5:56 AM ET Luis Diaz joined Liverpool from FC Porto in January. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said newly-signed winger Luis Diaz had “one of the best” debuts he has ever seen when he appeared in the Premier League for the first time on Thursday. Diaz started alongside Diogo Jota
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6:42 AM ET Tottenham have urged fans to move on from using the Y-word. Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have called on its supporters to “move on” from using the word “Y–” after concluding a thorough review with fans’ focus groups. Many Tottenham fans chant the controversial word,
4:00 AM ET Manchester United’s sulking stars and a fictional American soccer coach — ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest from a turbulent time at Old Trafford. Jump to: Barcelona look to sort contract issues | Cat-kicker Zouma axed by France | Lacazette in Lyon link | Zapata, West Ham and a missing signature Man
6:33 PM ET LIVERPOOL, England — Nine points behind Manchester City, having played a game fewer than Pep Guardiola’s team, and with a potentially crucial trip to the Etihad Stadium still to come in April, Liverpool could still pull off a remarkable Premier League title triumph this season. Diogo Jota‘s double in a 2-0 win
4:35 PM ET The Portland Timbers have terminated Andy Polo’s contract. Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Portland Timbers have terminated Andy Polo‘s contract, one day after suspending the player following allegations of domestic violence made by his ex-partner. “The Portland Timbers have terminated the contract of midfielder Andy Polo following allegations this week of domestic abuse,” the
4:40 PM ET Arsenal players celebrate after scoring a goal against Wolves in the Premier League. Getty Arsenal beat Wolves at Molineux 1-0 on Thursday night in the Premier League thanks to a first-half Gabriel Magalhaes goal despite playing much of the second half down a man. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup,
4:33 PM ET Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to nine points as Diogo Jota‘s doubled earned Juergen Klopp’s side a 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Thursday. – Ogden: Liverpool need more silverware to reach legend status– ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Don’t have ESPN? Get
7:46 PM ET Cade Cowell has signed a new long-term deal with San Jose, according to ESPN sources. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The San Jose Earthquakes have signed United States international attacker Cade Cowell to a new long-term deal, sources tell ESPN. Cowell, 18, was signed with the help of Major League Soccer’s U22 initiative, which
9:38 AM ET Caitlin Murray The U.S. men and women are negotiating their CBAs with U.S. Soccer at the same time, and while they won’t come away with a joint deal, the hope for the players is that a lot of the key points are similar. ESPN Illustration When the U.S. women’s national team and the
8:30 AM ET The Premier League title race may be almost a foregone conclusion thanks to Manchester City‘s dominance again this season — though Liverpool, 12 points behind ahead of Thursday’s clash with Leicester City, can still make it interesting with a lengthy winning run — but the battle for the fourth, and the final