Month: July 2019

Former U.S. forward Brian McBride explains why Josh Sargent would have been a better option than Gyasi Zardes as Jozy Altidore’s backup at the Gold Cup. Brian McBride reflects on the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and examines the tournament’s impact on the U.S. and Mexico. Jozy Altidore spoke after the United States’ Gold Cup loss
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Paul Mariner gives his opinion on Liverpool’s reported move to extend Divock Origi’s contract and have him as the first-choice forward off the bench. Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him. Liverpool have included Bobby Duncan, the cousin of
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Sebastian Blanco helped the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 victory, ending NYCFC’s MLS-best 12-match unbeaten streak. Kacper Przybylko found the net for the fourth consecutive game for the Philadelphia Union, forcing a 2-2 draw against Orlando City at Talen Energy Stadium. David Beckham’s plans to build an 18,000 seat stadium in Fort Lauderdale to temporarily
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Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner goes through Harry Maguire’s defensive attributes and concludes that he is not worth the kind of money that Leicester City are demanding for him. 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
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Julien Laurens reveals PSG sporting director Leonardo has broken his silence and will allow Neymar to leave if the price is right. ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens examine’s Neymar’s no-show at PSG preseason training and the implications it could have on his PSG future. ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner breaks down the only reason
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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. Arsenal are set to sign French centre back William Saliba from Saint-Etienne for £27 million on a five-year contract, sources have confirmed to ESPN. However, the London club will loan the 18-year-old
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Ale Moreno and Shaka Hislop react to reports that Paul Pogba’s Man United’s departure is edging closer. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop weighs in on whether Man United should cut their losses with David De Gea if he doesn’t accept an improved contract offer. With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap
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With Rodri set to join Manchester City this summer from Atletico Madrid, Sid Lowe breaks down how the Spaniard will make an impact on the pitch. After renewing his contract with Man City, Kyle Walker describes how he’s developed under Pep Guardiola and his hunger for more silverware. Via Man City UEFA European Under-21 Championship:
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By Eduardo Fernandez-Abascal With 22 goals and eight assists for Liverpool, Mohamed Salah dispelled any notion he was a one-season wonder this Premier League season. Alberto Moreno is set to complete a move to Villarreal following the end of his Liverpool contract, sources have told ESPN FC. The Spanish left-back, 27, will return to his
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A schedule filled with midweek games stretched the resources of teams across Major League Soccer this round, leading to silly mistakes that really shouldn’t happen. We here at MLS Power Rankings wouldn’t know anything about that. Thanks to a very nap-heavy daily calendar, we’re always in tip-top shape. The Power Rankings don’t make mistakes. The
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