Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal’s failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday’s 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put Eddie Howe’s side in a commanding position ahead of the return match on Feb. 5. The Gunners wasted a catalogue of…
Former United States defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday. Agoos replaces Karina LeBlanc, who moved on to an executive position with the Bhathal family’s RAJ Sports, which owns the NWSL club and an expansion WNBA team set…
Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe’s side took a huge step towards the Carabao Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday. Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg of the semifinal at a chilly Emirates Stadium and then had a big role in Newcastle’s…
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 7, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN. The 2018 World Cup winner will depart after the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico if…
Former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has said that he felt the “easiest and quickest way” to help the club bounce back from their sluggish start to the season was to resign, believing the relationship with the fans had become irreconcilable and was affecting the team on the pitch. The Swede resigned in October following consecutive…
VinÃcius Júnior will be available for Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup campaign after being handed a two-game domestic ban by the RFEF for his red card in the 2-1 win over Valencia last Friday. VinÃcius was shown a straight red card while Madrid were losing 1-0 for striking Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski before substitute Luka…
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 7, 2025, 03:40 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The San Jose Earthquakes has agreed terms with Cruz Azul to transfer goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa to the Liga MX side, sources tell ESPN. The Quakes will receive a fee of $2 million…
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJan 7, 2025, 03:07 PM ET Diego Kochen and Pedro Soma used to play on rival teams in Miami when they were kids. Now they both play for Barcelona. They’re not the only players on the brink of the first team at the Spanish giants who were born in the United States…
Arsenal’s Nwaneri out for weeks with muscle injury Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will be ruled out for a few weeks after sustaining a muscle injury, manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of Tuesday’s League Cup semi-final against Newcastle United. Jan 6, 2025, 12:36 pm – Reuters
Chelsea are monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi as they weigh up a move to bolster their defensive options this month, sources have told ESPN. The 24-year-old has 18 months left on his contract at Selhurst Park, and ESPN has previously reported Guéhi is unlikely to sign a new deal. Several Premier League clubs have…