Getty Images Barcelona are out to make up for their Copa del Rey elimination when they get back to La Liga action against Villarreal on Saturday. The Catalan giants went down 4-2 to Athletic Club in midweek while El Submarino Amarillo drew with Mallorca last time out and Xavi has recognized that the pressure is … Read more
play Sam Mewis compares NWSL to European football (1:02)Sam Mewis shares what she has noticed as the biggest difference between the NWSL and European football. (1:02) Jan 25, 2024, 04:46 PM ET The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) released its 2024 schedule Thursday, including the inaugural match at the Kansas City Current‘s CPKC Stadium against … Read more
Jan 25, 2024, 02:37 PM ET World Cup qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean took shape Thursday with the draw for a 30-nation second round that will narrow the field to 12 finalists for three automatic berths to join the United States, Mexico and Canada in the 2026 tournament. The region’s three … Read more
Jan 25, 2024, 07:50 AM ET Claudio Echeverri will continue to play for River Plate until he moves to Man City next January. Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Manchester City have completed the signing of highly rated Argentina under-23 midfielder Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, the club announced on Thursday. The 18-year-old has penned a contract … Read more
play Faez: PSG & Real Madrid want to avoid another Mbappe ‘soap opera’ (1:39)Rodrigo Faez updates on the offers presented to Kylian Mbappe from his current club PSG, and long-term suitors Real Madrid. (1:39) Jan 25, 2024, 05:42 AM ET Kylian Mbappé has received an offer to join Real Madrid as a free agent next … Read more
Claudio Echeverri, seen here after scoring at the U-17 World Cup in November, has become the next teenager to attract the interest of top clubs despite limited first-team success. Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Following the path laid down by Julián Álvarez two seasons ago, Claudio Echeverri is moving from River Plate in Argentina to Manchester … Read more
Getty Images Manchester City have signed highly-rated teen midfielder Claudio Echeverri from River Plate in a deal that could ultimately be worth over $25 million. The 18-year-old, who won the Bronze Ball after registering five goals and two assists at last year’s Under-17 World Cup, has signed a contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2028, … Read more
Getty Images Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has seen a judge in his homeland propose that his kiss involving La Roja captain Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup win should go to trial. Disgraced former Spanish supremo Rubiales grabbed Hermoso and forcefully kissed her in the aftermath of Spain’s triumph in Sydney … Read more
Real Betis midfielder Isco has recalled breaking a commitment to Manuel Pellegrini about moving to Manchester City. His departure from Málaga coincided with that of his coach, Pellegrini, who was leaving for City. The then youngster had promised his coach that they would go to England together. He said on Universo Valdano, “Before we went … Read more
Jan 24, 2024, 11:59 AM ET As offseasons go, this will be a big one for several players on the U.S. women’s national team. Fresh off disappointment at the Women’s World Cup over the summer and with the Olympics coming quickly under a new incoming coach, several players have made moves that could have a … Read more
