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5:07 PM ET Caitlin Murray MLS commissioner Don Garber says he has full faith in the leadership of the Portland Timbers, even as the club is the subject of three ongoing investigations for its handling of allegations of abuse. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of the new MLS season beginning on Saturday, Garber said
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4:53 PM ET Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after opening the scoring for Juventus. Getty Dusan Vlahovic scored the quickest-ever Champions League goal by a debutant starter as Juventus and Villarreal drew 1-1 in their round-of-16 first leg clash at La Ceramica on Tuesday. The Serbia international joined the Bianconeri in January from rivals Fiorentina from a sensational
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5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Fred has called on Manchester United to come up with a long-term plan for success at Old Trafford while suggesting the players are keen for clarity on the identity of the club’s next permanent manager. United are looking for a coach to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after placing Ralf Rangnick
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11:28 AM ET Caitlin Murray It’s one thing for the decision-makers around women’s soccer to vow, after a year plagued by off-field problems, that they are finally listening to the players. It’s apparently quite another thing for everyone to actually do it. Look no further than the Washington Spirit, where an ugly and unnecessary ownership
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6:32 AM ET Players from the United States women’s national team have settled their class action equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) for a total of $24 million, the two sides announced on Tuesday. In settling the suit, the players will receive a lump sum payment of $22m. This amount will be
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4:53 AM ET Russia was originally due to host the Champions League final in 2021. Photo by RUSLAN SHAMUKOV/AFP via Getty Images UEFA are exploring contingency plans to move this season’s Champions League final from Saint Petersburg amid concerns over the prospect of military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, sources have told ESPN. The Krestovsky Stadium,
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9:17 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United have no divine right to reach the latter stages of the Champions League and said on Tuesday his players must prove that they belong among Europe’s elite. United have won only two knockout ties in the competition since reaching the final under Sir Alex Ferguson
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11:11 AM ET Associated Press Dom Dwyer’s deal with Atlanta United includes team options for 2024-25. Getty Images Dom Dwyer agreed to a two-year contract with MLS club Atlanta United FC on Tuesday, a deal that includes team options for 2024-25. The 31-year-old forward spent last year with Toronto FC following four seasons with Orlando City
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