Two goals from Efrain Alvarez and a late goal by Emil Cuello saw LA Galaxy cruise past Orange County FC. L.A. Galaxy youngster and Mexico U-17 international Efrain Alvarez has it clear in his mind that he would like to one day play for Mexico under Gerardo “Tata” Martino. The 16-year-old scored twice to help
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ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens gives an update on Maurizio Sarri’s seemingly impending move to Juventus and predicts who will be the next in charge for Chelsea. Gab Marcotti feels Chelsea have a big mountain to climb next season, but isn’t panicking just yet due to promising younger talent. Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti debate whether
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United should focus their efforts on keeping David de Gea happy before splashing the cash for Jan Oblak. Gab Marcotti shares his thoughts on where David De Gea might end up if he decides to leave Manchester United this summer. Manchester United are ready to make David De Gea
It all happened within a matter of minutes. Shortly after the U.S. women’s national team qualified in October for the 2019 Women’s World Cup, head equipment manager Ryan Dell hopped on a call with assistant equipment manager Jake Schoch to talk logistics. How would they prepare and pack for nearly 100 people for one month
Brazil’s latest campaign for its first World Cup title might also be the Seleção’s last to be captained by perhaps the game’s greatest player. The team’s all-time top scorer (and the World Cup’s too) is the 33-year-old Marta, appearing in her fifth tournament wearing Brazil’s iconic No. 10. She might no longer be the attention-demanding
Alanna Kennedy has defended tactics that the Matildas coaching staff employed in their 2-1 loss to Italy. MONTPELLIER, France — After beginning this Women’s World Cup ranked No. 6 and as the highest-seeded team in its group for the first time in history, Australia has positioned itself right back where it is perhaps most comfortable
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti examines the difficulties Real Madrid will have in trying to raise funds to pay for their new acquisitions this transfer window. Steve Nicol decides which players Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid should keep around or part ways with in the upcoming summer transfer window. Real Madrid have completed the signing of
Bruce Arena notched his first victory as New England head coach, fending off his former LA Galaxy side on the road. LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is earning a Major League Soccer-record $7.2 million salary this season. The 37-year-old Ibrahimovic, who earned a relatively modest $1.5m last year, broke the previous mark set by former
VALENCIENNES, France — Make that two wins in two tries for Germany in this year’s World Cup, but once again the team’s performance was hardly convincing against a solid Spain team. The Germans were without their star playmaker Dzsenifer Marozsán for the first time since her toe injury last week against China. And like Germany
Confusion reigned at Manchester United last summer. Matthijs de Ligt was dismissed as a possible transfer target over fears he could become overweight. Powerful video analysts pushed for the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Fred. Manager Jose Mourinho demanded a new centre-back but didn’t get one; he’d be fired just three months after the 2018 summer