Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong said that MLS and its teams must do better to address what he called a systemic lack of diversity in the leagues’ front offices. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Speaking with ESPN’s Taylor Twellman, Sapong said that black players in the league often feel a disconnect
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Julien Laurens explains why Sergino Dest could be a great signing for Barcelona if they can afford him. Alejandro Moreno considers whether USMNT’S Sergino Dest can make the leap to Barcelona if they come calling. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti react to Ajax defender Sergino Dest being linked to Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain are interested in
FIFA urged football competition organisers on Monday to apply “common sense” and consider not sanctioning players demanding justice for George Floyd during matches. The recognition by FIFA of the “depth of sentiment” over Floyd’s death came in a rare statement telling the global game to show flexibility and not enforce laws of football it helps
ESPN Marcotti: I will be surprised if Ibrahimovic stays at Milan Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders,
Alejandro Moreno considers whether USMNT’S Sergino Dest can make the leap to Barcelona if they come calling. The agent for U.S. international Sergino Dest said that Barcelona have not made official offers for his client despite their recent interest in the Ajax full-back, and that Bayern Munich are keen to swoop in. – Stream new episodes of ESPN
Jan Aage Fjortoft looks ahead to a “huge few days” in the Bundesliga starting with Wolfsburg vs. Dortmund. United States hopeful Giovanni Reyna is back in the Borussia Dortmund squad ahead of their trip to in-form Wolfsburg on Saturday, BVB coach Lucien Favre has said. Reyna was set for his first start for Dortmund in
USMNT and Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie shares what it was like to get back on the pitch in the Bundesliga. Jan Aage Fjortoft explains why the Bundesliga’s return brought relief for other leagues hoping to restart. Borussia Dortmund dominate Schalke 4-0 and Bayern Munich restore four-point lead with 2-0 win vs. Union Berlin. Schalke and United
From the moment DaMarcus Beasley retired from professional soccer at the end of the 2019 Major League Soccer season, he felt a low rumble of unease. Granted, this is a man used to playing in front of tens of thousands in some of the biggest competitions the game had to offer, but he was stepping
Giovanni Reyna has a pile of match jerseys neatly stacked in one of the unpacked cardboard boxes in his new apartment, located roughly 15 minutes from Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park home in Germany. “There have been a lot of firsts for me,” he says. He has the Borussia Dortmund jersey from the first time
United States national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen was injured again after returning to training with his Bundesliga club, Fortuna Dusseldorf said Monday. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+ The German team said Steffen was diagnosed with knee ligament damage following an
Herculez Gomez explains how MLS owners exploit American players through the U.S.-style trade system. Alejandro Moreno reacts to the news that MLS and the players’ association are discussing significant wage cuts. Herculez Gomez breaks down the potential impact of MLS owners asking players to take a 50 percent wage cut. Every flu season, Jordan Morris
USMNT U-20 & Barcelona ‘B’ player Konrad de la Fuente describes how he felt meeting Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens says Neymar is leaving his options open when it comes to his football future. Quique Setien explains why he won’t be satisfied if Barcelona win the La Ligations title by default. United States and Barcelona youth
Werder Bremen’s Josh Sargent doesn’t think things can get any worse after a disappointing season so far. Josh Sargent has high hopes for the future of the United States men’s national team. The tattoo on Josh Sargent‘s leg tells the story of the journey he has been on the past 12 months. When he got
Ale Moreno explains why the USMNT need to improve before World Cup qualifying. Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino talked about the Qatar World Cup and the upcoming Fifa presidential elections. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said it makes sense to hold the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the winter months, but admitted it will have an
Ian Darke explains what it was like calling Landon Donovan’s goal at the 2010 World Cup in real time. Herculez Gomez and Ian Darke look back on Landon Donovan’s goal to keep the USMNT in the 2010 World Cup. Julie Foudy looks back on Landon Donovan’s goal vs. Algeria to help the U.S. advance at
Nine hundred sixty-nine days. That’s the time between today and the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The United States men’s national team will be there. (Right? Right.) While two and a half years is an eternity in international soccer, it’s never to early to start projecting the roster of 23 men who
Tim Howard is five months removed from playing his last game, but his ties to the sport of soccer are as strong as ever. Last weekend, Howard returned to Goodison Park — the famous home venue of his beloved Everton — for the first time since leaving the club in 2016, and recently became an
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna has attempted to end speculation about his international future by committing himself to the United States national team. The
The FC TV crew discuss USMNT prospect Gio Reyna’s future at Dortmund after his stunning goal vs. Bremen. Brian Dunseth contextualizes the USMNT’s win vs. Costa Rica in their first match of 2020. Ulysses Llanez scores his first goal for the USMNT to secure the 1-0 win vs Costa Rica. U.S. international Timothy Weah has
United States manager Gregg Berhalter confirmed on Wednesday that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Gio Reyna will be called up to the senior team for the March international window. Earlier in the day, Reyna was named to a 50-man provisional roster for the Olympic qualifying tournament, which spans beyond the March international window. But Berhalter, speaking at