Coming into the September international window, there’s an excitement around the United States men’s national team that hasn’t been seen in quite a while. You wouldn’t realize that they’ve only won one of their last seven matches since winning the Concacaf Nations League — a 2-0 victory over Bolivia — but that’s the spirit that a new coach can bring. …
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Andres Iniesta retires as a Barcelona and Spain legend, one of the most celebrated players of his generation
World Cup and UEFA Champions League winner Andres Iniesta announced his retirement on Tuesday, nearly 22 years after he began a career that would see him become one of the most celebrated and accomplished players of his generation. Iniesta broke the news in a social media post, a day after teasing the announcement with a video featuring a handful of …
Read More »Manchester City and Premier League both claim victory after ruling over associated party transactions released
The Premier League and Manchester City are both claiming victory after the ruling of their arbitration case was made public on Monday. City challenged the Premier League over its associated party transaction (APT) rules, which are designed to secure the competition’s balance, on the grounds that they were anti-competitive. Both sides welcomed the finding with the Premier League stating that …
Read More »Orlando Pride’s unbeaten streak continues as Marta and co. clinch NWSL shield; USMNT injuries lead to changes
Hey there! It’s a season for new accomplishments and new beginnings in American soccer, with the Orlando Pride charting new ground in the NWSL and Mauricio Pochettino finally taking charge of the U.S. men’s national team. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest to start the week. 📺 Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Monday, Oct. 7🏴 League Two: Bradford City vs. …
Read More »Erik ten Hag isn’t the answer to turn Manchester United around, but the club keeps asking the wrong questions
Most managers have a smaller impact on the success or failure of their squad than is generally stated. There is a reason why one of the best predictors of a league table at the start of the season is the wage budget. Talent that wins out. As Bill James famously noted, many coaches will prompt a reasonable upswing simply by …
Read More »PSG’s international break comes at exactly the right time after Arsenal loss and Nice draw expose worries
Getty Images Few European soccer teams have needed the October international break quite like Paris Saint-Germain, who arrive at the pause off the back of a 2-0 loss away at Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League and a 1-1 draw away at OGC Nice in Ligue 1. Isolated as just one week in a longer season, it might not be …
Read More »French midfielder Paul Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months, could a Juventus exit for MLS be next?
Getty Images The news that French midfielder Paul Pogba’s doping ban was officially reduced from four years to 18 months by the the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) became official on Monday. Pogba (31) was suspended in September 2023 and will be back at the beginning of 2025, as the ban was reduced to 18 months. The Juventus player …
Read More »NWSL Power Rankings: Orlando Pride keep riding high as they claim league shield on 23-game unbeaten streak
The 2024 NWSL regular season is nearly over and there’s a brand new NWSL Shield winner. The Orlando Pride are 23 games unbeaten and the winningest team in the league. Orlando have their first major hardware, they’re on the hunt for more, and will be the No. 1 seeded team headed to the postseason. There’s not much time remaining in …
Read More »Cowboys steal one from Steelers; Vanderbilt stuns Alabama; both NL Division Series tied
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Read More »USMNT’s Folarin Balogun injures shoulder ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first games as USA coach
Getty Images U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun came off in the second half of Monaco’s win over Rennes Saturday with an apparent shoulder injury, raising questions about whether or not he will be able to participate in Mauricio Pochettino’s first friendlies in charge of the national team. Balogun came off in the 64th minute of Monaco’s 2-1 victory …
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