2:11 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Austin Lindberg The Philadelphia Union could’ve lifted the Supporters’ Shield on Sunday. They needed to beat Columbus, or at least a draw, and some help from Inter Miami — and elsewhere. Alas, they fell
Football
6:08 PM ET There was so much that was new and dynamic about Jesse Marsch’s first year in charge of FC Salzburg. For Marsch, it was a new team in a new country in one of Europe’s most iconic cities. And even amid sky-high expectations, he delivered a league title, as well as qualification to
11:44 AM ET James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC Close Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Los Angeles Galaxy have approached former striker Robbie Keane and discussed the vacant manager’s position at the club, several sources have told ESPN although sources at LA Galaxy continue to deny it. Dominic Kinnear was named interim
5:33 PM ET Argentina legend Diego Maradona has been hospitalized in the city of La Plata, sources told ESPN Argentina. The 1986 World Cup winner, who manages first-division side Gimnasia La Plata, is being treated for something that is not considered an urgent physical issue, sources said. 2 Related Maradona, who celebrated his 60th birthday
5:02 PM ET Jamie Vardy inspired and Youri Tielemans scored twice as Leicester City enjoyed an impressive 4-1 win at Leeds United on Monday which moves them up to second in the Premier League. The Foxes, who have now won all four away games this season, grabbed the lead in the second minute when Vardy
11:23 AM ET Ajax Amsterdam could be without several key players after 11 squad members tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Midtjylland, broadcaster RTL reported on Monday. Ajax travelled to Denmark on Monday with only 17 players listed in the squad on their website. The club would not release the
1:21 PM ET The conclusion of the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League will be played out in a centralized location in the United States between Dec. 15-22, after the competition was suspended midway through the quarterfinal stage in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The games will be played behind closed doors and will be one-leg
10:34 AM ET Arsenal claimed a famous victory at Old Trafford, several big clubs (Bayern, Liverpool, Spurs) ground out victories and Milan continue to be the hottest team in European soccer. It’s Monday, and Gab Marcotti reacts to the biggest moments in the sport of football from the past week. Jump to: Arsenal’s masterclass |
2:23 AM ET Bayern Munich are no longer prepared to negotiate a new contract with defender David Alaba, club president Herbert Hainer said on Sunday. Alaba, 28, now looks set to leave the Champions League winners on a free transfer next summer, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus among the clubs reportedly interested. He can
2:44 AM ET Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has said he is looking forward to seeing how Real Madrid react after Gareth Bale scored the winner in Sunday’s 2-1 victory against Brighton, his first goal since returning to the Premier League. Bale left Spurs to join Real Madrid seven years ago but returned to the north