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U.S. women’s national team attacker and club franchise player Mallory Swanson will not be with Chicago Stars FC on Friday during their regular season opener. A club spokesperson and head coach Lorne Donaldson confirmed the absence on Wednesday during the club’s match week availability. “Maybe [the club’s media relations department] can answer more, But to me, it’s a week-to-week thing. …

Real Madrid’s triumph over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday was full of twists and turns, but perhaps none were as dramatic as Julian Alvarez’s invalidated penalty kick. Alvarez was second in Atletico’s procession as the match advanced to penalty kicks, with the aggregate score tied at 2-2 after 120 minutes at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday. …

Other than those pesky goals conceded, this night went about as well as Mikel Arteta could have wished. Not for a moment did the six goal margin Arsenal built for themselves in the first leg look under threat. The opportunity presented itself for him to indulge his unconventional desire to deploy as many left backs as one football team could …

U.S. women’s national team star Trinity Rodman said she is interested in leaving the NWSL to play for a team in Europe sometime in the future, which would make her the latest in a long list of international teammates who have made the move across the Atlantic Ocean. Rodman has spent the entirety of her professional career with the Washington …

In their third time meeting in a week, Club America will be hoping for goals while Chivas are fine, protecting their one goal lead with a potential trip to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup on the line. These two Liga MX giants have met both in cup play and the league with only one goal being scored in …

Another edition of the Madrid derby will take place in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday with Atletico Madrid hosting Real Madrid as both sides eye a spot in the quarterfinals. Reigning champions Real Madrid won 2-1 in the first leg, but the narrow margins and the competitive nature of last week’s game sets up for an intriguing conclusion to …

CBS Sports The 2025 NWSL regular season begins on Friday and the league is gearing up for an exciting year. Orlando Pride are regning title holders and the Washington Spirit recetly clinched the 2025 Challenge Cup. Offseason moves have already seperated some teams from others, but only play on the pitch will deterime where teams will fall on the league …

Hometown rivals will clash again in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 as Atletico Madrid prepare to host Real Madrid on Wednesday on Paramount+. Real Madrid won the first leg 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, then defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in La Liga play over the weekend. Atletico will look to rebound in front of their home fans, especially …

The US men’s national team roster is set for the Concacadf Nations Leauge finals. The USMNT will kick off on March 20 Panama at SoFi Stadium on Paramount+ with the first trophy of the Mauricio Pochettino era in their sites. Injuries to Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi along with Serginio Dest returning to health, but not deemed ready for this roster …

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Germany, Lille and Dortmund will have everything to play for on Wednesday in Lille. The winner of the match will have a looming date with Barcelona in the next round, but that’s something to worry about after getting through this round. Lille was able to win their match over the weekend …