Soccer

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNJul 19, 2023, 02:13 AM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award

Jul 18, 2023, 11:58 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is set to kick off July 20, with the final slated for Aug. 20 in Sydney. It’s the first time the tournament will have 32 nations competing for the world title, and viewers could be in store for the

Jul 18, 2023, 08:11 PM ET The moment is almost at hand, the Women’s World Cup is almost here and those making the pilgrimage Down Under to watch are landing in increasing numbers. And if you’re one of those headed to Oz for the tournament, or just looking to stand out in the group chat,

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJul 18, 2023, 01:14 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. The United States‘ elimination from the Gold Cup last week represented a checkpoint of sorts. For most of the year, various iterations of the team gathered in the wake of the FIFA World

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJul 18, 2023, 04:00 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is a race to lift the trophy, sure. But just because your team is going all out to win doesn’t mean they can’t look while they’re doing it. Editor’s Picks 2 Related England, France, Germany

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 17, 2023, 09:25 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Being the manager of the U.S. women’s national team is one of those jobs that comes with the seat already warm. History guarantees such an environment. The Americans have won four World

With a relatively inexperienced roster and a new coach, the USWNT faces its most unpredictable tournament in years. Your challenge? Build the ultimate USWNT goal machine. Select players, then compare your roster to the most recent one chosen by head coach Vlatko Andonovski. To win, you’ll need as many Expected Goals (xG) as possible and

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNJul 16, 2023, 09:18 PM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award

Mexico players celebrate after scoring a goal against Panama in the Gold Cup final. Getty Images Santiago Gimenez came off the bench to score a stellar late goal as Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win the Gold Cup at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. A well-drilled Panama team proved a tough out for Mexico and interim

Cesar Hernandez Jul 13, 2023, 03:34 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Typically even-tempered and collected, Mexico interim manager Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano couldn’t help but smile much more after collecting a 3-0 semifinal victory on Wednesday against Jamaica that has guided his team to the Gold Cup final. “If I rewind the tape to three weeks

Arch Bell, U.S. soccer writerJul 15, 2023, 03:38 PM ET Lionel Messi has come to MLS to play for Inter Miami CF. It is a seminal moment for the league in that arguably the greatest player in the history of the game has arrived on these shores less than a year after winning the World

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJul 15, 2023, 08:00 AM ET It has taken longer than most fans would have liked, but midfielder Declan Rice has finally completed his transfer to Arsenal with confirmation that the £100 million ($130m) deal, which could increase by up to £5m in add-ons, has now officially been done. The midfielder

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJul 14, 2023, 04:15 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. United States right-back Sergiño Dest said he intends to fight for his place at Barcelona after an ill-fated loan-spell at AC Milan last season. “I see myself staying,” Dest said Friday, ahead of

Jul 14, 2023, 08:28 AM ET This summer’s Women’s World Cup is going to be one for the books. Not only is it the first to be jointly hosted by multiple nations (matches will take place in both Australia and New Zealand), but it could be the first to see a team three-peat as champions.

Jul 14, 2023, 09:17 AM ET Kerr, Putellas and Morgan are three of the ones to watch this summer. Illustration by ESPN The Women’s World Cup is almost here! The tournament is a time to showcase the best players in the world and the up-and-comers. The 2023 edition, which starts July 20 in Australia and New

Jul 13, 2023, 01:45 PM ET Christian Pulisic said he wished he had been given more of an opportunity to prove himself at Chelsea, but that his move to AC Milan can help him reach another level as a player. The United States star signed a four-year contract with Milan this week to end a

Graham Hunter, Spain writerJul 13, 2023, 02:02 PM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Christian Pulisic joins AC Milan still defiant about his Chelsea record and deeply frustrated at a lack of faith and sufficient opportunities given to him at

Jul 13, 2023, 01:08 PM ET AC Milan have completed the signing of United States forward Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday. Milan beat off competition from Juventus, Lyon and Galatasaray to sign the player after moving closer to Chelsea’s £20 million ($25.9m) transfer valuation last weekend, sources told ESPN.