EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Manchester United kicked off their summer tour of the United States with a 2-0 win over Arsenal at MetLife Stadium. Bruno Fernandes marked his appointment as United’s permanent captain with a goal in the first half, quickly followed by another from Jadon Sancho, who was deployed at the No. 9 in

Former champions Japan romped to a 5-0 over Zambia in their Women’s World Cup opener at Waikato Stadium on Saturday, outclassing the debutant Africans with a slick display of pass-and-move football. Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and fellow forward Mina Tanaka found the net in the second half after having two earlier efforts called back for

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 21, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 BRISBANE, Australia — After the blinding spotlight and rock ‘n’ roll stardom of last summer when the Lionesses

ESPN Jul 21, 2023, 08:39 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email The United States women’s national team begins its 2023 World Cup campaign against Vietnam on Friday (9 p.m. ET, live on Fox) at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The U.S. has won the previous two World Cups, and is the favorite

ESPN News Services Jul 20, 2023, 03:49 PM ET Despite the drama surrounding a lack of playing time with the United States at the 2022 World Cup, Giovanni Reyna has one thing he won’t have to worry about going forward: his future with the national team. Reyna, 20, played a key role for the USMNT

Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 21, 2023, 02:39 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called

Nick Judd, Transfer writerJul 20, 2023, 04:25 PM ET The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Inter’s Barella on Man City’s list Manchester City could look to

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jul 20, 2023, 05:59 AM ET Neymar said he “cried for five days straight” after Brazil‘s 2022 World Cup exit and added that he considered international retirement after their quarterfinal defeat to Croatia. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, 31, hasn’t played for his country since the penalty shootout loss on Dec. 9.

Tor-Kristian Karlsen Jul 16, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Mateo Kovacic can add a lot to Man City’s midfield. Manchester City FC via Getty Images The transfer window across Europe’s top leagues is in full swing and already there have been some huge moves made. But while the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool have spent

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jul 19, 2023, 06:35 AM ET Atletico Madrid are surprised and angry at João Félix after the forward said he would “love to play for Barcelona” as he looks to force a move away from the club, sources told ESPN. The Portugal international, 23, is back in preseason training with Atletico