Getty Images After losing to Arsenal over the weekend, Manchester United have an excellent chance to bounce back against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday in the EFL Cup semifinal first leg, but it’s a match that they can’t look past as Steve Cooper’s side have steadied the ship. Forest are undefeated in four consecutive league games … Read more

4:29 PM ET There’s no such thing as a meaningless, consequence-free national team match. It remains an honor for the players involved, there are a few FIFA ratings points on the line and have you seen Twitter during a U.S. men’s national team match? The existential dread gets all over the furniture even in the … Read more

Getty Images After struggling for playing time and not staying all that fit with a current knee injury, Chelsea’s American talent Christian Pulisic could be on the move to AC Milan. Pulisic has played fewer than 800 minutes for Chelsea this season after not being allowed to leave the club after American Todd Boehly took … Read more

play Is a ‘big name’ manager the right approach for U.S. Soccer? (2:11)Herculez Gomez explains why appointing a “big name” manager would be a positive step for U.S. Soccer. (2:11) 6:09 PM ET CARSON, Calif. — For interim United States men’s national team coach Anthony Hudson, there is no hiding the obvious. After a successful … Read more

4:38 PM ET The Portland Thorns have fired their athletic trainer after an outside investigation found he illegally distrubted a controlled substance to players, the National Women’s Soccer League said Tuesday. The NWSL, beset in recent years by abuse and misconduct allegations, announced that the trainer, Pierre Soubrier, was fired along with Thorns assistant coach … Read more

play Is Jose Mourinho a realistic target for USMNT? (2:39)Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the possiility of Jose Mourinho managing the US national team. (2:39) 6:18 PM ET CARSON, California — Dual-national Alejandro Zendejas said he hasn’t closed the door to Mexico, despite accepting a first senior call up for the United States men’s … Read more

4:59 PM ET With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren’s Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementDo Not Sell or … Read more

12:24 PM ET Three men were arrested following reports of alleged homophobic chanting at the goalless draw between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield, Merseyside Police said on Tuesday. The men, aged 23, 37 and 49, were arrested on suspicion of “homophobic intentional harassment alarm and distress” in Saturday’s game, the police said in a statement … Read more

play Arnaut Danjuma scores extra-time winner for Villarreal (0:43)Arnaut Danjuma scores extra time winner for Villarreal (0:43) 1:28 PM ET Arnaut Danjuma is set to sign for Tottenham on loan after they hijacked his move from Villarreal to Everton, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Forward Danjuma, 25, had agreed a switch to Goodison Park — … Read more

play What happens next in the Manchester United sale? (1:47)Rob Dawson updates with the next steps in the sale of Manchester United, after Britain’s richest man registers his interest. (1:47) 8:20 AM ET Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said on Tuesday that his team have a good opportunity to win their first trophy since … Read more