Just over a week ago, Marta — perhaps the most famous name in the women’s game, and a forward for the newly crowned NWSL champion Orlando Pride — said hers is the “best league in the world.” Given Orlando won the Supporters’ Shield for having the best regular-season record as well as all three playoff games in 90 minutes, yeah, they can probably safely say they’re the best team in…
In the span of six months, Lily Yohannes experienced the full gamut of reaction from fans of women’s international soccer. In June, Yohannes was celebrated as she scored on her international debut for the U.S. women’s national team against South Korea, making her — at the age of 16 — the third-youngest player to score for the USWNT. Because the appearance came in a friendly, though, it didn’t commit her…
Wrexham saw off Barnsley in League One on Tuesday to claim their third consecutive victory and, more importantly, strengthen their position in the automatic promotion spots at the top of the standings. For a long time it looked, for all the Red Dragons’ effort and endeavour, like the game would end goalless. That was until Oliver Rathbone’s goal in the second minute of injury time delivered a 1-0 win in…
Plymouth Argyle’s director of football Neil Dewsnip has backed Wayne Rooney and said everyone at the club is behind the manager to stay despite a poor run of form. Rooney’s side have conceded 10 goals in their past two matches, including a 6-1 defeat against Norwich City and a 4-0 loss to Bristol City in what the former England captain described as the “hardest week” of his managerial career. “He’s…
Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guéhi will escape an English Football Association (FA) charge after writing “I love Jesus” on his rainbow-coloured captain’s armband for Saturday’s 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United. Palace and Guehi have been reminded about their responsibilties that the appearance of a religious message on any item of clothing is prohibited as stated in Rule A4 of the FA’s kit and advertising regulations. However,…
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s Serie A match at home to Inter Milan on Sunday, with the game abandoned shortly afterward. Bove’s teammates immediately called for medical help and both sets of players surrounded the 22-year-old while he was being treated before he was swiftly stretchered off to an ambulance near the pitch and taken to Careggi…
Cristiano Ronaldo has missed the chance to win $1 million after losing a football shooting challenge to a fan. The Al Nassr captain took part in a contest organised by American YouTube sensation MrBeast. Ronaldo, 39, went head-to-head with Khalid, a subscriber of MrBeast’s YouTube channel. Presented as “the ultimate football phenomenon,” the Portugal captain stepped onto the pitch wearing an Al Nassr jersey with MrBeast written on the back.…
Chelsea and Manchester United could see interest for Liam Delap ended by Manchester City, while Real Madrid and Bayern Munich want Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Van Nistelrooy appointed new Leicester manager – Lampard: Chelsea interim stint like ‘babysitting’ – Pep: Title record keeping sack questions at…
Welcome to another edition of Onside/Offside! Luis Miguel Echegaray shares his point of view on the latest headlines in the soccer world, including standout performances, games you might have missed, what to keep an eye on in the coming days, and of course, what deserved extra love and criticism. This week: the similarities between Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola as Liverpool and Man City get ready for Sunday’s huge matchup,…
LONDON, England — United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes is back in London for her first match on English soil since her departure from Chelsea this summer. After 12 glittering years at the club, during which time she cemented her reputation as one of the best women managers ever, she took on a new challenge this summer and now appears rejuvenated and reinvigorated — a stark contrast…