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Oct 5, 2020 Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Austin Lindberg The reign of the youth-oriented Philadelphia Union atop the MLS Power Rankings lasted just one week, with a veteran-laden Toronto FC taking the reins at the top of the league — a

10:54 AM ET The latest transfer window in history has finally closed and as you’d expect, some clubs and players have done better than others. Some teams did their business early, while others left it to the last minute after scrambling around for deadline-day bargains — although time will tell whether they are canny transfers

3:22 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer window very different from usual. After months without football, Europe’s top leagues have now announced the dates for the start of their summer windows, while a coordinated Oct. 5 end is expected. 2 Related The start of the Champions League mini-tournament in mid-August throws another

2:35 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Manchester United have completed the signing of striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer, the club announced on Monday. Cavani has signed a two-year deal at Old Trafford, while both the club and player have the option to break the agreement after one year. The

5:14 PM ET An absolutely riotous day of Premier League thrills and spills saw both Manchester United and Liverpool fall to humiliating and incredibly heavy defeats, with United going down 6-1 against Tottenham and Liverpool, even more improbably, getting thumped 7-2 by Aston Villa. That’s right: Two clubs with a whopping 39 English top-flight titles

3:00 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — the window closes for Europe’s top leagues on Monday — but here are the rumours floating around. Plus, check out the latest major completed transfers across Europe. Jump to: What could the big European clubs do on Deadline Day? Window closes: England

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer crossed the Rubicon as Manchester United manager on Sunday, the day he was humiliated by predecessor Jose Mourinho in a 6-1 defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford that might turn out to be the moment that triggered the search for his successor. Mauricio Pochettino, who Mourinho replaced at Spurs last November, is

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12:07 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Manchester United are in discussions to sign Edinson Cavani, sources have told ESPN. The striker, a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season, has been offered to every major club in Europe but United are now actively working on

4:13 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LEEDS, England — It was a mistake from Ederson that allowed Leeds United to claim a 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Elland Road on Saturday, but Pep Guardiola need only look at the other end of the pitch to understand the reason behind the result. After a breathtaking game

11:03 AM ET LONDON — Saturday’s emphatic win over Crystal Palace should dispel any premature suggestions that Frank Lampard is under immediate pressure at Chelsea, but the performance didn’t disprove any of the reasons behind that speculation, either. This was ultimately a comfortable afternoon for the Blues as they ran out 4-0 winners against a

12:11 PM ET The summer transfer window closes at midnight (CET) on Oct 5 and the final days of the market promise to be hectic, with clubs all over Europe aiming to plug holes in their squads. There are also a growing number of players who are running out of time to kick-start their careers

6:00 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen In April, I looked at the next generation of football stars; the top talents, aged 21 or under, who have shown the promise and ability to become the next household names. Tor-Kristian Karlsen is a Norwegian football scout and executive and is the former chief executive and sporting director at

8:01 AM ET Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho headlines this week’s ESPN’s Insider Notebook. Plus: The latest gossip from the grapevine ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday. Jump to: Inside Barca’s battle with Bayern for Dest | Barca avoid Messi situation with Fati | Mourinho’s Sorloth smokescreen | City beat United to

2:35 PM ET The Champions League is back, and back with a bang, after the draw for the 2020-21 group stage concluded on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. The top line? A head-to-head between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as Juventus and Barcelona were paired together in Group G, in a game that could also see

5:31 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LIVERPOOL, England — Eventually, both teams probably got the result their seasons needed. It took 90 goalless minutes and a penalty shootout but Arsenal booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup at Liverpool‘s expense. Joe Willock’s spot kick — the Gunners’ sixth — only just squirmed over

7:48 AM ET Barcelona have completed the signing of USMNT right-back Sergino Dest from Ajax. The 19-year-old joins Barca on a five-year deal, with Ajax receiving a fee of around €21 million plus a potential €5m in add-ons. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Transfer Q&A: How will summer transfers work? Dest,

1:02 AM ET The San Diego Loyal walked off the field in protest Wednesday night, saying a Phoenix Rising player used an anti-gay slur directed at midfielder Collin Martin in the first half of their USL Championship league match. Martin is an openly gay player. The game, played at Torero Stadium in San Diego, was