10:21 PM ET Jozy Altidore is poised to move to the New England Revolution, sources have confirmed to ESPN. One source cautioned that Altidore has yet to sign a deal, but terms on a three-year contract have been agreed. The source added that Altidore will be signed with the help of allocation money, meaning he
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6:45 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC Carlo Ancelotti denied that Real Madrid‘s Copa del Rey exit could derail their season after Athletic Club‘s 1-0 quarterfinal win at San Mames on Thursday. Alex Berenguer’s 89th minute strike was enough to put Athletic into the tournament’s last four, joining Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Real Betis in Friday’s
1:48 PM ET Ranking things across eras — teams, players, or anything — is a fool’s errand. How do you compare Tom Brady to Johnny Unitas? George Mikan to Shaquille O’Neal? Soccer’s no different. Club rosters are far more cosmopolitan than they used to be, wins are worth three points instead of two, and money
5:35 PM ET Alex Berenguer scored a late winner for Athletic Bilbao to claim a famous 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Substitute Berenguer curled a left-footed shot past Thibaut Courtois in the 89th minute at San Mames to finally provide reward for Athletic, who had dominated the match without
12:00 PM ET Caitlin Murray U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has called up a squad that mixes youth and experience for this month’s SheBelieves Cup, leaving out big names like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan in favor of up-and-comers like Sophia Smith and Ashley Sanchez. The 23-player squad announced on Thursday will compete
1:51 PM ET Associated Press The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has asked for permission to participate in the appeal by the United States women soccer players trying to reinstate their pay claim against the U.S. Soccer Federation. The EEOC asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to be allowed to address
5:39 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says the club “advised” him to take time off after his failed move to Newcastle United. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick said in a news conference on Thursday that Lingard had asked for a break to “clear his mind” after a proposed move to St James’
5:20 PM ET Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pulled off two spectacular saves as Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw after extra time on Thursday. Cameroon converted only one of their four spot-kicks, with Abou Gabal blocking two of the
10:05 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has said his players are focused on their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough despite the ongoing police investigation surrounding striker Mason Greenwood. United clarified on Thursday that Greenwood remains unavailable “until further notice” after the 20-year-old was released on bail on Wednesday after he
8:41 AM ET Former Chelsea and Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole has been named as one of new manager Frank Lampard’s assistant coaches at Everton, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The former England defender will become a first-team coach, joining from Chelsea’s academy to work alongside assistant managers Joe Edwards and Duncan Ferguson under