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Cesar Hernandez Jun 23, 2023, 09:08 AM ET After making his U.S. debut in January, Brandon Vazquez looks set to lead the Americans at the Gold Cup beginning on Saturday. Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/Getty Images Long before becoming an MLS star with FC Cincinnati and playing for the United States men’s national team, Brandon Vazquez was just

Jun 23, 2023, 04:01 AM ET While the English Premier League started on June 14 (read our preview here), the transfer window opens on July 1 across the rest of Europe and clubs have been planning their business after a long season interrupted by the 2022 World Cup in November and December. ESPN writers have

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 22, 2023, 06:24 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. United States men’s national team star Christian Pulisic has hit back at critics of newly re-hired U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter. “I just have to give credit where credit’s due and it does frustrate

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 22, 2023, 09:00 AM ET LaLiga‘s fixtures for the 2023-24 season (stream all games live on ESPN+) were released on Thursday and the new campaign is already bubbling with promise after some busy transfer market activity. As Real Madrid look to reclaim the title from rivals Barcelona, they have spent €103

Tor-Kristian Karlsen Jun 22, 2023, 09:00 AM ET A number of players from Europe’s top clubs could depart in the transfer window this summer, but who would be perfect to replace them? We break down some of the best options available. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) ARSENALCentral midfieldThomas Partey/Granit Xhaka >> Amadou

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 21, 2023, 09:01 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. In early January, roughly a week after Gregg Berhalter’s contract as the United States men’s soccer coach expired, Zinedine Zidane rejected an approach from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to be the

Caitlin Murray, ESPNJun 21, 2023, 11:57 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 21, 2023, 05:00 AM ET BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has spoken without filters about his transfer plans for the summer. Top of his wish list was Lionel Messi and a replacement for the departing Sergio Busquets. However, Messi has already slipped away, announcing his intention to join Major

Jun 20, 2023, 07:25 PM ET N’Golo Kante signed for Chelsea from Leicester City in 2016, winning the Premier League title with his new club in his first season in west London. Robin Jones/Getty Images French World Cup winner N’Golo Kante has agreed to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad when his Chelsea contract expires

Jun 20, 2023, 02:11 PM ET The summer dates for the 2024 Copa América to be hosted by the United States were made official by CONMEBOL on Tuesday, with action set for June 20 through July 15, 2024. CONMEBOL confirmed in a statement that defending champions Argentina are among the 10 South American teams who

Adriana Garcia Jun 20, 2023, 05:52 AM ET Inter Miami CF are planning for Lionel Messi to make his debut for the club on July 21 in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul, owner Jorge Mas told reporters on Monday. Messi, 35, said earlier this month he intends to sign for Miami after leaving

Lemme know if you heard this one before: The game’s No.1 superstar under the age of 35 lets it be known that he won’t sign a contract extension at his club, Paris Saint-Germain, which means that in 12 months’ time, he will be a free agent. Minus COVID, it kinda feels like 2021 all over

Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal for the United States against Canada in the Concacaf Nations League. Getty Images Folarin Balogun scored his first goal for the United States in its 2-0 win over Canada on Sunday in the Concacaf Nations League final at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. First-half goals from Chris Richards

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 19, 2023, 05:05 AM ET The LaLiga season hadn’t even finished when Real Madrid‘s summer transfer business began. Madrid announced on June 3 that Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz and Eden Hazard would be leaving the club. A day later — hours before Madrid’s last game of the season against Athletic

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 18, 2023, 11:48 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The USMNT ran out 2-0 winners over Canada in the Concacaf Nations League final on Sunday. John Todd/USSF/Getty Images for USSF LAS VEGAS — The United States retained its Concacaf Nations League crown

Spain beat Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their first title in a decade as they secured the Nations League on Sunday. The final at the Feyenoord Stadium ended goalless after extra time, leaving the trophy to be settled from the spot with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon emerging as the hero. He saved

Jun 18, 2023, 09:25 AM ET Kim Min-Jae led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years this past season. Ciro Fusco/EPA The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 17, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. HENDERSON, Nevada — U.S. men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi said on Saturday he is ready to move forward with newly reappointed U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter, and move past the coach’s decision