9:20 PM ET Darlington Nagbe and Brandon Vazquez scored two minutes apart in the first half and Josef Martinez added a pair of second-half goals as Atlanta United cruised to a 5-0 victory Wednesday over the visiting Houston Dynamo, who played with 10 men for almost the entire game. Martinez scored his 14th and 15th
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Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club. Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol likes Tanguy Ndombele for Tottenham but wonders what part of the midfield
FIFA president Gianni Infantino tells Gab Marcotti about his hopes that the 2018 and 2022 World Cups change negative perceptions of Russia and Qatar. South Korea will face North Korea in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asia Cup as the draw for the second round was made on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Iran will
Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica. Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off. Julien Laurens believes Juventus got a “good deal” for Matthijs
Mirsha Francisco Herrera Gastelum was stabbed and killed after leaving training. Dorados de Sinaloa on Tuesday reported that one of their youth team players, Mirsha Francisco Herrera Gastelum, was stabbed and killed in the city of Culiacan, Mexico. A source close to the club told ESPN Deportes: “The incident occurred between 11.30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
India have been drawn alongside Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group E of the AFC’s World Cup 2022 qualification. The matches, that begin on September 5, will also serve as dual qualification for the AFC Asian Cup in China in 2023. India will play their first match at home against Oman on September 5.
ESPN’s Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman discuss Seattle’s quality and Atlanta’s continued struggles to find consistency under Frank de Boer. Raul Ruidiaz’s incredible goal, and a Harry Shipp header saw the Sounders past Atlanta and moved them ahead of LA Galaxy in the West. Atlanta United full-back Brek Shea is out for the season after
Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour. Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn’t have enough leverage at Arsenal to be snubbing their preseason tour. Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner breaks down why Edu becoming Arsenal’s technical director will do the club
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens reacts to Josh Kroenke’s statement that Arsenal will look for “the next big thing” as opposed to signing big-name players. Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour. Steve Nicol feels Laurent Koscielny doesn’t have enough leverage at