only reason Barcelona earned a point Tuesday. Janusz Michallik questions whether Ernesto Valverde has much time left at Barcelona after their loss vs. Levante. Barcelona are facing a Luis Suarez dilemma with sources telling ESPN FC they would be unsure what to do should the
Taylor Twellman credits the signing of Omar Gonzalez for turning around Toronto’s season. Seattle and Toronto have met in two of the last three MLS Cups. Who will lift the trophy in 2019? Toronto went through the best of the east to set up another showdown with Seattle. Watch the final Sunday on ABC. SEATTLE
Seattle’s big three paved the way to a third MLS Cup appearance in four years. Watch the final Sunday on ABC. Herculez Gomez explains why the Sounders will beat Toronto FC in their third MLS Cup showdown in four years. In Seattle, it has become a rite of autumn. The Sounders will make the MLS
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Ale Moreno rips Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi for their ineffectiveness in LAFC’s season-ending loss to Seattle. MLS MVP Carlos Vela preferred to stand aside from the Mexican national team after the 2018 World Cup, but the 30-year-old has refused to state
Paul Mariner credits the Sounders and Toronto FC for adapting in order to set up another showdown in MLS Cup. Toronto will meet Seattle in MLS Cup yet again after knocking out 2018 winners Atlanta. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Atlanta United leads Forbes list of most valuable MLS franchises for the second year running, with
Liverpool came from behind to beat Aston Villa and preserve their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Ale Moreno says Liverpool’s close results might indicate a dip in form ahead of a clash with Manchester City. Janusz Michallik argues that Sadio Mané is Liverpool’s most important player, after his goal vs. Aston
Herculez Gomez explains why the Sounders will beat Toronto FC in their third MLS Cup showdown in four years. Paul Mariner credits the Sounders and Toronto FC for adapting in order to set up another showdown in MLS Cup. Toronto will meet Seattle in MLS Cup yet again after knocking out 2018 winners Atlanta. Watch
Take a gander through past winners of Major League Soccer’s MVP award and you will spy some of the league’s legends. There’s inaugural winner Carlos Valderrama to Preki to Robbie Keane to Sebastian Giovinco to David Villa and that Landon Donovan fellow, after whom the award is now named. Yet the triumvirate comprising the finalists
Herculez Gomez explains why the Sounders will beat Toronto FC in their third MLS Cup showdown in four years. Former Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner has joined with the New England Revolution, the club announced on Friday. Buttner, 30, was signed with targeted Allocation Money after spending the past 12 seasons in his native Netherlands, Russia,
Ajax full-back Sergino Dest announces he has decided to play for the United States over the Netherlands. Craig Burley let out his frustrations regarding the USMNT’s struggles after a 2-0 defeat to Canada. The FC crew analyse the USMNT after their 2-0 loss to Canada and the squad’s chances for the 2022 World Cup. U.S.
Sid Lowe plays down the idea that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s social media post about Spain was about his next club. Steve Nicol and Brian McBride disagree on the effect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments about MLS. Brian McBride is fuming after Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed ‘nobody will remember what MLS is’ if he leaves. Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved once
Is this the greatest final four in MLS playoff history? The conference finals feature the best team in the 2019 regular season, as well as the last three MLS Cup winners. So who is set to reach this year’s final on Nov. 10 (3 p.m. ET, ABC)? As LAFC prepares to host Seattle Sounders and Toronto
Steve Nicol and Brian McBride disagree on the effect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments about MLS. Craig Burley responds to LAFC manager Bob Bradley telling ESPN’s Sebastian Salazar to “get lost” after El Trafico. Brian McBride is fuming after Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed ‘nobody will remember what MLS is’ if he leaves. LAFC’s Carlos Vela and LA
LAFC’s first ever win vs. LA Galaxy comes in an eight-goal classic in the Western Conference semifinals. Billed as the biggest MLS playoff game ever, Taylor Twellman says LAFC-LA Galaxy exceeded expectations. Bob Bradley storms off after being asked about Carlos Vela’s performance in LAFC’s 5-3 win vs. LA Galaxy. LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t