Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 17, 2024, 05:18 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The NWSL is closing in on Denver as its latest expansion franchise, having entered into exclusive negotiations with an investment group led by IMA Financial Group CEO Rob Cohen,
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ESPN News Services Dec 17, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Marta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women’s soccer — named after the Brazil great herself. The 38-year-old was given the Marta Award at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday for her goal for Brazil in an international
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Open Extended Reactions Marcus Rashford has hinted at a move away from Manchester United by saying he is “ready for a new challenge” after admitting it was “disheartening” to be dropped from manager Ruben Amorim’s squad for Sunday’s derby win against Manchester City. Rashford, 27, and winger Alejandro Garnacho were left out of the squad
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Open Extended Reactions Emma Hayes has been named women’s coach of the year at FIFA’s The Best awards. Karl Bridgeman – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes was named women’s coach of the year at the FIFA 2024 The Best awards on Tuesday. It has been another stellar year
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 17, 2024, 11:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti has said he’s “optimistic” about Kylian Mbappé‘s recovery from injury ahead of the Intercontinental Cup final. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Mbappé flew to Doha, Qatar on Monday with his teammates for Wednesday’s game, which will see 2024 Champions League winners
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 17, 2024, 10:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are set to take steps to help prevent team news leaking out, a source has told ESPN, after Ruben Amorim’s starting XI for Sunday’s Manchester derby was circulated online nearly 24 hours before kick-off. Amorim admitted it’s “not a good thing” when
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 17, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Super League promoter A22 Sports said on Tuesday that it had submitted a proposal to UEFA and FIFA, asking football’s governing bodies to formally recognise its right to organise a new European competition. The move follows a ruling by the European Court
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Adriana Garcia Dec 17, 2024, 04:54 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Moise Kean is making moves on and off the pitch. Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images Fiorentina forward Moise Kean has announced on social media the release of his first album as a rapper. The Italy international has unveiled “Chosen,” his record which includes 11 tracks,
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Open Extended Reactions Chelsea have confirmed that the FA have been in contact over an adverse urine sample from Mykhailo Mudryk. Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has said he is shocked after being notified of a positive drugs test by the Football Association. Reports in Ukraine suggest a prohibited substance was found
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Associated Press Dec 16, 2024, 11:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With United States striker Folarin Balogun injured, AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter said he is looking for an extra striker in January to give the team more firepower up front. The team have been showing signs of fatigue in recent weeks, both in Ligue
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Dec 16, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team. Zambia‘s Barbra Banda won the women’s prize after firing the Orlando Pride to the NWSL
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