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Lizzy Becherano Jun 12, 2024, 09:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Florida — The United States held Brazil to a challenging 1-1 draw at Camping World Stadium on Wednesday, closing out a string of pre-Copa America friendlies. The Stars and Stripes recovered well after the stunning 5-1 loss to Colombia on Saturday, demonstrating a

Adriana Garcia Jun 12, 2024, 04:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has called the national team “the love of his life” and considers it “a gift” to still be playing at the highest level aged 39. Ronaldo warmed up for his record-extending sixth European Championship by scoring twice in Tuesday’s 3-0

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 11, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Following an extensive end-of-season review lasting more than two weeks, new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford have reportedly concluded that Erik ten Hag is the right man to be Manchester United manager. For now. But there’s no

Jeff Kassouf Jun 11, 2024, 09:31 AM ET Who will make the USWNT’s 18-player roster for the 2024 Olympics? Matt Krohn/USA TODAY Sports Emma Hayes is a few weeks into her official tenure as head coach of the U.S. women’s national team and she already has a pivotal decision to make: She must narrow a talented

Associated Press Jun 11, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States captain Tyler Adams will be available in a limited role for the Americans’ friendly game against Brazil on Wednesday night but forward Josh Sargent will miss his second straight match ahead of the Copa América. Adams, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder, played just

Tor-Kristian Karlsen, ESPNJun 11, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is almost upon us and the 24 teams involved have a host of talented players, many of whom have their whole careers ahead of them. With so many highly rated youngsters sharing the same stage, it’s tough to know who to look

Megan Swanick Jun 10, 2024, 11:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Kansas City Current are in top form this season and cruised to a 5-2 victory over Seattle Reign FC this week, earning them top spot in our NWSL Power Rankings. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in

Open Extended Reactions Friday, is one of the most significant dates of this summer’s football calendar, and not only because it’s the kickoff of Euro 2024. While host nation Germany face Scotland in Munich, it also marks the official start of the Premier League‘s summer transfer window. Clubs and players can begin to tie up

Open Extended Reactions BURTON UPON TRENT, England — It might just be now or never for Gareth Southgate. England‘s men’s team are one of the favourites at Euro 2024, as much because of their recent tournament record as the presence of the most exciting crop of attacking talent for a generation. On paper at least,

France and Canada played out a 0-0 draw in a friendly on Sunday as the two nations concluded their preparations for Euro 2024 and the Copa America. France threatened to take the lead in the first half but efforts by N’Golo Kante and Marcus Thuram were denied by fine saves from goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. The

Jun 9, 2024, 11:43 AM ET Alan Hansen won 16 trophies during his time at Liverpool. Getty Legendary former Liverpool captain Alan Hansen is “seriously ill in hospital”, the Merseyside club said in a statement on Sunday. Hansen won 16 trophies during his 14-year spell at Liverpool, including eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA

ESPN News Services Jun 8, 2024, 09:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Coach Gregg Berhalter said the United States men’s national team got a “wake-up call” ahead of this summer’s Copa América in Saturday’s 5-1 humbling by Colombia at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The U.S. made a series of sloppy errors in conceding two

Open Extended Reactions Matt Turner let in a couple of soft goals in the U.S. men’s national team’s 5-1 friendly defeat to Colombia on Saturday. Jess Rapfogel/USSF/Getty Images for USSF The U.S. men’s national team kicked off its Copa América preparation with a 5-1 friendly defeat to Colombia on Saturday in Landover, Maryland. The exhibition at

Open Extended Reactions Gareth Southgate said he understands supporters booing England off after losing Friday’s friendly to Iceland but vowed his team will be ready to fire at Euro 2024. The Three Lions lost their final warm-up game 1-0 as Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s 12th-minute strike was enough to give the visitors a famous win at

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 7, 2024, 03:38 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team striker Josh Sargent will miss Saturday’s friendly against Colombia — and possibly the entire Copa América — with what manager Gregg Berhalter called a

Alex Kirkland Gabriele Marcotti Close Gabriele Marcotti Senior Writer, ESPN FC Jun 7, 2024, 08:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid are in fine financial health and have actually turned a profit for the past two decades, which denotes a highly disciplined approach to the way the club is run. The stadium deal with

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 7, 2024, 09:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag’s wait to discover whether he will stay on as Manchester United manager is set to drag on into a third week, a source has told ESPN. United bosses, led by INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford, have been conducting an

Jun 7, 2024, 03:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney said he believes his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson still has the edge over Manchester City‘s Pep Guardiola when it comes to ranking the managerial greats. Guardiola led City to a fourth consecutive Premier League title this season, a feat never