USWNT shakeup continues with GM Markgraf exit

play Why Sarina Wiegman could replace Andonovski as USWNT boss (1:40)Mark Ogden discusses why he thinks England boss Sarina Wiegman could be tempted to take over as manager of the USWNT. (1:40) The U.S. women’s national team‘s leadership shakeup will continue with general manager Kate Markgraf set to leave her role at the end of … Read more

Transfer Talk: Chelsea start talks for New England’s Djorde Petrovic

play How Chelsea have navigated financial fair play rules despite big spending (2:32)Gab Marcotti explains how Chelsea have avoided the financial fair play rules despite spending nearly ?1 billion since Todd Boehly has taken over. (2:32) Aug 18, 2023, 06:21 PM ET The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of … Read more

Chelsea boss Pochettino hints new keeper signing planned

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has been questioned about his goalkeeping plans for the season. The Blues have lost both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga during the summer transfer window. The Stanford Bridge club have also secured former Brighton shot stopper Robert Sanchez. Asked if Sanchez would be the no.1 this term, Pochettino told reporters: “That … Read more

Chelsea manager Pochettino ponders Lavia, Caicedo debuts

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has outlined the chances of two new signings making their debuts against West Ham over the weekend. The Blues have signed midfielders Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Romeo Lavia from Southampton. After securing both of their key targets, Pochettino must decide how to integrate the two into his team. He told … Read more

Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen odds, prediction, start time: 2023 Bundesliga picks, best bets for August 18

Getty Images Reigning champions Bayern Munich attempt to continue their dominance in the all-time series when they visit Werder Bremen for the opener of the 2023-24 Bundesliga season on Friday. Bayern are unbeaten in their last 31 meetings with Bremen, posting 27 victories and four draws since suffering a 5-2 loss in September 2008. The … Read more

Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United prediction, time, odds: 2023 English Premier League picks for Aug. 18

Getty Images Nottingham Forest will look to open their home slate in a positive fashion when they take on newly elevated Sheffield United in a key early-season English Premier League match on Friday. Nottingham Forest (0-1) lost their season opener 2-1 to Arsenal, despite having a chance to earn a draw late. Sheffield United (0-1) … Read more

Sources: USMNT’s Adams close to Prem return

United States captain Tyler Adams is on the verge of a move to Premier League side Bournemouth, sources have told ESPN. The USMNT midfielder was with Leeds United last season but, after their relegation from the Premier League, Bournemouth have activated a clause in Adams’ contract which will see him leave Elland Road for a … Read more

Sources: Chelsea join Barca in Fresneda race

play How Chelsea have navigated financial fair play rules despite big spending (2:32)Gab Marcotti explains how Chelsea have avoided the financial fair play rules despite spending nearly ?1 billion since Todd Boehly has taken over. (2:32) Aug 18, 2023, 06:59 AM ET Chelsea have entered the race to sign Iv?n Fresneda, sources have told ESPN, … Read more