Soccer

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 29, 2023, 12:21 PM ET Manchester United have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Mason Mount, sources have told ESPN. United will pay an initial £55 million ($69.4m) with another £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Sources have told ESPN the bonuses due to Chelsea

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 29, 2023, 02:45 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. ST. LOUIS — In international soccer lingo, Wednesday night’s Gold Cup match between the United States and St. Kitts and Nevis was, technically, a competitive one. Anyone who watched the Americans’ 6-0 win

Jon Molyneux-Carter, Senior EditorJun 29, 2023, 03:48 AM ET Once again, in spite of a global financial crisis, the men’s soccer clubs around Europe spent an incredible amount of money to sign players in January, and this summer may not be any different. Indeed, clubs spent a record $1.57 billion (£1.27bn) on transfers in the

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick for the U.S. in its Gold Cup win over St. Kitts on Wednesday. John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images ST. LOUIS — Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick and the United

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 08:00 AM ET This summer was supposed to mark the start of a new era at Manchester United. Instead, so far, it’s been the same old story. Rather than new owners sweeping into Old Trafford to inject new life into a sleeping giant of a football club, supporters have seen

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 04:19 AM ET Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham United for Declan Rice after submitting a third offer for the midfielder of £100 million ($127.1m) plus £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal and West Ham remain in negotiations over the payment structure and

ESPN News Service Jun 27, 2023, 03:43 PM ET PSV Eindhoven have signed United States men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, sources have told ESPN. Sources added that the transfer fee is €9 million ($9.8 million) and that Pepi will sign a five-year deal after completing his medical. The move

Jun 27, 2023, 03:03 PM ET United States women’s national team player Megan Rapinoe said the upcoming Women’s World Cup feels like a “paradigm shift,” but that women’s sports continue to face challenges in terms of equality. “I think just in general, women’s sports right now feels like we’re sort of out of just the

Harry Kane is Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time record goal scorer. Julian Finney/Getty Images Harry Kane has been told by Tottenham Hotspur that he is not available for transfer this summer, sources have told ESPN, despite Bayern Munich stepping up their interest in the England captain. It has been reported that Bayern have submitted a €70 million ($60.2m)

It was a close call for the No. 1 overall pick, but Saka’s brilliant season for club and country put him over the top. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images We’re both big NBA fans, and the draft is a special day for those who love the league. Football is an entirely different sport, with youngsters joining top clubs

Some clubs have managed the transfer market especially well in recent years (Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool have led the way), while others have struggled to match up (namely Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea.) But sometimes there is little they can do, as it is the players who hold the power. July 1 marks

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 26, 2023, 04:13 AM ET Barcelona have confirmed the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City as a free agent. Gundogan, 32, is out of contract with City at the end of the month and has agreed to join Barca on a two-year deal with the option for a

Jun 25, 2023, 03:24 PM ET Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the two clubs announced on Sunday. “We’ll continue to make history together,” Al-Hilal said on Twitter, alongside a short video featuring Koulibaly. The four-time Asian Champions League winners said Koulibaly’s contract would run until

Gustavo Hofman Jun 25, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior’s love of U.S. sports will leave a legacy that goes well beyond some superstar friendships and an epic collection of signed jerseys. Vinicius Junior The images of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker greeting each other after the

Jon Arnold Jun 25, 2023, 01:38 AM ET CHICAGO — The United States wants to be the team to beat at the 2023 Gold Cup. After all, it is the defending champion and the title-holders of the recently completed Concacaf Nations League. But it spent most of its tournament-opening match Saturday against Jamaica chasing instead

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 24, 2023, 05:16 AM ET Chelsea have rejected Manchester United‘s latest bid for Mason Mount but have offered face-to-face negotiations in an effort to get the deal over the line, sources have told ESPN. United made a bid of £55 million ($69.9m) plus add-ons on Friday, which was knocked by Chelsea. –

Jon Arnold Jun 23, 2023, 09:09 AM ET There was Christian Pulisic enjoying a champagne shower. Folarin Balogun running in behind a Canada center-back to finish off a pristine pass from Gio Reyna. Weston McKennie channeling a Renaissance painting when kissing the badge of his ripped shirt. United States men’s national team fans enjoyed plenty

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 23, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Sergio Busquets announced his decision to leave Barcelona at the expiry of his contract in May. David Ramos/Getty Images Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will join former teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami FC this summer. The MLS side has announced the arrival of the Spain international