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Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal‘s failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday’s 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put Eddie Howe’s side in a commanding position ahead of the return match on Feb. 5. The Gunners wasted

Jan 7, 2025, 06:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou has said that even Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would struggle in his Tottenham side. Salah has been one of the most in-form players in Europe this season, scoring 21 goals in 27 games and helping Liverpool top the Premier League after 19 games. Editor’s

Open Extended Reactions Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera was announced as the new manager of the Costa Rica men’s national team on Tuesday. The 56-year-old will return to the international stage with the Ticos for the first time since coaching Mexico from 2013-15. Editor’s Picks 1 Related “Following an exhaustive selection process that concluded with

ESPN News Services Jan 7, 2025, 06:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former United States defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday. Agoos replaces Karina LeBlanc, who moved on to an executive position with the Bhathal family’s RAJ

Open Extended Reactions LONDON — The signs are getting difficult to ignore for Arsenal. Whether it is the sight of a No. 14 beating defenders at will and scoring the opening goal, or Anthony Gordon actually invoking Thierry Henry’s corner flag celebration when doubling Newcastle United‘s advantage, reminders of the value of an iconic centre-forward

Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe’s side took a huge step towards the Carabao Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday. Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg of the semifinal at a chilly Emirates Stadium and then had a big role in Newcastle’s

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 7, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN. The 2018 World Cup winner will depart after the World Cup in the United States, Canada

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 7, 2025, 12:00 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Gotham FC defender Crystal Dunn and San Diego Wave center back Naomi Girma headline the 26-player roster named by U.S. women’s national team manager Emma Hayes for a week-long

Jan 7, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior will be available for Real Madrid‘s Spanish Super Cup campaign after being handed a two-game domestic ban by the RFEF for his red card in the 2-1 win over Valencia last Friday. Vinícius was shown a straight red card while Madrid were losing 1-0

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 7, 2025, 12:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona forward Raphinha fears the registration fiasco surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor could affect future signings at the Catalan club. Olmo and Víctor were both unregistered on Jan. 1 after Barça missed a Dec. 31 deadline to prove they are compliant