ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle says the U.S. has “a lot to work on” after the Americans labored to a 1-0 victory over Curacao to reach the Gold Cup semifinals. Steve Nicol sounds off on the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its lack of benefits for the USMNT and Mexico and how it affected his team as a
Football
New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. An impasse over creating an independently-run A-League has been broken with Football Federation Australia to soon cede control to clubs. A new entity will manage the A-League, W-League and youth league in Australia, with a transition from
10:20 PM ET The United States held on for an ugly 1-0 win against Curacao at the Gold Cup quarterfinals in Philadelphia on Sunday night to reach the final four of the tournament. Christian Pulisic, wearing the captain’s armband for just the second time, led Gregg Berhalter’s first-choice lineup against Curacao and nearly scored twice
Florijana Ismaili has been missing since Saturday. Switzerland women’s national team forward Florijana Ismaili has been declared missing after a swimming accident at Lake Como in Italy, her club said on Sunday. Ismaili, 24, has played for the BSC Young Boys women’s team since 2011 and is the club’s captain. “BSC Young Boys have been
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik were left underwhelmed by Uruguay’s inability to take advantage of their chances in their defeat to Peru. The FC crew share their keys for Brazil and Argentina as both sides search for consistency heading into their Copa America semifinal. SALVADOR, BRAZIL — After four quarterfinals in the 2019
To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. The wife of the Colombia defender who missed a penalty kick that led to the team’s elimination in the Copa America says he and his family have received death threats. Daniela Mejia, wife of William Tesillo, says some of the threats alluded to former Colombian
3:01 PM ET Cameroon moved top of their group with Saturday’s draw with Ghana. Backpage Pix Cameroon and Ghana, two of the most successful teams in Africa Cup of Nations history, cancelled each other out in a forgettable 0-0 draw in their Group F match on Saturday. Ghana nearly snatched the points in the 88th minute
2:46 PM ET Sweden celebrated a shocking upset of Germany on Saturday. David Vincent/AP Photo Sweden ended Germany’s hopes of a third Women’s World Cup win, coming from behind for a surprise 2-1 quarterfinal victory on Saturday thanks to goals from Sofia Jakobsson and Stina Blackstenius. The Swedes now face a last-four clash with the Netherlands
Steve Nicol sounds off on the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its lack of benefits for the USMNT and Mexico and how it affected his team as a coach in MLS. Saturday’s night Gold Cup quarterfinal between Mexico and Costa Rica was supposed to be a straightforward match for El Tri. With new manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino
New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. Brisbane Roar have landed their 10th signing of the week with ex-Perth Glory defender Scott Neville joining the rebuilding A-League club. Neville, 30, will join his new teammates on Monday when the Roar begin preseason training under