Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Can Aston Villa stage an upset vs. Barcelona?

# Matchday 4 at a Glance The UEFA Champions League league phase reaches its halfway point after Matchday 4, with four matches remaining for teams to strengthen their positions in the race for the knockout rounds. Following a high-scoring Matchday 3, another set of compelling fixtures awaits, including Barcelona vs. Aston Villa and RB Leipzig … Read more

NWSL Team of the Week: Sophia Wilson returns to Thorns with goals, Gotham FC players step up for NWSL Shield

# A Defining Final Day Before the Playoffs The 2026 NWSL regular season ended with a high-stakes Decision Day. Gotham FC secured the NWSL Shield, while Seattle Reign claimed the league’s final playoff spot. With all eight matches kicking off simultaneously, several players delivered performances that could carry momentum into the postseason. Here are the … Read more

Footy Fix: How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona vs. Aston Villa in UCL

# How to Watch UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 features a packed schedule, including Bayern Munich vs. Atlético Madrid, Barcelona vs. Aston Villa, and Manchester United vs. Roma. Here’s the complete U.S. viewing guide, with kickoff times and broadcast information for the matches on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. … Read more

Manchester United’s players, not Michael Carrick, should shoulder the blame after embarrassing loss to Chelsea

## Manchester United Players, Not Michael Carrick, Must Answer for Chelsea Defeat Manchester United’s loss to Chelsea intensified scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick, the club’s recruitment and its ownership. But the performance at Stamford Bridge pointed to a more immediate problem: senior players failed to take responsibility when the match was there to be won. … Read more

MLS reveals 2027 sprint season schedule ahead of shift to European calendar

# What to Know About the 2027 MLS Sprint Season Major League Soccer has announced the schedule structure for its 2027 Sprint Season, a condensed competition designed to help the league transition to a European-style calendar. Each club will play 14 regular-season matches from February through May before the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs determine the … Read more

Manchester United stick with Michael Carrick ahead of Chelsea matchup as dressing-room discord fuels crisis

Manchester United will keep Michael Carrick in charge for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Chelsea, despite an eight-game winless run and growing tension inside the club. With the team struggling on the pitch and players publicly questioning its direction, the match at Stamford Bridge could become a defining moment for Carrick and United. During the … Read more

What’s wrong with Kai Havertz and can he fix it in time for Liverpool vs. Arsenal showdown

# Arsenal’s attacking challenge ahead of Liverpool Arsenal face a major test at Anfield against Liverpool, and Kai Havertz’s form could prove decisive. The versatile forward has shown he can lead the line in big matches, but he enters the Premier League showdown amid a dip in output and an unusual run of offside decisions. … Read more

From last place to the playoffs: How the Philadelphia Union pulled off MLS’s most stunning turnaround

The Philadelphia Union’s 2026 MLS season looked close to lost at the World Cup break. With just seven points, they sat last in the Eastern Conference and at the bottom of the league. But a coaching change, tactical adjustments and a surge from young players transformed the club’s season—and helped Philadelphia secure an MLS Cup … Read more