The United States finished as runners-up in Group E and advances to Women’s World Cup round of 16 after being held to a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Tuesday. Vlatko Andonovski’s side was frustrated by a well-organized Portugal team that almost snatched victory in stoppage-time when striker Ana Capeta hit the post — a strike that, had it gone
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Aug 1, 2023, 03:52 AM ET Uruguayan defender Diego Godin‘s farewell match ended with his team Velez Sarsfield losing to Huracan, sparking a violent incident on Sunday that saw some of the Argentine club’s own fans attack players and assaulting them at gunpoint. When the team returned to their training camp at the Villa Olimpica
Esmee Brugts netted two long-range stunners as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing 7-0 win over Vietnam on Tuesday, reaching the Women’s World Cup knockouts in style and locking up top spot in Group E. The Dutch had only scored once in each of their two previous games but, knowing goal difference
Jul 31, 2023, 07:57 PM ET The Columbus Crew sent former MLS Cup MVP and midfielder Lucas Zelarayán to Al Fateh of the Saudi Pro League in a permanent transfer for an undisclosed transfer fee, the club announced on Monday. Earlier Monday, the Crew acquired defender Rudy Camacho from CF Montreal on Monday in exchange
Jul 31, 2023, 04:45 PM ET Brazil midfielder Fabinho has joined Al Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, the Saudi club announced on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the Saudi Pro League champions paid £40 million ($51.33 million) for the 29-year-old. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Fabinho will join Ballon
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jul 31, 2023, 06:19 PM ET Barcelona defender Julian Araujo is set to join LaLiga side Las Palmas on a season-long loan, sources close to the negotiations have confirmed to ESPN. The Mexico international will fly to the Canary Islands this week to complete the move, which will not include an
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 31, 2023, 09:34 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Pressure has been the companion of the United States women’s national team practically from the beginning. It wasn’t enough to do well: The USWNT had to win trophies
Associated Press Jul 31, 2023, 02:42 PM ET A judge has decided to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian soccer player, a Spanish court said Monday. The judge concluded the investigation and found evidence of wrongdoing by Alves, who has been in custody since January on accusations he
Jul 31, 2023, 01:58 PM ET Liverpool have appointed Virgil van Dijk as the club’s new skipper, with fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold taking on the vice-captain’s role, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Van Dijk, who also captains the Netherlands national team, will replace Jordan Henderson after the England midfielder joined Saudi Pro League
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 31, 2023, 08:22 AM ET WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Aitana Bonmatí said Spain are “pissed off” after suffering a shock 4-0 loss to Japan on Monday, but the midfielder hopes they can use the game to kickstart their FIFA World Cup campaign. Japan scored three times in the first half and