Soccer

1:26 PM ET Two-hundred and seven: That’s the number of players who have just one solitary cap with the U.S. men’s national team. Only once did they play in a senior team game. Some of the 207 you have heard of, like former USMNT coach Bruce Arena (1973 vs. Israel), and some you haven’t, like

5:00 AM ET ESPN’s lead Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae breaks down how the domestic league has built the foundation for Germany‘s World Cup squad, and he looks ahead to the round of fixtures that will close out the club calendar year. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) We had known for a while

9:53 PM ET Sophie Lawson The United States women’s national team lost 2-1 to Germany on Thursday night for their first three-game skid since 1993 and first home defeat in more than five years. Paula Krumbiegel scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute for third-ranked Germany in the exhibition at DRV PNK Stadium in

5:42 AM ET Sophie Lawson Alex Morgan and the USWNT face a stern test this international break with two stateside friendlies against powerhouse Germany, who over the summer finished as runner-up at the 2022 Euro. AP Photo/Roberto Martinez Eight months out from the start of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, national teams will be using the

5:19 PM ET It has been a long four years for the U.S. men’s national team, but finally — finally — graduation day is here. On Nov. 21, these young American students (of the game) will walk across the biggest stage (in sports). They’ll leave behind their classrooms and confront the harsh realities of the

9:29 PM ET There is a strong temptation on roster release day, an unofficial holiday before the World Cup, to pick apart a coach’s decisions. It’s an inevitable part of the process in the lead-up to the tournament. More than anything, though, it’s a public relations exercise. An opportunity to build excitement — and in

5:18 PM ET United States manager Gregg Berhalter announced his 26-player roster for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday, amid much fanfare in New York City. The roster is headlined by players who have become familiar names to U.S. fans, including Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Giovanni

Nov 8, 2022 When Luis Enrique announces his Spain squad for the World Cup on Friday, the football world will be braced for it. This teflon-tough, single-minded man loves to defy people’s expectations and lives to thwart his many enemies. We’re talking about someone who draws strength from criticism and controversy like cartoon character Popeye

6:30 AM ET The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and while teams are naming their squads and final preparations are underway in Qatar, our thoughts are with equipment managers of all 32 participating teams. They’re packing up and shipping out a colorful collection of kits and training tops — meticulously mapped

3:49 PM ET United States men’s national team defender Chris Richards will miss the upcoming World Cup with injury, he confirmed on Tuesday. Richards, who joined Crystal Palace from Bayern Munich this past summer, hasn’t played since Aug. 27 due to a leg injury. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “Gutted that this

4:00 AM ET The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is missing some big teams (Italy, Egypt, Nigeria, Colombia) and some big players (Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Victor Osimhen) but that’s what makes this tournament the best in sports. Brazil are looking to win their first World Cup since 2002, while England, Argentina and Germany are

5:16 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC MADRID — Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the LaLiga season to Rayo Vallecano, who pulled off a shocking 3-2 upset against the reigning league champions. The loss also sees Barcelona leapfrog Madrid into the top spot of the league table, with all sides having just one more

5:00 PM ET Rayo Vallecano pulled off a shocking 3-2 upset of Real Madrid in LaLiga on Monday night, handing the reigning champions their first loss of the season in Spain’s top flight. Karim Benzema was rested as Real Madrid looked to move back atop LaLiga in a feisty game that saw the teams trade

8:00 AM ET Two of the favourites to win the 2022-23 Champions League will crash out at the round of 16 in March after a box office draw paired Bayern Munich with Paris Saint-Germain and gave us a re-run of last season’s final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. 2 Related With the 2022 World Cup

5:09 PM ET It’s officially World Cup month, but before league action pauses ahead of the tournament, there are several storylines to follow across Europe. Arsenal claimed bragging rights over Chelsea, a club icon took a bow at Barcelona, and storm clouds are gathering over Atletico Madrid. ESPN correspondents Julien Laurens, Alex Kirkland, James Tyler,

1:48 PM ET Salah was the star on Sunday and Liverpool couldn’t be happier, with the Egypt international’s two goals proving enough to grab all three points at Tottenham. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Mohamed Salah‘s first-half brace was the difference as Jurgen Klopp’s embattled Liverpool side racked up a 2-1 win at Tottenham in Sunday’s big Premier

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11:12 PM ET Cesar Hernandez LOS ANGELES — Not even Hollywood finest could have written the script that played out Saturday in the MLS Cup title win for LAFC. Headlined by leading men such as Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale, who are massive stars on their own, LAFC were heavy favorites against the