Football

Open Extended Reactions Patrick Dorgu is waiting for the green light to travel to the U.K and complete his move to Manchester United, a source has told ESPN. United have verbally agreed a deal worth around €35 million ($36.3m) with Lecce for the left-back. He’s set to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical before

Jan 31, 2025, 03:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Gabriel Martinelli has said he understands Arsenal fans’ frustration over their inconsistent form this season but has vowed that his teammates will fight for the Premier League title “until the last game and moment.” Arsenal have finished second in each of the last two seasons, losing

Jan 31, 2025, 04:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jordan Henderson will not be leaving Ajax in this transfer window despite a bid from Monaco, sources have told ESPN. The Ligue 1 side were pushing to sign the veteran midfielder and while sources have told ESPN that Henderson was initially keen on a move, he

Bill ConnellyJan 30, 2025, 01:55 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The payoff was worth it, right? When the UEFA Champions League‘s first-ever League Phase began this season — with an expanded field, no groups and just one giant, 36-team table — it was a little bit

Jan 30, 2025, 06:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim insisted that despite his difficult start as Manchester United manager, his side must target winning the Europa League after booking their round-of-16 spot with a 2-0 victory at Steaua Bucharest on Thursday. Amorim became the first United manager to lose five of his first

Jeff CarlisleJan 30, 2025, 01:43 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions PSV Eindhoven and United States men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi could be looking at an extended spell on the sidelines after injuring his knee Wednesday in a Champions League match against

Jan 30, 2025, 04:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former National Women’s Soccer League Rookie of the Year Jenna Nighswonger has joined Arsenal, the club announced on Thursday. Nighswonger will join Arsenal fpr undisclosed fee. She was on the United States squad that won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer. She joins

Jan 30, 2025, 10:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Miguel Almirón has left Newcastle United after five years at the club. Getty Miguel Almirón has rejoined former side Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, the MLS side confirmed. It brings an end to the forward’s five-year spell at St. James’ Park, where he

Jan 30, 2025, 10:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A record $15.6 million was spent on international women’s football transfers in 2024 according to the latest FIFA report, more than doubling the previous mark set in 2023. The research shared FIFA on Thursday showed that last year saw fees in the women’s game grow by

Open Extended Reactions The 2025 edition of the Leagues Cup tournament will return this summer with an altered format for the group stage and knockouts, along with more guaranteed matches between MLS and Liga MX, the competition announced on Thursday. Kicking off on July 29 with all 18 Liga MX teams and 18 MLS representatives,