2:46 PM ET Rochester NY FC, which includes Leicester City‘s Jamie Vardy in its ownership group, will be one of 21 teams that will compete in the new Major League Soccer developmental league that will start play in 2022, MLS announced Monday. The league, MLS NEXT Pro, will include 20 teams affiliated with MLS clubs
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2:45 PM ET The FA Cup third-round draw was revealed on Monday, with Manchester United hosting Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa and title holders Leicester City welcoming former coach Claudio Ranieri and Watford among the more notable fixtures. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–
5:57 PM ET Luke Thrower The summer transfer window was unlike any other. See all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here’s the latest gossip and speculation. TOP STORY: Dybala on Liverpool’s
8:35 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are exploring the possibility of hiring former United States international Chris Armas as part of Ralf Rangnick’s staff, sources have told ESPN. Armas, whose last job was head coach of Toronto FC, would need a work permit before sealing a move to Old Trafford. – ESPN FC 100:
9:55 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has said Kevin De Bruyne will know he has a fight on his hands to win back his place in the Manchester City team. De Bruyne returned to the squad for the 3-1 win over Watford on Sunday but has not started a game since City’s victory over
1:06 PM ET The German Football Association (DFB) is investigating comments made by Borussia Dortmund‘s Jude Bellingham after the England international criticised referee Felix Zwayer following Saturday’s Bundesliga defeat against Bayern Munich. Zwayer turned down Dortmund’s appeals for a penalty before awarding one to Bayern following a Mats Hummels handball. Robert Lewandowski scored from the
12:15 PM ET Cesar Hernandez LA Galaxy‘s Julian Araujo could make his first appearance for Mexico after he earned his first senior call-up with the national team ahead of a Dec. 8 friendly against Chile in Austin, Texas. Araujo is one of a number of youngsters and newcomers in the 23-player squad who will look
9:58 AM ET Aramide Oladipo Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he is not worried about Mohamed Salah‘s future at the club amid reports linking the forward with a move to Barcelona. Salah’s existing deal at Anfield runs out in June 2023 and he previously said he wants to extend his stay at Liverpool but
9:08 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid’s flying start to the season shows they can compete with Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to win the Champions League. Madrid have won eight games in row in all competitions, a run of form that has left them eight points clear as
6:00 AM ET Barcelona might crash out of the Champions League this week, while Erling Haaland‘s Borussia Dortmund already have, and 40-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic could inspire a dramatic round-of-16 qualification for AC Milan. If you still needed convincing that the Champions League is just fine as it is, the next two days should offer unequivocal