Month: September 2022

7:19 PM ET United States and Chelsea midfielder Christian Pulisic said he’s looking forward to a fresh start under new Chelsea manager Graham Potter. Pulisic played 76 minutes of the Americans’ 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, his longest outing of the season for either club or country. Now he heads back to Chelsea

4:50 PM ET Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata’s late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday to ensure top spot in their group. Portugal had dominated the match but Spain stayed in the contest and in the 88th minute a long ball into

6:56 PM ET MURCIA, Spain — United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter said there “weren’t many players who performed up to their level” in the just concluded international window, the last before the start of the 2022 World Cup. Berhalter was speaking in the wake of his team’s 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia

4:31 PM ET Rampant Brazil rolled past 10-man Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly on Tuesday with Raphinha scoring twice and setting up another goal in their last game before the World Cup. It was another dominant performance by the South American giants, who beat Ghana 3-0 on Friday, giving their fans plenty of reasons to

4:43 PM ET MURCIA, Spain — The United States men’s national team played its final warmup match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and while the performance was an improvement over last Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Japan, a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday wasn’t exactly what the Americans were hoping for either.

3:52 PM ET The United States was held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia in Murcia, Spain, on Tuesday in its final warm-up game ahead of the start of the World Cup in November. The result completes a disappointing final buildup to the tournament in Qatar for Gregg Berhalter’s side, having lost 2-0 to

2:55 PM ET SherShah Atif For some fans of the beautiful game, meeting their favourite player, getting a picture and autograph on a jersey is a dream come true. For others, their love for a player and team knows no bounds, which might explain why they get something more permanent and intimate: a tattoo. 2

3:12 PM ET Giovanni Reyna started for the U.S. in a friendly against Saudi Arabia, but was taken off in the 30th minute. Getty Images United States manager Gregg Berhalter substituted Giovanni Reyna in the 30th minute of the team’s friendly against Saudi Arabia in Murcia, Spain, on Tuesday after he experienced muscle tightness. Reyna, 19,

1:36 PM ET The LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC will kick off their 2023 MLS seasons by facing off at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Feb. 25, the clubs announced Tuesday. The 92,500-seat Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena hosted the 1994 men’s and 1999 women’s World Cup finals and was the Galaxy’s home between

11:53 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of John Stones ahead of the Manchester derby after the defender picked up an injury on international duty. Stones was forced off during the first half of England‘s 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley on Monday night with a hamstring problem. – Stream

9:04 AM ET Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters. The conscripts are training to manage stadium security queues, frisk fans and detect contraband like alcohol, drugs or weapons

3:57 AM ET The incident occurred before England’s 3-3 UEFA Nations League draw with Germany. Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images Scores of suspected Germany fans attacked customers at a London pub ahead of England‘s 3-3 UEFA Nations League draw with Germany on Monday, injuring several people and three seriously, police said. About 100 men,

12:50 AM ET Cesar Hernandez Gerardo Martino said he will wait until Nov. 16 to make a decision about including Raul Jimenez and Jesus Corona in the World Cup roster. Omar Vega/Getty Images Mexico men’s national team coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has stated that he will be patient with injured stars Raul Jimenez and Jesus “Tecatito” Corona,

Sep 25, 2022 MURCIA, Spain — When the U.S. men’s national team takes the field against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, it will mark 43 days until manager Gregg Berhalter names his 26-player roster for the 2022 World Cup. For the likes of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams — assuming they’re healthy — their

6:38 PM ET Gareth Southgate revealed that England‘s players held an impromptu clear-the-air meeting without staff present to try and turn their form around after losing 1-0 to Italy on Friday. England, who were relegated to the Nations League second-tier after defeat in Milan, responded with an improved performance against Germany at Wembley on Monday,

5:25 PM ET LONDON — England rallied from two goals down before drawing 3-3 with Germany in a thrilling UEFA Nations League group stage match on Monday that saw all six goals come in the second half. Second-half goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz looked to have Germany on their way to victory at

4:39 PM ET Italy clinched a place in the Nations League final four with a 2-0 win away to Hungary thanks to goals by Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco in their last League A-Group 3 game on Monday. European champions Italy, who missed out on a place at the World Cup in Qatar, finished top

4:43 PM ET England rallied from two goals down to take the lead momentarily before drawing 3-3 with Germany in a thrilling UEFA Nations League group stage finale at Wembley Stadium on Monday night. Second-half goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz looked to have Germany on their way to victory, but Luke Shaw and