Before we dive in, a quick word about the U.S. men’s national team’s current formation: ever since coach Mauricio Pochettino switched to a three-man back line midway through September’s 2-0 loss to South Korea, there’s been a ton of confusion about how the Americans play. Pochettino stuck with the three-man backline for the USA’s next…
Toronto FC have reportedly submitted an $18 million bid for United States men’s national team striker Josh Sargent, but Norwich manager Philippe Clement has insisted the forward is not for sale amid growing MLS interest. Sargent missed the Canaries’ FA Cup match this weekend after informing the club he was focused on a potential transfer,…
San Jose Earthquakes are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Timo Werner, according to The Athletic. The German national, who starred for RB Leipzig from 2016-2020, has found himself out of favor in his third stint with the German club, making three appearances this year. He will fill a Designated Player spot for…
Lindsey Heaps is coming home. The U.S. women’s national team captain will join NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC this summer after finishing her contract with French side OL Lyonnes, Heaps and the club announced Monday. This will be a homecoming in several ways for Heaps, who is from nearby Golden, Colorado and hasn’t played…
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni admitted to holding a private meeting with Lionel Messi, where the duo reportedly discussed World Cup plans. The Albiceleste are busy piecing together plans for their World Cup title defense. All-time great Messi is expected to form part of that trophy bid amid talk that he might retire from international duty…
Cristiano Ronaldo will face added competition for places at the 2026 World Cup, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has revealed. Evergreen 40-year-old CR7 is heading to that tournament, with another birthday being passed along the way, but is not expected to play every minute of every game — despite being captain of his country. Martinez is…
Macclesfield FC — the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup — recorded one of the greatest shocks in the competition’s history as they stunned holders Crystal Palace in a seismic 2-1 victory on Saturday. Goals either side of half-time from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts ensured the Silkmen, who were newly-reformed in 2020, reached…
Antoine Semenyo left a lasting impression on his new Manchester City teammates with his man of the match performance in the Sky Blues 10-1 win over Exeter City in the third round of the FA Cup. The former Bournemouth man grabbed a goal and an assist, prompting Rico Lewis to say the Ghanaian international made…
Bukayo Saka has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with Arsenal. Saka’s current contract runs until 2027, but the Gunners avoided any exit talk by striking quick. The homegrown winger has now agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates until the summer of 2031 with the Premier League leaders keen to reward the…
San Diego FC have confirmed that club-record signing Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano is no longer part of their sporting plans ahead of the 2026 season. Despite being under contract through 2028 and among the league’s highest earners, the Mexican forward is now expected to depart as the club reshapes its roster and priorities. ‘This wasn’t a…
