Soccer

2:49 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has reached 700 club career goals after scoring in Manchester United‘s 2-1 Premier League win over Everton on Sunday. Ronaldo’s 700 goals have come in 944 games for Sporting Lisbon, United, Real Madrid and Juventus. – Dawson: Ronaldo proves worth to United with Everton winner– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,

12:15 PM ET U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said that additional allegations of abuse have come to light since the publication of the Yates report on Monday. Parlow Cone made the disclosure of at least three additional cases in a pair of interviews with CNN. According to CNN’s report, Parlow Cone didn’t provide

Oct 7, 2022 The 2022 MLS regular season has come down to Decision Day, with many playoff places still up for grabs and teams jockeying for seeding in the conference standings. Here’s a look at Sunday’s games: – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Atlanta United FC vs. New York City FC Atlanta

12:00 PM ET Adam Brown Chelsea enjoyed their third straight victory in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as they defeated Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. 2 Related A controlled first half saw only half-chances created while Wolves could only threaten from range, but it was the home side who edged themselves into the lead

5:04 AM ET Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club’s first team. Ronaldo, in his second spell at United, has started only one league

7:51 PM ET LONDON — In one emotive moment at Wembley, the players of England and the United States highlighted the vulnerability of the women’s game at the end of an emotionally draining week for the sport. And then they gave us a 90-minute showcase of all of its strengths. A collective prematch team photograph

3:00 PM ET LONDON — Players from England and the United States Women’s national team unveiled a banner before kick off in their match Friday at Wembley showing their support for victims of sexual abuse. The players held a banner saying “Protect the Players” in the Wembley center circle, while Wembley’s arch above the stadium

3:31 AM ET He’s one of the greatest players of all time but nobody appears interested in Cristiano Ronaldo — ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Could Lionel Messi make a sensational return to Barcelona? Jump to: Messi back to Barca? | Chelsea left it too late on Leao | Pep targeted Lisandro Martinez

3:55 PM ET In its decade of existence, the National Women’s Soccer League has been rocked by widespread allegations of emotional, verbal and sexual abuse. The E60 documentary “Truth Be Told,” which is now available to watch on ESPN+, chronicles some of the most serious allegations of abuse in the NWSL, with a closer look

8:00 AM ET Just how good can Erling Haaland be, and how many goal-scoring records will the Manchester City striker break? The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero and Alan Shearer are nervously waiting to learn the answers. 2 Related Since completing a £51 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to City this summer,

4:00 AM ET Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage is wrapped up, providing fans with plenty to talk about and more to look forward to. After an exciting third round of games, we asked our writers Sam Marsden, Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens to answer some of our burning questions. – Stream on

12:43 PM ET Ian DarkeESPN.com writer Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer voices.

10:00 AM ET As friendlies go, Friday’s matchup between the U.S. women’s national team and England is about as enticing as they get. Fresh off winning the 2022 Euros, the Lionesses will be eager to keep manager Sarina Wiegman’s incredible unbeaten streak going against the reigning World Cup champions. The U.S., meanwhile, might have won

6:28 AM ET Rodrigo Faez Moises Llorens Atletico Madrid are set to agree a deal with Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann on a permanent basis, multiple sources have told ESPN, bringing an end to the stalemate that has seen the France forward start just one LaLiga game this season. Griezmann, 31, returned to Atletico —

7:45 PM ET Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson and Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler are both stepping away from decision-making roles with their respective National Women’s Soccer League clubs until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous reports of sexual misconduct and abuse around the league. Paulson, who is also the

11:19 AM ET An investigation commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and conducted by former U.S. deputy attorney general Sally Yates was released Monday, and it includes revelations that are sure to send shockwaves throughout women’s soccer and raise tough questions about accountability and player safety. The report’s findings focus heavily on three coaches in

6:47 AM ET Associated Press A memorial for victims of the stampede at Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, East Java. Juni Kriswanto/AFP via Getty Images Indonesian police said Tuesday that the gates at the football stadium where police fired tear gas and set off a deadly crush were too small and could only accommodate two at a

4:34 PM ET U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said Monday that the findings of the investigation by Sally Q. Yates are just a “first step” in changing an environment that allowed the abuse of professional women players to take place unchecked for many years. The findings of the USSF-commissioned Yates report, which were