Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 15, 2025, 06:15 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. A source added that at…
LONDON — Arsenal came from behind to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points. Son Heung-Min gave Spurs a 25th-minute lead against the run of play after his shot from the edge of the box deflected off William…
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 15, 2025, 05:54 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 15, 2025, 05:30 PM ET Ruben Amorim has insisted Alejandro Garnacho has a future at Manchester United as he improves in the new coach’s system despite ongoing interest from Napoli. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Serie A side are set to have money to spend in January once Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completes his…
Barcelona’s teenage forward Lamine Yamal was in inspired form, scoring once and making two assists, as they thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Gavi opened the scoring in the third minute, slotting in a low strike from Dani Olmo’s assist, before Jules Kounde extended their…
Leandro Trossard rekindled Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes with the winner as they came from a goal down to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home on Wednesday. Starting the derby seven points behind leaders Liverpool in third place, things looked bad for the hosts when Son Heung-min’s deflected volley gave Tottenham a…
 Alexander Isak scored for the eighth Premier League game in a row with a brace of goals as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon netted the third as Newcastle moved into fourth place with 38 points from 21 games. Wolves remain…
Ollie Watkins scored the only goal at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa after another toothless Premier League performance. Villa had lost their last five away games in the league but…
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 15, 2025, 02:03 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Wilfried Zaha is in talks to move to MLS franchise Charlotte FC. Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha is in talks to join MLS franchise Charlotte FC, a source…