Chicago Fire end their season with a rout of fellow playoff outsider Orlando City. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Orlando City fired manager James O’Connor on Monday, a day after the Lions concluded their season with a 5-2 home defeat to the Chicago Fire, finishing in 11th place in the 12-team Eastern Conference. Orlando, which has
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A new filing from the plaintiffs in a pay discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Soccer alleges that if members of the women’s national team were paid under the same terms as the men’s national team, they would have earned roughly three times as much as their actual compensation. The information comes in a new brief filed
As Man United continue to slip in the table, how long will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remain with the team? Now winless in five matches, Craig Burley says Manchester United look like a team going nowhere. Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been forced to pull out of the England under-21 squad after picking up an
The FC guys break down how Wolves shut down a potent Manchester City attack in their 2-0 upset at the Etihad. Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool. Manchester City have caught Liverpool once in a Premier League title race and can do it again, according to
Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with derby rivals Atletico Madrid, including an underwhelming effort from Eden Hazard. Craig Burley says Atletico Madrid are good enough to defeat Real Madrid despite getting off to a slow start in league play due to a strong midfield. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and
Marcus Rashford looked devoid of confidence in Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle. Manchester United’s disastrous start to the Premier League season continued as they were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Matthew Longstaff slotted home the winner on his league debut with just less than 20 minutes remaining, condemning the
1:22 PM ET Manchester United endured another dismal away day after losing 1-0 to Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday. Matthew Longstaff scored a second half goal to earn Newcastle boss Steve Bruce his first ever victory over United in 23 attempts during his managerial career. – ESPN Premier League fantasy: Sign up
SOUTHAMPTON, England — In the latter stages of Chelsea’s 4-1 win against Southampton, their fans launched into an adapted version of their hosts’ favoured song, greeting the sight of home fans streaming for the St Mary’s exit with a rousing chorus of “Oh when the Saints go marching out.” This was not merely terrace banter,
Alexis Nunes and Don Hutchison break down Man City’s win over Everton and discuss if they need to address their defence in the transfer window. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains how Liverpool’s defence will be the key in topping Man City and ending their 30-year title drought. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
12:18 PM ET Atletico Madrid lost ground to La Liga leaders Real Madrid as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Real Valladolid on Sunday, their third goalless draw in four games, after the hosts squandered a penalty in the first half. Striker Sandro Ramirez sent the ball flying over the crossbar from