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Getty Images A youthful version of the U.S. men’s national team will return to play for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand this month as they begin to put the disappointment of this summer’s Copa America behind them. Experienced players like Christian Pulisic and Tim Ream lead the group but will be mixed in alongside newcomers like Standard Liege defender …

Getty Images The wait for Kylian Mbappe’s first La Liga goal is officially over with the World Cup winner scoring his first league goals for Real Madrid on Sunday in their clash against Real Betis, bagging both in a 2-0 victory. He scored in the 67th minute of a goalless game through a play that started with Vinicius Junior running …

The U.S. men’s national team seems eager to soft-launch a new era, even if the head coach they hope will lead them through it will not be on the touchline just yet. As the wait for Mauricio Pochettino to officially take the reins continues, the USMNT roster for their September friendlies against Canada and New Zealand is an attempt to freshen …

Getty Images Manuel Ugarte was presented to the Manchester United supporters present at Old Trafford on Sunday but the Uruguay international was not in action on the field as the Red Devils slumped to a 3-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool. Ugarte got his first taste of English soccer from the stands and although it was arguably a good thing …

Getty Images Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino suggested on Saturday that Lionel Messi could be weeks away from returning to the pitch, offering the team a significant boost ahead of the MLS Cup playoffs. Messi has not played since injuring his ankle during Argentina’s win in the Copa America final on July 14, missing eight Inter Miami games …

Getty Images The international break may be coming for players in top leagues but that doesn’t mean that there weren’t Americans to watch around the English Football League and beyond in a subdued week. Aidan Morris is settling in well for Middlesbrough, Donovan Pines scored yet again and Ethan Horvath keeps letting in goals for Cardiff City.  Check out how …

Getty Images It’s another rivalry game between Manchester United and Liverpool but things have changed a bit ahead of their meeting on Sunday. It’ll be the biggest test of the young season so far for new Liverpool manager Arne Slot but his Reds will also test Manchester United’s new-look defense. Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt will bring a much-needed …

Getty Images The stoppage-time magic has run out for Bayer Leverkusen as a 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig saw their 35-match unbeaten streak in Bundesliga play come to an end on Saturday. A brace from Lois Openda was too much for Leverkusen to overcome despite scoring two goals in the first half of play. The loss is the first for …

Chelsea can make it two wins from their first three Premier League games on Sunday with the visit of Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have one win from their first two games while the Eagles have lost both of their opening pair of fixtures. Although too early into the season to read too much into the EPL standings, …

Real Madrid host Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe remains in search of his first goal in Spanish soccer. The French superstar has already scored once for Los Blancos in the UEFA Super Cup but so far his maiden strike in the Spanish topflight has been elusive as Carlo Ancelotti’s men have struggled to get going. …