COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Rookies Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scored first-half goals, Riqui Puig scored twice during second-half stoppage time, and the Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory in MLS Cup action on Friday night. Pec, who had 16 goals during the regular season,…
Nick Judd, Transfer writerNov 1, 2024, 08:08 PM ET Real Madrid are hoping to beat some of their biggest European rivals to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, while Los Blancos are also edging forward in their pursuit of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from the…
Rúben Amorim has said he wanted to delay his move to Manchester United from Sporting CP until the end of the season but was told by the Premier League club that it was “now or never.” Man United confirmed the appointment of Amorim as their new manager on Friday, with Sporting announcing in a statement…
Erik ten Hag has thanked Manchester United fans for their support in his first public comments since he was fired as the Premier League club’s manager on Monday. Ten Hag was dismissed after a little over two seasons in charge of Old Trafford, with United languishing in 14th in the Premier League table after losing…
Sunday’s NWSL regular-season finale between San Diego Wave FC and Racing Louisville FC has been moved to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, due to an unplayable field at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Snapdragon Stadium was scheduled to host the match on Sunday, the NWSL’s final day of the regular season. Wave leadership evaluated…
Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid’s Endrick have been left out of Brazil’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay. Endrick, 18, has played only 107 minutes for Madrid and has not featured in his team’s last four games. Neymar, 32, returned to play with Al Hilal on Oct. 21…
Diogo Dalot has talked up new Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim’s credentials for the job, describing the Portuguese coach as a “perfect match” for the club. Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s replacement in the Old Trafford dugout on Friday, though he will only take the reins officially on Nov. 11 as he…
Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke was appointed coach of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, aiming to lead his home islands back to the World Cup. Yorke captained the Soca Warriors at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the only time they qualified. Trinidad and Tobago did not advance from a group including England, Sweden…
Napoli are the surprise early pacesetters in Serie A this season, but if they are to remain on top and achieve what had seemed an unlikely Scudetto triumph then work is required more than prayers, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday. Last season Napoli finished 10th in a dismal title defence, which cost two managers…
Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 09:58 AM ET Welcome to a new season of Onside/Offside! Luis Miguel Echegaray shares his point of view on the latest headlines in the soccer world, including standout performances, games you might have missed, what to keep an eye on in the coming days, and of course, what deserved…