Soccer

4:29 PM ET There’s no such thing as a meaningless, consequence-free national team match. It remains an honor for the players involved, there are a few FIFA ratings points on the line and have you seen Twitter during a U.S. men’s national team match? The existential dread gets all over the furniture even in the

6:09 PM ET CARSON, Calif. — For interim United States men’s national team coach Anthony Hudson, there is no hiding the obvious. After a successful run to the Round of 16 at the World Cup, the hope was to build off — and celebrate — that performance to begin the new cycle. Instead, after a

8:00 AM ET Kylian Mbappe became the first man to score five goals in a single competitive game for Paris Saint-Germain. Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images Kylian Mbappe broke new ground on Monday by scoring five goals in Paris Saint-Germain‘s 7-0 demolition of sixth-tier side Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The

10:27 AM ET Jeff Carlisle Close Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Club America attacker Alejandro Zendejas is the most hotly anticipated January camp debutante

5:48 PM ET LONDON — In his 300th Premier League appearance, Harry Kane equalled the late Jimmy Greaves’ record of 266 goals for Tottenham as his first-half winner gave Tottenham a key 1-0 win at Fulham on Monday. Kickoff was delayed by nearly 20 minutes due to local transport chaos, and it was Fulham who

6:00 AM ET Erling Haaland‘s immense debut season in the Premier League continued apace on Sunday, with the Manchester City striker scoring all three goals in his side’s 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Haaland’s match-winning hat trick at Molineux was his fourth triple in the league this season, putting him on par with Harry Kane

9:26 PM ET Another weekend of European football is in the books and, once again, there is drama everywhere you look. In addition to Arsenal‘s big win over Manchester United, the Premier League saw Liverpool and Chelsea play out a dismal draw while Erling Haaland set more records when it comes to his goals. –

4:53 PM ET On Friday, Juventus were found guilty of transfer irregularities and docked 15 points by the Italian Football Association’s sporting tribunal, a decision that pushes them from third place down to midtable. Eleven current or former Juventus directors were also banned, including former president Andrea Agnelli (two years), former chief football officer Fabio

8:46 PM ET Associated Press Anthony Hudson’s first practice in charge of the U.S. men’s national team would have been a career milestone for the veteran coach in ideal circumstances. The actual situation is no cause for celebration, Hudson admits. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Hudson has no idea how long he’ll

7:27 PM ET Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that there is “no chance” of them catching Premier League leaders Arsenal unless they improve on their recent performances. City have dropped eight points in their last six Premier League games to trail Arsenal by five points, having played a game more. – Stream

9:20 AM ET Jeff Kassouf The friendlies against New Zealand allowed the U.S. to hone in on areas of improvement as well as give younger players a chance to prove themselves. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) Saturday’s warm-up did not go as planned for the United States women’s national team. Forward Alex Morgan felt tightness in

9:22 AM ET Mykhailo Mudryk misses a key chance for Chelsea in the second half. Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Forward Kai Havertz saw an early goal ruled out by VAR as Chelsea and Liverpool played out a goalless draw at Anfield on Saturday. Havertz thought he had put his side in front, tapping in

3:19 PM ET Juventus have been deducted 15 points for the current season by an Italian soccer court investigating its transfer dealings, the national soccer federation (FIGC) said Friday. The ruling, which also deals a blow to the club’s reputation, is tougher than a nine-point deduction a soccer prosecutor had requested earlier in the day

5:14 PM ET The U.S. men’s national team will have a very different look at the top as it heads into the new year. Brian McBride will not return as general manager of the program, sources have told ESPN. McBride, who scored 30 goals in 95 appearances for the U.S. as a player, became the

6:50 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.

9:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent A day after scoring the winner against Manchester City last weekend, Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford posted a picture on Instagram of him training alone at Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, alongside the caption “Summer 22.” Editor’s Picks 2 Related Rashford, 25, doesn’t care much for the noise around him,

4:29 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Messi and Ronaldo are now worlds apart in terms of where they’re playing and where they’re headed, but Thursday night was a reminder of what they’re both capable of when given a chance to score. FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — If this is to be the last

8:02 AM ET Arsenal are in talks to sign Brighton winger Leandro Trossard after missing out on Mykhailo Mudryk, sources have told ESPN. Trossard wants to leave Brighton after falling out with manager Roberto De Zerbi, and sources have told ESPN the club are demanding between £20 million and £25m. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,