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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 28, 2023, 08:20 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 SYDNEY, Australia — Of all the players England could not afford to lose for this Women’s World Cup,

Jul 28, 2023, 06:30 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 28, 2023, 07:30 AM ET SAN DIEGO — Not even the bright lights of New York and Las Vegas can distract Erik ten Hag from his mission to get Manchester United back to the top. The team are visiting some of the biggest and busiest cities in the world on their U.S.

Marissa Lordanic Jul 27, 2023, 08:00 PM ET BRISBANE, Australia — “Is that Alanna Kennedy playing up top?” was the question whispered around the stands of Brisbane Stadium. The answer was “yes.” After playing in the heart of defence for 82 minutes, Kennedy had been pushed forward to play as a second striker. It wasn’t

Jul 27, 2023, 08:00 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and

What makes this summer’s Kylian Mbappe contract saga different from the previous ones? Money, to start with. Like the €700 million ($773m) package (€300m in transfer fees, the rest in wages over several years) that Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal are supposedly putting on the table. It’s enough for NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lindsey Horan‘s 62nd-minute header helped the U.S. women’s national team rally from 1-0 down to take a draw against the Netherlands in their second Group E game. The Dutch opened the game brightly, absorbing early U.S. aggression and striking first against the run of play, when Jill Roord latched onto a

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 26, 2023, 09:39 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — From the moment the draw for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup came out last October, there was one match among the group stage games that stood out:

Jul 26, 2023, 10:32 AM ET Adriana Leon celebrates her goal for Canada on Wednesday. Will Russell – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check

Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 26, 2023, 12:30 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called

ESPN News Services Jul 25, 2023, 06:51 PM ET Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets were both named in Inter Miami CF’s starting lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since joining the MLS side. The former Barcelona teammates will anchor Miami’s side in its Leagues Cup matchup with Atlanta United FC at DRV PNK

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 25, 2023, 10:07 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — When Crystal Dunn walked into her hotel room for the first time upon arriving for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, she couldn’t help but feel like part of

Jul 24, 2023, 07:10 AM ET Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal made a record €300 million ($332m) bid for France striker Kylian Mbappé on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and have given Al Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with the player. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Instead,

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 24, 2023, 09:13 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The expectations surrounding the U.S. women’s national team have long been stratospheric. Anytime a major tournament takes place, it’s win or else. At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World

Jul 23, 2023, 09:30 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and

ESPN News Services Jul 23, 2023, 11:31 PM ET ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop is conscious and doing OK after collapsing on the field at the Rose Bowl during a broadcast ahead of AC Milan’s friendly with Real Madrid on Sunday night. Hislop was speaking on camera with co-host Dan Thomas when he stumbled and fell

Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 23, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called

Jul 23, 2023, 09:30 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the 2023 World Cup as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from