Alexi Lalas Soccer Analyst Another European club season is right around the corner, and it is the last one leading up to the 2026 World Cup. So which U.S. men’s national team players have the most to prove in Europe? Here are five players to keep an eye on. And just like a power ranking,…
The U.S. was knocked off the top spot in FIFA’s latest women’s rankings by world champion Spain. Spain regained the No. 1 position despite losing to England in the final of the European Championship last month. The U.S. held the top position since August last year after winning gold at the Paris Olympics. Spain was…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé and England forward Chloe Kelly are among the contenders to win the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed Thursday by France Football magazine, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in Paris on Sept. 22. The 28-year-old Dembélé was…
Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. These global icons would make any shortlist of the greatest MLS signings – but don’t look for them on the highest transfer fee list. That list is now topped by Son Heung-min. The South Korean superstar joined LAFC from Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday for a reported fee of $26…
Son Heung-min has arrived at LAFC with great excitement and even greater ambitions for the next stage of his groundbreaking soccer career. “I’m here to win, and I will perform,” Son said at a packed news conference. “I will definitely show you something exciting … are we calling it football or soccer? I will definitely…
The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller. Müller, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, will join the Whitecaps for the remainder of the season in an open roster spot. Terms of the deal were not released. The agreement includes a Designated Player option for 2026. “Whitecaps — let’s…
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down all the United States Men’s National Team transfer news from this past weekend. They reacted to Matt Turner’s chaotic transfer situation, which saw Lyon loan him out to the New England Revolution. Additionally, they discussed Tim Weah’s move to Marseille and Malik Tillman donning the historic No. 10…
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is dealing with a minor muscle injury in his right leg after being hurt in the opening minutes of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, the club said Sunday. Messi underwent tests on his right leg after experiencing discomfort following a play in which he fell while being challenged by…
Major League Soccer will soon be home to another global icon, as Tottenham Hotspur legend and South Korean superstar Son Heung-min has reached a verbal agreement to join Los Angeles FC, according to multiple reports. Son announced his decision to leave Tottenham after 10 years in an emotional press conference on Saturday. Son had his…
After 10 years with Tottenham, captain Son Heung-min announced on Saturday that he plans to leave the English Premier League club. Son, who helped Spurs win the Europa League title in May, said it was “the most difficult” decision of his career and added the club was supporting him as he looks to find another…
