Cesar Hernandez Jul 7, 2023, 01:46 PM ET On the field, the U.S. women’s national team has much to prove at this month’s World Cup. As back-to-back champions, there’s immense pressure on the youthful group of players aiming to win an unprecedented third title in a row. Off the field, though, non-sporting goals have already

Joseph Lowery Jul 8, 2023, 11:20 AM ET Ninety minutes. That’s all that stands between the U.S. women’s national team and its first match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Before you whip out your calculators, yes, there are technically more than 90 minutes between now and kickoff of the United States’ group stage

Jul 7, 2023, 07:36 PM ET Europa League champions Sevilla and Copa Sudamericana winners Independiente del Valle will face each other in the “Club Challenge” tournament, a new intercontinental clash launched by UEFA and CONMEBOL on Friday. As part of the cooperation agreement between the European and South American confederations, the pilot edition of the

Julien Laurens Rodrigo Faez Jul 7, 2023, 07:03 AM ET Kylian Mbappé still is not planning to extend his contract beyond June 2024 at Paris Saint-Germain despite the latest threat from president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and he is beginning to assume he might have to leave this summer with Real Madrid as his preferred option, sources

Adriana Garcia Jul 7, 2023, 10:55 AM ET Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has questioned the future appointment of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti as the country’s national team manager. Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues said that Italian manager Ancelotti will coach Brazil at the 2024 Copa America after his contract

Jul 7, 2023, 06:54 AM ET All African teams will head into the Women’s World Cup as underdogs, but Nigeria have twice made the knockout rounds and will be out to prove they are still Africa’s dominant force. The tournament in Australia and New Zealand (July 20 – August 20) will see four African representatives

Jul 6, 2023, 09:27 PM ET Indigenous flags of Australia and New Zealand will be flown at all Women’s World Cup games, after FIFA approved a request from Australia and New Zealand football organisations. Australia’s national flag, the Australian Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag will be displayed at the 35 matches played

Adriana Garcia Jul 6, 2023, 06:43 AM ET Gabriel Jesus said he decided to leave Manchester City when coach Pep Guardiola made him cry after leaving him out of the starting lineup in a Champions League game. The Brazil international worked under Guardiola for five years at the Etihad stadium before joining Arsenal last summer,

Adriana Garcia Jul 6, 2023, 09:10 AM ET Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has announced his departure from the Premier League club after an 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge. Azpilicueta left Chelsea by mutual consent with one year remaining on his contract. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Sources have told ESPN that Atletico

Jul 5, 2023, 07:15 PM ET LOS ANGELES — What becomes rapidly apparent in conversation with Angel City FC president Julie Uhrman, especially with her presence magnified by the club’s otherwise empty Santa Monica offices early on a Monday morning, is that she doesn’t do many things by half measures. It’s especially clear when it