Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure to get results, while former United boss Jose Mourinho will return to his former stomping grounds when Tottenham visits Old Trafford in a Wednesday Premier League matchup. The game between United and Spurs is one of six EPL matchups taking place […]
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Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Win Ballon d’Or Awards as World’s Top Soccer Players
Lionel Messi set a new record by winning his sixth Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Megan Rapinoe became only the second woman ever to be honored at the awards ceremony. Messi broke a tie with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d’Or – or “Golden Ball†– five times, […]
Inter Miami, Nashville SC Assigned to Conferences as Relentless MLS Expansion Continues
Officials announced Monday that MLS expansion team Inter Miami CF will be playing in the league’s Eastern Conference next year, while Nashville SC will set up shop in the Western Conference. The addition of the two new teams will bring the league total to 26, a new high for MLS. […]
Premier League Title Race May Already be Over: Liverpool Lead by 11
Liverpool held on to a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Premier League, despite seeing goalkeeper Alisson sent off with a red card. The victory expanded Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points. The Reds saw their advantage […]
Eight Teams In, Eight Spots Still Open for Champions League Knockout Stage
With only one round of matches remaining in the Champions League group stage, eight of the 16 teams that will advance to the knockout rounds have already been determined, while eight spots will be determined on the tournament’s final pool play matchday. European giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and […]
Champions League: Chelsea, Liverpool Among Teams Facing Critical Matches on Wednesday
Chelsea finds itself in a game it cannot afford to lose on Wednesday, as the English side’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League could hang in the balance when it travels to Valencia. Chelsea and Valencia are each on seven points with two more matches to play in Group […]
Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester City Seeking Advancement to Knockout Round
Real Madrid is among several sides with a chance to book a berth in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, as it hosts Group A leader, Paris Saint-Germain in the top match of the day. PSG is already guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages with a perfect […]
Manchester City Favored vs. Chelsea in Premier League Title Chase
A faltering Manchester City faces a red-hot Chelsea side at the Etihad in a critical matchup between two clubs that are desperately trying to stop Liverpool from running away with the Premier League title. Chelsea is currently in third place after having won six straight EPL matches, while defending champions, […]
‘The Special One’ Comes to Tottenham: Spurs Hire Jose Mourinho to Replace Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur wasted no time in hiring a new manager, announcing Jose Mourinho as the team’s latest boss on Wednesday morning. ESPN reported the deal will see Mourinho make about £15 million ($19.4 million) a year on a contract that runs through the 2022-23 season. Mourinho Brings Long Record of […]
Tottenham Sacks Manager Mauricio Pochettino After Disappointing Start to EPL Season
Tottenham Hotspur has sacked Mauricio Pochettino, removing the manager after a slow start to the Premier League season that sees the club sitting in 14th place. Along with Pochettino, assistant coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, and Antoni Jimenez have all also been fired by the club. Spurs Struggle Domestically Under […]
United States Hosts Canada in Must Win CONCACAF Nations League Matchup Friday
The United States men’s national team (USMNT) faces a must win situation at home against Canada on Friday in a critical CONCACAF Nations League match. The Americans must win their final two games and make up a goal differential deficit against Canada in order to win their Nations League group […]
Seattle Sounders Defeat Toronto FC 3-1 to Win 2019 MLS Cup
The Seattle Sounders scored three, second-half goals to earn a 3-1 win over Toronto FC at home, and claim the club’s second-ever MLS Cup. Sunday’s victory gave Seattle its second MLS Cup title in four years, with both wins coming over Toronto. Seattle Breaks MLS Cup Scoring Drought The final […]
Seattle Sounders Host Toronto FC for Third MLS Cup Meeting in Four Years
The Seattle Sounders and the Toronto FC will get to play a runner match of sorts on Sunday, when the two sides meet up for their third MLS Cup final encounter in four years. Seattle won the first championship match between the two on penalties after a scoreless draw in […]
Champions League Recap: First Three Teams Clinch Knockout Stage Positions on Matchday 4
Qualifying for the Champions League knockout rounds is coming into sharper focus as three teams, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Juventus, have already advanced to the fourth group stage matches. Several other top squads, including Real Madrid and Manchester City, are still actively competing to earn their spots in the […]
Champions League Wednesday: Tottenham Visits Red Star, Leverkusen Desperate for Result
Tottenham Hotspur faces an important test as it travels to Red Star Belgrade as Matchday 4 of the Champions League group stage continues on Wednesday. Spurs is currently a single point ahead of Red Star in the Group B standings, with both clubs likely fighting for second place behind Bayern […]
Champions League Tuesday: Chelsea, Ajax Meet in London for Group H Rematch
Matchday 4 of the Champions League group stage begins on Tuesday, which means fans will see the second encounters between clubs like Chelsea and Ajax as they battle for positions in the knockout stages. Chelsea went to the Netherlands just two weeks ago and left with a 1-0 victory over […]
Toronto FC Defeats Atlanta United in Eastern Conference Championship to Reach MLS Cup
Toronto FC has reached its third MLS Cup final in four years after defeating defending champion, Atlanta United, 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final. Toronto will take on the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final, just as they did in their last two appearances, with the two sides splitting […]
Seattle Sounders Upset LAFC in Western Conference Final to Reach MLS Cup
The Seattle Sounders are heading to the MLS Cup final for the third time in four years after claiming an unexpected 3-1 victory over LAFC in the Western Conference final. Seattle will now play the winner of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday night, which is being played between Atlanta […]
Vlatko Andonovski Named as New Manager for US Women’s National Team
Vlatko Andonovski, who has previously managed both FC Kansas City and Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), was named the new manager of the US women’s national team on Monday by US Soccer. Andonovski replaces Jill Ellis, who led the USWNT to back-to-back World Cup titles in […]
Chelsea, Inter Milan Score Important Champions League Victories
Chelsea and Inter Milan each picked up three important points on Wednesday, as both teams drastically improved their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stages. American youngster Christian Pulisic came off the bench to set up a finish by fellow substitute, Michy Batshuayi, to score the only goal for […]