Adelaide United have continued their FFA Cup defence with a 1-0 quarterfinal win against Newcastle, while Central Coast scored a last-gasp knockout of Hume City. The Reds’ victory was sealed by a first-half Al Hassan Toure tap-in on Tuesday night in Adelaide. But in Melbourne, Central Coast endured a jittery quarterfinal against Victorian Premier League
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9:46 PM ET FC Dallas hit a pothole last week on the road to the MLS playoffs. Dallas travels Wednesday to Seattle, where they’re 1-9-1 all-time, after a 4-0 weekend loss at Chicago that snapped a two-game winning streak. “We have to own it,” Dallas coach Luchi Gonzalez said of conceding four first-half goals to
Australia’s refereeing standards haven’t improved in 15 years, Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick says. Merrick launched a fresh blast after his prized overseas signing Wes Hoolahan suffered a serious ankle injury which will sideline him for at least three months. Hoolahan was hurt in Newcastle’s 1-0 loss to Adelaide United in Tuesday night’s FFA Cup
9:37 PM ET The New York Red Bulls’ trek through the Pacific Northwest continues Wednesday when they face the Portland Timbers at Providence Park in a critical game for both teams. New York (12-13-5, 41 points) is coming off a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Sounders on Sunday afternoon in a game in which they
The FC crew discuss Harry Kane’s recent attempts to initiate contact in the penalty area, including his collision with Sokratis in the North London derby. After Watford parted ways with Javi Garcia, the FC crew assess the chances that Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino could leave his post this season. Alexis Nunes is joined by Julien Laurens
Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Gareth Bale all miss out on the Exploding Heads’ FIFA 20 simulation of the PSG vs. Real Madrid Champions League showdown. Alejandro Moreno picks his ultimate XI for the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League and is allowed only two player choices per club. Ale Moreno feels Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus will be
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe analyzes how Eden Hazard changes the feel for Real Madrid and gives them creativity and speed. Shaka Hislop explains what he thinks would be the only scenario that Virgi van Dijk leaves Liverpool for a club like Barcelona or Real Madrid. Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Gareth Bale all miss out on
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno joins Ross Dyer to react to Chelsea’s thumping 5-2 win at Wolves which included a hat trick from Tammy Abraham. Brian McBride feels Mason Mount’s time with Frank Lampard at Derby has given him an early advantage over Christian Pulisic. Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount speaks to the media ahead of England’s
The FC crew discuss the areas Germany need to shore up after they scraped by Northern Ireland to reclaim top spot in Group C. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says it was “inappropriate” for Manuel Neuer to criticise him for expressing his desire to play more for the German national team. Ter Stegen, 27, has
ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno explains why Kylian Mbappe’s presence at PSG makes Neymar an expendable asset. Alejandro Moreno says that Real Madrid displayed their excellent ability along with their fragility in their nail-biting 3-2 win against Levante. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid will be both play their Champions League Group A opener on Wednesday without