Club América is the champion of CONCACAF and just touched down in Japan to represent the region at the Club World Cup. Spirits have been higher, though. The club is coming off a controversial defeat in Liga MX's two-legged semifinal against inner-city rival Pumas. América had hoped to force the league to reschedule the Apertura's […]

Maybe for you, Major League Soccer rests in a good place at 20 teams, the same size as the Premier League and some of the other heralded associations with which American soccer remains endlessly smitten. Or maybe you wanted MLS to fill more dots in this great big land of ours, stretching from sea to […]

After winning the 2014 World Cup, the German national team is far from resting on its laurels. With Tuesday's spirited performances in the UEFA Champions League by Wolfsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach, as well as Bayern Munich winning their group, a new generation of German national team talent — particularly in the midfield — has begun […]

Cristiano Ronaldo struck four times to set a new record for goals scored in the Champions League group stage as Real Madrid also equalled the record victory in the competition with an 8-0 mauling of Malmo on Tuesday. Troubled French striker Karim Benzema also scored his first hat-trick for five years, whilst Mateo Kovacic added […]

Raheem Sterling marked his 21st birthday with a decisive brace as Manchester City secured top spot in Champions League Group D by overpowering in-form Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-2 on Tuesday. With 10 minutes left City trailed, goals from Julian Korb and Raffael having cancelled out David Silva's 16th-minute opener, but a stunning late surge by the […]

Gary Neville will be handed a baptism of fire as Valencia boss when the Spanish side host Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday hoping to seal their place in the last 16. The match will be Neville's first as a head coach after he was surprisingly hired by business partner and Valencia owner Peter […]

Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-2 defeat at Wolfsburg, who made club history by reaching the knockout stages. The German Cup holders advanced to the last 16 for the first time as Group B winners thanks to their comeback win at the sold-out Volkswagen Arena. The defeat puts […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday that he feels he retains the support of owner Roman Abramovich despite the looming risk of Champions League elimination. The misfiring Premier League champions face a make-or-break on Wednesday, when they need a draw to rubber-stamp their place in the Champions League last 16. Chelsea remain 14th in […]

Be it for their performances, progress or new places in U.S. men's national team's fans hopes, here's our team of Americans that stood out last week: GK – Tim Howard (Everton): The veteran U.S. international has been doing quite well in the last few weeks. Howard was part of Monday's 1-1 draw at home against […]

The scandal-tainted ruling body for soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) said Monday it will not seek to immediately appoint a new president following the suspension of incumbent Alfredo Hawit. CONCACAF said in a statement the organization — which has seen several officials targeted in the US-led investigation into FIFA corruption […]

Bayern Munich's chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has criticized Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal over comments he made about the form of Bastian Schweinsteiger. "I'm a bit disappointed with Louis, he should leave Bastian alone. He was the one who definitely wanted to sign him," Rummenigge told German magazine Sport Bild. "Bastian needs a bit of […]

Garry Monk's anticipated dismissal as Swansea City manager appeared to move a step closer on Tuesday as chairman Huw Jenkins declared that "something needs to change." British media reports suggest Monk's hours at the Liberty Stadium are numbered after a run of one win in 11 games that has seen the Welsh club slide to […]

The long and winding road of David Beckham’s stadium saga in south Florida is nearing the final stages. After years of discussion centering on “sexy” sites on the water and close to Marlins Park, the former England International did what he should have done from the get-go – settle on a practical site that is […]

Jose Mourinho faces a decisive moment in his fight to save his job as the beleaguered Chelsea manager bids to avoid a catastrophic exit from the Champions League against Porto on Wednesday. Mourinho is on the brink of being sacked by Blues owner Roman Abramovich after Saturday's stunning 1-0 home defeat against lowly Bournemouth left […]

Defending champion Chelsea has been in absolutely miserable form throughout the Premier League campaign thus far. The title defense is at this point a punchline, and currently the Blues are closer to relegation than a top-four finish that would earn them entry into next season's Champions League. Despite this miraculous turn of events, Chelsea has […]