Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 8, 2023, 05:27 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions COLUMBUS, Ohio — MLS commissioner Don Garber said that 2023 had been “a transformational year for our league,” hailing the media partnership with Apple, record attendance, as well as
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 8, 2023, 05:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has left the door open for Jadon Sancho to return to the Manchester United squad but says any comeback is “up to him.” Sancho hasn’t played since August following a public row with Ten Hag and has been linked with a
Dec 8, 2023, 06:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 1,200th professional match with a goal and an assist as he helped his Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr to get a 4-1 win over Al Riyadh on Friday. “Cristiano Ronaldo has now played in 1,200 professional matches,” the Saudi Pro League
Dec 8, 2023, 12:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The United States and Mexico submitted a joint bid Friday to co-host the 2027 Women’s World Cup that, if successful, would see the North American neighbours stage global soccer’s two showcase events in back-to-back years. Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands earlier Friday put in a joint
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 8, 2023, 09:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will get back into the team when he deserves it, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday. Rashford was dropped for the 2-1 win over Chelsea on Wednesday following a lacklustre display in the defeat at Newcastle four days
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 8, 2023, 10:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ancelotti has said there are no plans for Jude Bellingham to undergo surgery on his dislocated shoulder but the Real Madrid coach wouldn’t rule it out in future if the midfielder continues to suffer with the problem. Bellingham dislocated his shoulder in
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2023, 02:31 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions COLUMBUS, Ohio – Six years into its existence, LAFC is on the doorstep of history. Against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, the club will attempt to become the fourth team
Dec 8, 2023, 08:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool are unlikely to get another defender in January to replace Joël Matip after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their 4-3 win over Fulham last weekend. Klopp has often favoured the 32-year-old as Virgil van Dijk‘s partner in the middle
Connor O’Halloran Dec 8, 2023, 09:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has said “pressure” is inevitable when results are not forthcoming as his side face an uphill battle to qualify for European football this season. Nearing the midway point of Pochettino’s first season in charge at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are 10th
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 8, 2023, 08:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Daley Blind has said Girona are still a small club and the pressure is not on them ahead of Sunday’s top of the table clash with Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium (stream live on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET.). Girona go into