U.S. men’s national team star forward Christian Pulisic may have to miss an upcoming key match for AC Milan. Pulisic, who scored the game-winning goal against rivals Inter Milan in last week’s derby, may not be available for Saturday’s league clash against Lazio. “Pulisic is unlikely to play, although there are still two days until…
Before last week’s stunning 5-1 demolition of Uruguay by the United States men’s national team in Tampa last week, a trusted source told me something interesting: “I suspect that at least one big name won’t make this World Cup roster.” The conversation stuck with me as the Americans poured in goal after goal on La…
What thoughts and feelings does Thanksgiving conjure? For many Americans, family and football are right up there. That’s also the case for Green Bay Packers legend Antonio Freeman, who has now added the other kind of fútbol to his list. That’s because his son, Alex Freeman, is now a breakout defender for the U.S. men’s…
The 2026 World Cup pots have been finalized, meaning that the procedure for making the 12 groups for the 48-team tournament is set. The draw will be held on Dec. 5. FIFA said Tuesday the top four teams in the latest men’s rankings will, if they finish top of their respective round-robin groups, avoid each…
Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game for elbowing an Ireland opponent. FIFA published a disciplinary verdict Tuesday that imposed a three-game ban, but with two of those games deferred for a one-year probation period. Ronaldo served a mandatory one-game ban…
In partnership with Paul Pogba completed one of the sports longest and most scrutinised journeys back to the pitch on Sunday, making his Monaco debut after 811 days away from competitive soccer. The former Manchester United midfielder stepped onto the grass at Roazhon Park in the 85th minute, greeted by a ripple of applause from…
Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to its first Eastern Conference final. Miami will host New York City FC, a 1-0 winner over the Philadelphia Union in the other conference semifinal, on Saturday. The winner advances to the…
NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese had five saves to help beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night to win the Eastern Conference semifinals. Thanks to Freese’s efforts, NYCFC will now take on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the East final for a chance to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup…
In partnership with Al-Nassr continued their perfect start to the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season as Portuguese superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix shined in the 4-1 win over sixth-placed Al-Khaleej. It was the Felix and Ronaldo show yet again as the Portugal internationals bagged one goal each, taking their respective tallies for the season…
Philadelphia and NYCFC meet in a key MLS matchup as both sides aim to move past the Conference Semifinals. Philadelphia have been strong at home all season, while NYCFC look to carry their late-season improvement into a tough road test. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch and the…
