11:37 AM ET Austin LindbergESPN FC After beating the LA Galaxy, Sporting Kansas City found itself on top of the Western Conference, the Supporters’ Shield standings and — most importantly — our MLS Power Rankings. Last weekend served up a handful of surprise scorelines that have caused some shuffling of our decks. So, let’s get
Month: July 2021
10:13 AM ET Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann played for France during Euro 2020. Photo by Laszlo Balogh – Pool/Getty Images Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann have both apologised for their actions after a video was leaked on social media which showed the pair appearing to mock Asian staff. The video, which was recorded by Dembele,
4:26 PM ET Some people are making a fuss about the fact that Lionel Messi has 76 goals for Argentina, just one fewer than Pele’s total for Brazil, which is the record for South American male players. Others are making a fuss about the prospect of Copa America glory propelling Messi to another world player
8:06 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Eduardo Camavinga is open to a move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Manchester United, sources have told ESPN. United are making checks on Camavinga having been alerted to his potential exit from Rennes during this transfer window. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–
6:00 AM ET After a thrilling quarterfinal stage, we’re down to the final four countries who retain hope of winning Euro 2020. The semifinals begin on Tuesday, with Spain taking on Italy and England facing Denmark the following day. – Tournament bracket | Latest news, features, video– European Soccer Pick ‘Em: Compete to win $10,000
1:23 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur want captain Harry Kane to stay at the club, their new managing director of football Fabio Paratici said, as speculation about the striker’s future continues. Kane, who is valued at over £100 million, is currently at the European Championship with England, having scored three goals to lead them to the
11:56 PM ET Alex Roldan scored his first career goal as the Seattle Sounders tied a Major League Soccer record with a 1-1 draw against the host Colorado Rapids on Sunday night in Commerce City, Colo. Seattle remained the lone team without a loss in MLS and equaled the record of 12 straight unbeaten games
6:57 PM ET Adam Brown Amid all the action at Euro 2020 and the Copa America, the summer transfer window has opened, with Europe’s biggest clubs looking to make a splash in the transfer market. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Liverpool leading contenders for Mbappe Liverpool
7:05 PM ET Associated Press The United States’ first home World Cup qualifier against Canada on Sept. 5 will be at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The venue for the match, announced Sunday, will follow the Americans’ opener at El Salvador on Sept. 2 and precede a Sept. 8 match at Honduras. – Stream ESPN
2:31 PM ET Toronto has parted ways with manager Chris Armas. Getty Images Toronto FC fired first-year head coach Chris Armas on Sunday, one day after the team lost its sixth straight match with a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C. United. Toronto FC (1-2-8, 5 points) are 0-6-1 since posting a 2-0 victory over
12:10 PM ET After nearly a quarter-century living in England and covering the national team for much of that time, I can tell you that this run to the semifinal feels different. (In a good way, I hasten to add, though obviously that does not mean they will win Euro 2020 because, history shows, they
9:00 AM ET Euro 2020 has reached the final four after a quarterfinal stage that saw England thrash Ukraine 4-0, Denmark beat Czech Republic 2-1, Italy edge out Belgium 2-1 and Spain see off Switzerland on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Our writers have their say in response to some big questions.
8:00 AM ET Crystal Palace have appointed former New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira as manager, it was announced on Sunday. Palace had been looking for a new manager following the departure of Roy Hodgson at the end of last season and looked set to appoint ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre until talks broke
3:47 AM ET Amid all the action at Euro 2020 and the Copa America, the summer transfer window has opened, with Europe’s biggest clubs looking to make a splash in the transfer market. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Real Madrid eye Van de Beek loan Real
5:29 AM ET Barcelona winger Francisco Trincao has joined Wolves on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent, the Spanish club announced on Sunday. The 21-year-old is the latest Barca prospect to leave the club this summer, with defender Jean-Clair Todibo and winger Konrad De La Fuente having left the Camp
3:25 PM ET Tanner Tessmann could be on his way to Italy. Abbie Parr/Getty Images FC Dallas and U.S. international midfielder Tanner Tessmann is on the verge of being transferred to Serie A side Venezia, multiple sources have told ESPN. Multiple sources also indicated that the proposed fee is in excess of $3 million, but one
3:34 PM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson Italy left-back Leonardo Spinazzola has been ruled out of Euro 2020 after tests on Saturday confirmed he had suffered a torn Achilles tendon. The 28-year-old has been one of the standout performers for Italy and was impressive again in the 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium as he was named
11:20 PM ET Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi were both on target as Argentina defeated Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday. DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP Lionel Messi scored a free kick and served up two assists as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to set themselves up for a Copa America semifinal against Colombia. Messi missed a golden chance
7:30 PM ET The Columbus Crew rallied from a two-goal deficit, getting the equalizer on an own goal in the 69th minute to tie the visiting New England Revolution 2-2 to christen Lower.com Field on Saturday. Tajon Buchanan in the first 30 minutes scored and assisted on a Gustavo Bou goal for a 2-0 lead
7:11 PM ET England coach Gareth Southgate said it was the spirit of the whole group that sets his team apart as they booked a spot in the European Championship semifinals with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Saturday. Two goals from Harry Kane and headers from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson saw England through