Mikel Arteta has challenged Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard to replicate the “unbelievable” chemistry of Barcelona’s all-time great midfield of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets. Ødegaard’s return from an ankle injury has sparked a dramatic upturn in Arsenal’s form, winning three games in a week and scoring 13 goals with Saka at the heart…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 3, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that “a storm will come” despite his positive start as head coach. Amorim is unbeaten in his three games in charge and led United to their biggest league victory since 2021 with a 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday. The…
THE HAGUE — Alyssa Naeher’s final match for the United States women’s national team ended in a 2-1 victory against the Netherlands in The Hague on Tuesday evening. The victory means Emma Hayes extends her unbeaten run as USWNT coach, as they handed Naeher a winning send-off on her 115th and final cap. Lynn Williams…
Holders Bayer Leverkusen scored against the run of play through Nathan Tella in the second half to beat 10-man hosts Bayern Munich 1-0 on Tuesday and advance to the German Cup quarterfinals. It was the first defeat this season in the league or domestic Cup for Bundesliga leaders Bayern, who had goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sent…
Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 at The Hague on Tuesday. Williams, who entered at the start of the second half, made a well-timed run to get a touch on Yazmeen Ryan’s cross…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 3, 2024, 04:17 PM ET Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has said he is “devastated” after suffering a fresh injury setback. Shaw has only just returned from injury and has made substitute appearances in each of Ruben Amorim’s three games in charge. Editor’s Picks 2 Related A source has told ESPN that…
New Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said leading former Barcelona teammates will work to his advantage as he takes on his first professional managerial position. Mascherano will reunite with Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi for the first time since 2018, when the five played for the LaLiga giants. Though…
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 3, 2024, 03:27 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced its end of year awards for 2024, which in addition to player awards includes the Game of the Year, as well as Female and Male Referee of…
Marc Guéhi captained Crystal Palace against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Tuesday. Zac Goodwin/PA via AP Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi wrote “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow-coloured captain’s armband against Ipswich Town on Tuesday despite a reminder from England’s Football Association (FA) over religious messages. The rainbow-coloured armbands, which feature the branding of…