2:27 PM ET United States national team trio Giovanni Reyna, Tyler Adams, and Joshua Sargent said they are seeking to improve at their respective clubs ahead of the start of the German Bundesliga season (stream matches on ESPN+). – Which German Bundesliga team should you support?– Stream Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS on ESPN+ all season–
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4:15 PM ET Ronald Koeman says he was especially impressed with United States youth international Konrad de la Fuente as Barcelona continued their preparations for the new season by beating Girona 3-1 on Wednesday. Lionel Messi scored twice — his first goals for the club since he tried to leave last month — and Philippe
3:06 PM ET Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona eased to a 3-1 victory over Girona in their second preseason friendly under Ronald Koeman on Wednesday. Philippe Coutinho struck the crossbar early on before giving Barca the lead midway through the first half, tapping into an empty net after brilliant link play between Messi and
5:14 PM ET There were call ups for five Chivas players and four from Club America in Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s first Mexico squad of 2020. The list of 26 players will be training in Mexico City from Saturday until next Wednesday in preparation for El Tri‘s Sept. 30 friendly against Costa Rica in Estadio Azteca,
3:10 PM ET Graham HaysESPN.com Close Graham Hays covers college sports for espnW, including softball and soccer. Hays began with ESPN in 1999. When the Orlando Pride finally take the field this weekend for the team’s first game in nearly a year, they will do so without star forward and new Tottenham signing Alex Morgan.
5:37 PM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen On Sunday, Andrea Pirlo leads Juventus for the first time at home against Sampdoria (2:30 p.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+). Early last month, the 2006 World Cup winner, and one of the most iconic players of his generation with a glittering career at AC Milan and Juventus, was surprisingly
6:55 PM ET Shaun Reynolds The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open and close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe. Bale’s Spurs return from
9:24 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open and close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: Man United eye Serbian
7:17 AM ET Adriana Garcia Marseille have reported to police that Alvaro Gonzalez received death threats following Neymar‘s accusations that the defender directed a racial slur at him. Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar made the allegation during and after Sunday’s heated Ligue 1 match against Marseille, with an investigation launched into Neymar’s allegations. – Stream ESPN
7:13 AM ET James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC Close Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has said he tried to sign Gareth Bale for Real Madrid but refused to comment on Spurs’ pursuit of the winger. Sources have told ESPN that Spurs are locked in talks with Real