Month: August 2021

6:38 AM ET The United States women’s national team remain in No. 1 position in FIFA’s world rankings despite a difficult Olympic campaign which saw them fail to secure the gold medal. The USWNT were aiming to become the first side to win a World Cup and Olympic gold medal back-to-back but were knocked out

6:11 AM ET Chelsea have loaned United States men’s national team defender Matt Miazga to LaLiga side Alaves, it was announced on Friday. The deal will be a season-long loan with Miazga extending his contract with Chelsea through the 2022-23 season. – ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)– Stream ESPN FC Daily

3:23 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid, the club announced on Friday. Odegaard, 22, spent last season on loan with the Premier League club and scored two goals in 20 appearances. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–

5:46 AM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has rounded on the club’s critics who “have the intention to bury us” and urged fans to rally around his players when Chelsea visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Brentford in their Premier League opener, prompting a widespread backlash which

7:31 AM ET Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said midfielder Philippe Coutinho will get another chance at the Camp Nou in the wake of Lionel Messi‘s departure from the club. ESPN reported last month that Barca were reluctant to let the Brazil international leave unless a big offer arrived. Messi’s move to Paris Saint-Germain has

9:28 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Paul Pogba to repeat his performance against Leeds United when Manchester United visit Southampton on Sunday. Pogba recorded four assists during the 5-1 rout of Leeds to kick off the new Premier League season but Solskjaer said the France international needs to showcase his best

9:07 AM ET Chelsea and United States men’s national team midfielder Christian Pulisic will miss his side’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19. Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Friday that the 22-year-old has not trained with the side since Wednesday following his positive test and will isolate for at least