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Jeff CarlisleFeb 12, 2025, 01:18 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions FC Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to acquire attacking midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers in exchange for $12 million in cash plus add-ons a source confirmed to ESPN. The transaction, if

ESPN News Services Feb 11, 2025, 07:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Juventus were frustrated by PSV Eindhoven‘s gritty defending until Weston McKennie broke the deadlock with a stylish goal in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday. The United States midfielder struck a blistering shot into the top right corner from just inside the penalty

Associated Press Feb 11, 2025, 09:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Actress and producer Issa Rae has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer expansion club San Diego FC. San Diego kicks off its inaugural season on Feb. 23 at the defending MLS champion LA Galaxy. The club’s primary owners are billionaire Mohamed Mansour

Adam Brown Feb 11, 2025, 06:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona have enquired about Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres and are also keeping tabs on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City are exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip

Open Extended Reactions John Stones admitted he was left feeling “anger and frustration” after Manchester City conceded two late goals to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid on Tuesday. The result leaves City with a mountain to climb to progress from their Champions League play-off ahead of the second leg in Madrid next week. Pep Guardiola’s

Juventus substitute Samuel Mbangula snatched a late winner as the Italian giants beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday. The Belgian’s 82nd minute close-range finish handed Juve a slender advantage to take to the Netherlands for next week’s return leg after PSV fought back

Open Extended Reactions Arsenal are assessing Kai Havertz after the forward suffered an injury scare during their winter training break in Dubai, sources have told ESPN. The exact nature of the problem is unclear but he is thought to have suffered a muscular injury and will now undergo further tests. Arsenal returned from their break

Wrexham are one win away from a trip to Wembley after they earned a narrow victory over Bolton Wanderers in the quarterfinals of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. Andy Cannon’s 70th-minute goal proved decisive at the STōK Cae Ras as Wrexham booked their place in the last four where the Welsh club will face off

Feb 11, 2025, 06:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique heaped praise on winger Ousmane Dembélé after the Frenchman’s brilliant two-goal display in Tuesday’s Champions League playoff first-leg win at Brest. The capital side cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory, with Dembélé tormenting the Brest defence throughout the match. Dembélé’s brace

Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are considering making further cuts to club staff, sources have told ESPN. United made 250 employees redundant over the summer as part of wide-ranging cost-cutting measures introduced following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival as minority owner. Reports have suggested another 100 staff could be at risk of losing their jobs. United