BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM (Charlotte, N.C.) — As the ball rolled into the net, you could see the relief and weight lifted off Christian Pulisic’s shoulders. The USA’s star forward had a goal — breaking a befuddling scoring drought that stretched to December — along with an assist, and Folarin Balogun netted the game-winner as…
Canadian winger Marcelo Flores will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee, head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed on Sunday. The 22-year-old Georgetown, Ontario native—who plays club football for Mexico’s Tigres UANL—was forced off in tears during the 77th minute of Saturday’s Concacaf Champions Cup penalty kick shootout loss…
Christian Pulisic has ended his goal drought, and at the perfect time for him and the United States men’s national team. Pulisic, who hasn’t scored this calendar year, finally found the back of the net during the United States’ friendly against Senegal at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday. It marked Pulisic’s first…
U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — Mauricio Pochettino tells the story often. Long before he became the manager of some of global soccer’s biggest brand-name clubs — and before he agreed to lead the United States men’s team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil — the now 54-year-old was a…
Chelsea wasted no time in reminding Arsenal of the hierarchy in the capital following the Gunners’ devastating Champions League final defeat on Saturday. As Mikel Arteta’s side fell at the final hurdle against Paris Saint-Germain, the Blues took to social media to deliver a cold-blooded reminder of their own European pedigree. Blues twist the knife…
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a major update on Neymar’s availability for the upcoming World Cup, insisting the superstar forward remains a core part of his plans despite ongoing fitness concerns. Speculation had grown regarding the Santos star’s status after he arrived at the national team camp nursing an injury. Still, the Italian tactician…
Canada’s World Cup squad is set. GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers as Alphonso Davies nears a return and roster battles continue. With a grand TV show from Charlotte, not a single leak and a banner unfurled from the top of Toronto’s famed CN Tower. The 26-player squad that will represent the Canadian…
Arne Slot has broken his silence and sent a direct message to Liverpool supporters just minutes after his shock sacking was officially confirmed by the club. The Dutch tactician has parted ways with the Premier League giants after a two-year tenure, following a disappointing second season that saw the Reds fail to secure any silverware….
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League trophies by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Puskas Arena on Saturday. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes fired the last of his team’s penalties over the bar to hand PSG a 4-3 shootout victory. “It’s incredible, back to back,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “From the very first…
U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — United States center back Chris Richards, the top defender on coach Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, won’t play in Sunday’s pre-tournament preparation match against African power Senegal in Charlotte. Richards injured ligaments in his left ankle playing for English Premier League club Crystal…
