Jan 15, 2023 Chelsea moved quickly to agree a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, despite Arsenal having been favourites after submitting three previous bids to land the 22-year-old Ukraine international. The Blues got their man for a €70 million transfer fee, plus another €30m in potential add-ons, for a total package of €100m

6:55 PM ET The United States women are beginning the run-in to this summer’s World Cup with a pair of friendlies against New Zealand — one of the host countries along with Australia for the 2023 showpiece event. And, according to veteran Becky Sauerbrunn, the Jan. 18 and 21 matches aren’t just warmup games, they

9:50 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Newcastle plan raid for Chelsea trio Newcastle United are considering a triple

4:33 PM ET Alex Kirkland Sam Marsden Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday to win the first trophy of coach Xavi Hernandez’s 14 months in charge. Midfielder Gavi opened the scoring in the 33rd minute at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by converting Robert Lewandowski‘s

12:05 PM ET Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he was relieved to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday and played up the ability of new signing Mykhailo Mudryk. Potter was under pressure heading into Sunday’s match after only winning two of the previous 10 Premier League games but that eased after Kai Havertz’s 65th minute

9:24 AM ET Chelsea have completed the signing of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an 8½-year contract, the club announced during their Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The two clubs agreed a deal on Saturday worth €100 million, sources told ESPN. The package comprises a fixed fee of €70m

LONDON — Arsenal opened an eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League table by cruising to a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A Hugo Lloris own-goal followed by a long-range strike by Martin Odegaard — both in the

Jan 12, 2023 Gregg Berhalter’s decision to minimize the playing time of Gio Reyna at the 2022 World Cup has created an unrelenting drama for U.S. Soccer. Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images John Hackworth remembers the incident with instant clarity. It was the spring of 2012, and he was an assistant with the Philadelphia Union in MLS,

6:47 PM ET Abbie Lawson With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Memphis nears Barcelona exit Netherlands forward Memphis Depay is set to leave Barcelona

1:32 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — After scoring the winner in the 189th Manchester Derby, Marcus Rashford stayed on the Old Trafford pitch to fulfil his postmatch media duties. That done, he saluted the Manchester United fans who had stayed behind to celebrate the 2-1 comeback win over Manchester City in the Stretford