Leverkusen match unbeaten record, extend lead

ByReuters Bayer Leverkusen scored once in either half to battle past hosts Heidenheim 2-1 on Saturday and open up an eight-point gap at the top of the table while also equalling a German record of 32 matches without defeat across all competitions. The visitors, who have never won a Bundesliga title, snatched the lead on … Read more

Wrexham win, move into auto promotion places

ByESPN Wrexham edged to a 1-0 victory against Notts County on Saturday that saw them move into the automatic promotion spots in League Two. A 20th-minute strike by former Scotland forward Steven Fletcher was enough to seal the win for the team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, … Read more

MLS set for stand-in refs after union rejects CBA

play Why MLS shouldn’t punish Inter Miami if it breaks roster rules (1:15)Sebastian Salazar makes the case for MLS turning a blind eye to any salary cap breaches Inter Miami may incur. (1:15) The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), the union that represents officials working in MLS, the NWSL, and the USL, rejected a proposed … Read more

Ashworth pushes Man Utd to launch Chelsea raid

Manchester United are preparing a raid on Chelsea on recommendation of Dan Ashworth. The Newcastle technical director is set to join United and wants to add Chelsea‘s chief analyst Kyle Macaulay to his staff at Old Trafford. Macauley left Brighton for Chelsea with former manager Graham Potter and remained after the latter’s sacking. The Sun … Read more

Bayern Munich coach Tuchel admits Kane unhappy

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel admits Harry Kane is unhappy. Bayern have lost their past two games, with former Tottenham striker Kane failing to register a shot. Tuchel said: “Harry takes care of himself. He doesn’t need me. “He’s not happy with the connection in games. “Neither are we. I’ve rarely seen such a discrepancy … Read more

Transfer Talk: Rashford to replace Mbappé at PSG?

play Ancelotti dodges Mbappe to Real Madrid questions (0:27)Carlo Ancelotti refuses to be drawn on reports that Kylian Mbappe will sign for his Real Madrid side. (0:27) Feb 17, 2024, 06:44 PM ET The summer transfer window is still a ways from reopening in Europe, but there are plenty of moves in the works and … Read more

Arsenal vs. Man Utd breaks WSL crowd record

play How Arsenal held off pressure to keep in touch of Chelsea, Man City (2:22)Sophie Lawson breaks down Arsenal’s 3-1 victory against Manchester United in front of a Women’s Super League record crowd. (2:22) Arsenal‘s 3-1 Women’s Super League win against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday set a new attendance record for … Read more

Arteta: I won’t block coaches leaving Arsenal

play Arteta: Arsenal have to be in the conversation to sign players like Mbappe (0:44)Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal should be able to attract the world’s best players including Kylian Mbappe. (0:44) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted he will not block any member of his backroom staff from taking a managerial job amid interest from … Read more

U.S. U15 star youngest to sign Nike NIL deal

Nike has signed 13-year-old soccer phenom McKenna “Mak” Whitham to a name, image and likeness deal. Whitham becomes the youngest women’s soccer player and youngest athlete in any sport to sign an NIL deal with Nike. “It means everything to me,” Whitham told ESPN. “I’m just super excited to be part of the Nike family. … Read more