Getty Images After a pause for the international break, the NWSL Playoffs return with the championship just one week away. Before that, though, four teams will duke it out in Sunday’s semifinal matchups. After securing first-round byes, the San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns play for the first time in three weeks with their respective … Read more
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is delighted working with Gigi Buffon with Italy. The former Juventus keeper is now team manager of the Azzurri squad. Vicario grew up studying Buffon and said: “Buffon was the first I really followed and having him there is so important, as he always gives us valuable advice. I also used … Read more
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay admits the away support inspired the players for yesterday’s win at Fulham. McTominay admits a banner unfurled at the away end struck the players before kickoff. The banner read “Play like you mean it” and McTominay said: “Yeah we’ve seen it, we’ve seen the banner before the game. “And a … Read more
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is delighted with the new leadership being formed. Jordan Henderson and James Milner have been adequately replaced since their summer departures, says Klopp. “The boys are all different,” said the Reds boss. “We lost Jordan Henderson and James Milner, the two captains of this team for years. I was very hopeful … Read more
Nov 4, 2023, 03:08 PM ET Erling Haaland was substituted at half-time in Manchester City‘s 6-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday after twisting an ankle. City manager Pep Guardiola said he withdrew the striker as a precaution, but it was too soon to tell if Haaland would be available for Tuesday’s Champions League game against … Read more
ByReuters Barcelona‘s Ronald Araujo headed a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday as they kept pace with the leaders in LaLiga after being outplayed by the hosts. Real Sociedad had chances in the first half but were foiled by a series of saves from Marc-Andre ter Stegen. – Stream … Read more
Erik ten Hag has responded to criticism of his captain Bruno Fernandes by insisting he’s happy with his choice after the midfielder scored a vital winner for Manchester United against Fulham. Ten Hag has faced calls from former players including Roy Keane to strip Fernandes of the captaincy following the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. … Read more
Getty Images Emma Hayes is leaving her job on the sidelines at Chelsea and is in negotiations to become the next U.S. women’s national team head coach, sources confirmed to CBS Sports. Backheeld first reported the news of Hayes exiting the WSL side at the end of the year for the USWNT. Hayes is set … Read more
Getty Images There should be a festive atmosphere Sunday at Kenilworth Road when Luton Ton host Liverpool in a 2023-24 English Premier League matchup. Liverpool (7-2-1) are second in the Premier League table, two points behind leader Tottenham entering Matchweek 11. Luton Town (1-2-7) sit in 18th place as they navigate the top flight for … Read more
Getty Images All eyes are on strikers as Arsenal and Newcastle United meet in a critical match for the top four race. Without Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta has had to turn to Eddie Nketiah who responded in a big way with a hat trick against Sheffield United last time out in the Premier League, while … Read more
