Getty Images The round of 16 is upon us as Gregg Berhalter and the United States men’s national team will take on the Netherlands in what promises to be a tough matchup on Saturday. The American defense has not conceded a goal on open play, but it will have to be on its toes to … Read more
3:06 PM ET Thibaut Courtois’ penalty save was similar to others in the group stage, showing a pattern in how players are approaching shootouts. Julian Finney/Getty Images It was supposed to be a historic moment for Canadian soccer. Within 10 minutes of their first men’s FIFA World Cup match since 1986, Canada had the chance … Read more
Getty Images The United States received major fitness boosts as the entire team was in training Friday in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against the Netherlands on Saturday. Christian Pulisic has already been cleared to be available following a pelvic contusion and Josh Sargent also seems ready to go … Read more
7:37 PM ET The group stage of the World Cup is complete! Two of South America’s sides are advancing to the knockout rounds, while two have been eliminated. Here’s what went right for the two are moving on (Argentina and Brazil) and what was wanting for the two going home (Uruguay and Ecuador). WHAT WENT … Read more
play Marcotti: Morocco aren’t a pushover for Spain (1:50)ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti defends Morocco after Spain finish 2nd in their group and face them in the round of 16. (1:50) 8:23 PM ET With just a month remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. … Read more
play Milos Degenek: Messi is the greatest, but he’s human (0:14)Australia and Columbus Crew defender Milos Degenek talks about his admiration for Lionel Messi before facing Argentina in the round of 16 at the World Cup. (0:14) 8:00 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — As Australia prepared for an intercontinental playoff against Peru back in June, … Read more
6:00 PM ET LA Galaxy president Chris Klein was suspended and the team fined $1 million by Major League Soccer on Friday for undisclosed payments involving Argentine winger Cristian Pavon in 2019. MLS stripped the team of $1 million in future general allocation money and said the Galaxy will not be allowed to acquire players … Read more
play Were Brazil too relaxed in Cameroon loss? (1:19)Luis Miguel Echegaray recaps Brazil’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their final Group H game. (1:19) 6:07 PM ET After nearly two wild and dramatic weeks at the World Cup, we have the reached the win-or-go-home portion of the tourney. Sixteen teams remain, 16 others have been … Read more
play Pulisic describes winning goal, sets new targets for USA (1:18)Christian Pulisic talks Sam Borden through his winning goal for USA vs. Iran and looks ahead to the last-16 clash with the Netherlands. (1:18) 1:01 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — If we’re at the point of examining strides and gait — and it certainly feels … Read more
play Why was Japan’s 2nd goal allowed to stand? (2:10)ESPN FC’s Dale Johnson explains why VAR chose not to disallow Japan’s 2nd goal against Spain. (2:10) 1:18 PM ET We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup. Uruguay‘s 2-0 win over Ghana was full of VAR drama — … Read more
