5:09 PM ET Liam Twomey Frank Lampard was denied victory in his first match as Chelsea head coach with a late goal from trialist Eric Molloy snatching a 1-1 draw for Bohemians in Dublin. Michy Batshuayi put Chelsea in front after just eight minutes when he pounced on Kenedy‘s deflected shot in the box, but
Julien Laurens has reached his wits’ end with Antoine Griezmann’s transfer saga and says ‘the sooner release clause is paid, the better for all of us.” Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona are negotiating poorly and are limiting their options by not wanting to part ways with Ousmane Dembele. Gab Marcotti joins ESPN FC to give the
With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt. Rafael Nadal takes some time away from talking tennis to share his thoughts on Real Madrid and the success of their transfer window so
Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner breaks down why Edu becoming Arsenal’s technical director will do the club a load of good in the coming seasons. 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. Laurent Koscielny has refused to go on
There has not been a player like Kylian Mbappe — at least, not since the turn of the decade. According to TruMedia data, which goes back to the 2010-11 season, Mbappe’s 33 Ligue 1 goals last season were the most of any player, aged 20 or under, in Europe’s big five leagues in that time
Houston got on the board first through Darwin Ceren, but Teal Bunbury and New England were not to be denied as they stormed back to win 2-1. The New England Revolution have signed Tijuana forward Gustavo Bou to a Designated Player spot. ESPN FC sources reported on July 4 that the two clubs were in
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Sid Lowe doesn’t put any stock into the Isco to Man City transfer rumours, saying he feels Real Madrid are still ‘testing the waters’ to gauge interest. With
Julien Laurens has reached his wits’ end with Antoine Griezmann’s transfer saga and says ‘the sooner release clause is paid, the better for all of us.” The summer transfer window is in full swing, but there’s plenty of work to be done given the flurry of international tournaments that have occupied the attention of some
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
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
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
Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.” Frank Lampard stresses he should be judged as a manager, not for the accolades he’s received as a Chelsea player. The FC guys debate whether or not N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti believes Paul Pogba’s reluctance to extend his Manchester United contract stems from his desire to see progress from the club and not his desire to leave. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top
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
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
Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe discuss public perception surrounding the USWNT’s class action lawsuit and Rapinoe’s chat with Gianni Infantino. Megan Rapinoe addresses the back-and-forth with President Donald Trump and how she “held up her end of the bargain.” Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan explain what legacy the 2019 USWNT squad leave behind. Senator Joe
Julien Laurens says Ajax are the “biggest feeder club in the world” and is sure they’ll get the right price for Matthijs de Ligt no matter who they sell him to. Mina Rzouki breaks down the key reasons Juventus have emerged as the likely landing spot for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. ESPN FC’s Paul
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
The FC crew discuss the standard of officiating in MLS after Jozy Altidore took to Twitter following a penalty no-call in Toronto’s draw with D.C. United. The summer transfer window in MLS is now open, and there are assuredly some teams in the market for reinforcements. Here is a breakdown of who might be looking
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