Football

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick for the U.S. in its Gold Cup win over St. Kitts on Wednesday. John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images ST. LOUIS — Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick and the United

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 08:00 AM ET This summer was supposed to mark the start of a new era at Manchester United. Instead, so far, it’s been the same old story. Rather than new owners sweeping into Old Trafford to inject new life into a sleeping giant of a football club, supporters have seen

Sid Lowe, Spain writerJun 28, 2023, 06:00 AM ET This story could start with Jonathan Woodgate’s words the day he played his first game for Real Madrid, only the words he used then can’t be used here, in a family publication. Down under the main stand at the Santiago Bernabeu, a little while after that

Jun 27, 2023, 03:03 PM ET United States women’s national team player Megan Rapinoe said the upcoming Women’s World Cup feels like a “paradigm shift,” but that women’s sports continue to face challenges in terms of equality. “I think just in general, women’s sports right now feels like we’re sort of out of just the

ESPN News Service Jun 27, 2023, 03:43 PM ET PSV Eindhoven have signed United States men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, sources have told ESPN. Sources added that the transfer fee is €9 million ($9.8 million) and that Pepi will sign a five-year deal after completing his medical. The move

Graham Hunter, Spain writerJun 27, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Whatever happens next for Ilkay Gundogan and however he performs after achieving supremacy with Manchester City, Barcelona know they’ve acquired an elite footballer who truly yearned

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 26, 2023, 11:00 AM ET EA Sports is on a bit of a roll when it comes to using its FIFA games to correctly predict men’s World Cup winners, with a flawless streak stretching back four tournaments. The gaming giant has successfully used its football franchise to forecast the winners

It was a close call for the No. 1 overall pick, but Saka’s brilliant season for club and country put him over the top. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images We’re both big NBA fans, and the draft is a special day for those who love the league. Football is an entirely different sport, with youngsters joining top clubs

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 26, 2023, 07:59 AM ET Real Madrid remain cautious over the possible signing of Kylian Mbappe, sources have told ESPN, but the club are also hopeful that a deal could finally be done to land the Paris Saint-Germain forward this summer. There is a reluctance to talk openly about the

Jun 25, 2023, 03:24 PM ET Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the two clubs announced on Sunday. “We’ll continue to make history together,” Al-Hilal said on Twitter, alongside a short video featuring Koulibaly. The four-time Asian Champions League winners said Koulibaly’s contract would run until

Jon Arnold Jun 25, 2023, 01:38 AM ET CHICAGO — The United States wants to be the team to beat at the 2023 Gold Cup. After all, it is the defending champion and the title-holders of the recently completed Concacaf Nations League. But it spent most of its tournament-opening match Saturday against Jamaica chasing instead

Gustavo Hofman Jun 25, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior’s love of U.S. sports will leave a legacy that goes well beyond some superstar friendships and an epic collection of signed jerseys. Vinicius Junior The images of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker greeting each other after the

Brandon Vazquez celebrates after scoring a goal against Jamaica in the Gold Cup. Getty Images Brandon Vazquez came off the bench to score a late goal as the United States drew 1-1 with Jamaica to begin Group A play in the Gold Cup at Soldier Field on Saturday night.  Interim coach B.J. Callaghan was still

Cesar Hernandez Jun 23, 2023, 09:08 AM ET After making his U.S. debut in January, Brandon Vazquez looks set to lead the Americans at the Gold Cup beginning on Saturday. Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/Getty Images Long before becoming an MLS star with FC Cincinnati and playing for the United States men’s national team, Brandon Vazquez was just

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 24, 2023, 05:16 AM ET Chelsea have rejected Manchester United‘s latest bid for Mason Mount but have offered face-to-face negotiations in an effort to get the deal over the line, sources have told ESPN. United made a bid of £55 million ($69.9m) plus add-ons on Friday, which was knocked by Chelsea. –

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 23, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Sergio Busquets announced his decision to leave Barcelona at the expiry of his contract in May. David Ramos/Getty Images Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will join former teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami FC this summer. The MLS side has announced the arrival of the Spain international

Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNJun 23, 2023, 09:20 AM ET Each week, Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses the latest from the soccer world and shares his opinions, whether you agree with them or not. From standout performances and what you might have missed to what to keep an eye on in the coming days, LME has a

Jun 23, 2023, 04:01 AM ET While the English Premier League started on June 14 (read our preview here), the transfer window opens on July 1 across the rest of Europe and clubs have been planning their business after a long season interrupted by the 2022 World Cup in November and December. ESPN writers have