Zack Steffen, Tim Ream and Paul Arriola discuss how the U.S. has prepared for Jamaica ahead of their Gold Cup semifinal in Nashville. It wasn’t pretty, but Mexico stumbled into the Gold Cup final after a 1-0 extra-time win over Haiti on Tuesday. Following a tedious 90 minutes that featured little more than El Tri
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2:07 PM ET Holders Cameroon played out their second successive 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations when they were held by Benin on Tuesday, meaning they finished second in their group and must face neighbours Nigeria in the round of 16. The result, in another disappointing Group F match, also meant that Benin
2:06 PM ET Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey delivered Ghana into the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with second half goals as they beat Guinea Bissau in their last group game at the Suez Stadium on Tuesday. The 2-0 victory catapulted Ghana to top place in Group F, by the narrowest of
Megan Rapinoe is not in the starting lineup for the United States’ semifinal match against England on Tuesday. Christen Press has replaced Rapinoe for the 3 p.m. ET kickoff. Rapinoe has scored five goals in four matches during the Women’s World Cup, including a pair of goals in both knockout matches for the Americans so
1:12 AM ET Tom Marshall Mexico needed extra-time to get past Haiti and secure a spot in the Gold Cup final. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images GLENDALE, Arizona — An extra-time penalty goal from Raul Jimenez was enough to secure a 1-0 victory against Haiti to book Mexico’s place in the Gold Cup final, after the Caribbean side
Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours in this week’s Transfer Rater, including a potential short stay for Miguel Almiron at Newcastle. Socceroos skipper Mark Milligan has joined English third-tier outfit Southend United. The 33-year-old midfielder left Scottish Premiership club side Hibernian in May and has been recruited by the League One club on
ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle believes Jozy Altidore can provide the jolt the USMNT’s attack lacked in its victory over Curacao. Former U.S. forward Herculez Gomez calls the USMNT’s performance against Curacao “lethargic and disjointed,” placing the blame with Gregg Berhalter. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ahead of Wednesday’s Gold Cup semifinal against Jamaica, U.S. men’s national team
ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle believes Jozy Altidore can provide the jolt to the USMNT’s attack that they lacked in their win over Curacao. Former U.S. forward Herculez Gomez calls the USMNT’s performance against Curacao “lethargic and disjointed,” placing the blame with Gregg Berhalter. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ahead of Wednesday’s Gold Cup semifinal against Jamaica, U.S.
New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. Melbourne City midfielder Kearyn Baccus has departed the A-League club to return to his native South Africa. Baccus, who also had stints at Perth Glory and Western Sydney, is moving to South African Premier Division giants the
Ian Darke says it’s imperative Arsenal bolster their squad starting with Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha if they want to return to UCL football. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson credit Chelsea’s quality