Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong explains why there is a “disconnect” when it comes to diversity in MLS. ESPN’s Jon Champion explains how relieved he was to hear Major League Soccer is now set to resume. San Jose Earthquakes assistant coach Benjamin Galindo is now conscious and speaking with family members after he was placed
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Brazilian legend Pele explains why winning the World Cup in Mexico was his best memory in a Brazil shirt. On this day in 2015, ESPN’s Bob Ley showed his frustration with the FIFA presidential election. Sid Lowe disagrees with Giorgio Chiellini sympathising with Luis Suarez for his bite during the 2014 World Cup. Charlie Gibson
Herculez Gomez reacts to LAFC striker Carlos Vela’s comments about playing for Mexico at the Olympics. Herculez Gomez says having Jurgen Klopp in charge wouldn’t have improved Mexico’s 2018 World Cup performance. Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre says he made one of the worst mistakes of his career at the 2002 World Cup. Former Mexico
Brazilian legend Pele explains why winning the World Cup in Mexico was his best memory in a Brazil shirt. Herculez Gomez sees nothing wrong with Argentina pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and USMNT youngster Gio Reyna. Sid Lowe disagrees with Giorgio Chiellini sympathising with Luis Suarez for his bite during the 2014 World Cup. MEXICO CITY
Herculez Gomez dissects Seattle Sounders coach Gonzalo Pineda’s comments that relegation could motivate some clubs LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos thinks MLS will be one of best leagues in the world in coming years and believes even those who criticized his decision to join the Galaxy in 2017 know it was wrong to do
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LEGANES, Spain — “And then he hit it bloody brilliantly, so I ended up looking like a champ.” Javier Aguirre bursts out laughing, and not for the last time. He’s reflecting on Manuel Negrete’s superb, acrobatic volley at the 1986 World Cup — and Aguirre’s “assist” for the goal, if that’s not too generous a
Herculez Gomez explains why he thinks MLS is the more attractive destination for foreign talent than Liga MX. Ale Moreno breaks down whether James Rodriguez or Gareth Bale is the better option for Inter Miami. Mexico legend Rafa Marquez is vehemently against bringing an end to promotion and relegation in Liga MX and has warned
Former LA Galaxy players Alan Gordon and Mike Magee join Taylor Twellman to assess the state of the current side. Herc Gomez gives his No. 3 pick of MLS’s biggest stars. For the full segment watch on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel. LA Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is convinced that his mental attributes propelled him
Tigres UANL and Mexico defender Diego Reyes isn’t buying into LA Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez‘s assertions that MLS is catching up with Liga MX and that people in Mexico don’t want to accept it. – ‘Chicharito says ‘right time’ to move to MLS– When does the 2020 MLS season start? All you need to
Javier Hernandez was greeted by hundreds of LA Galaxy fans as he arrived at LAX. New LA Galaxy signing Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is looking forward to lifting trophies in Major League Soccer and said everything is in place for him to succeed, with retirement not on his mind. The striker, who practiced with his new
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez welling up while explaining to his parents that “our” European dream was coming to an end was a rare glimpse into the delicacy of the decision-making process of an elite athlete. The “beginning of retirement” quote was used in some quarters to suggest that Hernandez knows his competitive career is over, or
Herculez Gomez breaks down the latest rumors involving Javier Hernandez’s potential move to LA Galaxy. Herculez Gomez says a move to LA Galaxy ticks all the boxes for Javier Hernandez after a decade in Europe. Ale Moreno says Javier Hernandez would have a bigger impact on MLS than Carlos Vela if he joined Galaxy. Javier
Guillermo Schelotto says Chicharito will have big shoes to fill at LA Galaxy after Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s departure. Herculez Gomez breaks down the latest rumors involving Javier Hernandez’s potential move to LA Galaxy. Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has been left out of Sevilla’s squad for Saturday’s game at former club Real Madrid as his impending move to
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Ale Moreno rips Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi for their ineffectiveness in LAFC’s season-ending loss to Seattle. MLS MVP Carlos Vela preferred to stand aside from the Mexican national team after the 2018 World Cup, but the 30-year-old has refused to state
Weston McKennie feels Christian Pulisic’s additional minutes for the USMNT will do him a load of confidence. Shaka Hislop evaluates the state of the U.S. under Gregg Berhalter ahead of a crucial match vs. Canada. Michael Bradley says the U.S. will have to be at their best to win their Nations League match in Canada.
Former United States men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann called the CONCACAF Nations League “a waste of time” and said that if the U.S., Mexico and Costa Rica are ever going to get to the level of the top international sides, they need to find competition outside the region. Speaking to ESPN’s Herculez Gomez in
LAFC’s Carlos Vela tied Atlanta striker Josef Martinez’s single-season record of 31 goals in LAFC’s 1-1 tie with Minnesota. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+. The Colorado Rapids treated Tim Howard to a clean sheet in his final home game with a 3-0 win over FC Dallas. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+.
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol addresses his top five takeaways from all of Saturday’s action in the Premier League. Watford couldn’t convert their chances, as West Ham walked away with a 3-1 win at Vicarage Road Stadium. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop will “always defend VAR” and doesn’t understand why people are so resistant to evidence it’s
With Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano close to joining Napoli from PSV, ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno goes to his highlight reel to show what he’ll bring to Serie A. Napoli came out on top of a pulsating 4-3 win against Fiorentina to kick off their Serie A season with a victory. To watch Serie A sign up