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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Christian Pulisic‘s career has taken him to all manner of places. Starting in his hometown of Hershey, Pennsylvania, he has since ventured to Dortmund, London and

Jeff Kassouf Jun 23, 2024, 08:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — The United States men’s national team opened its 2024 Copa America campaign on home soil with a 2-0 victory over Bolívia at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the third minute with a bending shot that evaded

Jun 23, 2024, 12:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The United States are hosts of the 2024 Copa América, and kick off their tournament against Bolívia. Can Christian Pulisic and Co. deliver a major trophy on home soil ahead of the 2026 World Cup? Follow along with ESPN as we bring you live updates, analysis

Open Extended Reactions Mexico captain Edson Álvarez was forced off with an injury in the first half of his team’s Copa América opener vs. Jamaica on Saturday at Houston’s NRG Stadium. After sprinting back during a counter from Jamaica, the West Ham midfielder suddenly hit the ground in pain, clutching his left hamstring. Álvarez had

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 22, 2024, 09:09 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions When the U.S. men’s national team bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16, there was disappointment, but also excitement about what could lie

Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany — Cristiano Ronaldo is still the selfie king, even at 39-years-old, 20 years after appearing at his first major tournament for Portugal. But it’s probably a sign of his waning influence on his national team that he registered more selfie attempts from picture-chasing fans than significant contributions for his country

Jun 21, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is underway! Our daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what to watch for and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Germany all the way

Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez said Friday that he’s “focused on” the Copa América amid reports that Manchester United are interested in signing the West Ham player. “I can only tell you that I’m focused on what I have to do. I know that the Copa América is a very important

Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 10:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Copa América, South America’s continental competition, has kicked off in the United States for the second time after it hosted in 2016. There are plenty of storylines, from World Cup champions Lionel Messi and Argentina defending their title, the USMNT using this as

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJun 21, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Ninety minutes before kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the first roar went up from the crowd, or at least, those who had already taken their seats. Out on the pitch, nothing was happening. But the fans had caught their first glimpse of

Lizzy Becherano Jun 20, 2024, 10:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina triumphed 2-0 over Canada in the inaugural match of the 2024 Copa América at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia as goals from Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez propelled the reigning champions to first on the Group A standings. La Albiceleste kicked off strong,

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 20, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Somehow, a Riccardo Calafiori own goal was the only difference between Spain and Italy on Thursday on a night when La Roja’s exciting wingers Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal once again showed they will be a force to be reckoned

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 20, 2024, 07:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United will walk away from talks for defender Jarrad Branthwaite soon if there is no indication that Everton are willing to compromise over a transfer fee, a source has told ESPN. United are keen to sign Branthwaite this summer and have already seen

Lizzy Becherano Jun 19, 2024, 06:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni encouraged fans to enjoy the exploits of Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María at the Copa América this summer, as the pair could be featuring together at the tournament for the last time. Scaloni’s defending champions kick off

Jun 19, 2024, 10:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi and Argentina will defend their Copa America title, while other heavyweights like the USA, Brazil and Mexico will look to dethrone them. ESPN Illustration It’s time for the 2024 Copa América. With the United States as the host, the next few weeks will be jam-packed

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 19, 2024, 08:31 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions U.S. Soccer will only earn a fraction hosting the 2024 Copa America on U.S. soil compared to the massive windfall from the 2016 tournament. Adam Hagy/ISI Photos/Getty Images for USSF

Jun 18, 2024, 05:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo became the only person to play in six Euros, but did his inclusion serve Portugal best? (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Euro 2024 is underway! Our daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting

LEIPZIG — A late goal by Portugal substitute Francisco Conceição secured a 2-1 victory over the Czechia in their opening Group F game at Euro 2024, where they also needed an own goal as they came from behind to snatch victory. Portugal dominated possession and had the lion’s share of the chances but it was