London (AFP) – Manchester City and Liverpool took advantage of Chelsea's slip-up at West Ham on Saturday to climb above Thomas Tuchel's men in the three-way race for the Premier League title. Defending champions City ended the day on top of the table after a 3-1 stroll at struggling Watford after Liverpool's last-gasp 1-0 win […]

Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp said Divock Origi deserves a manager who plays him more after scoring deep into stoppage time to take Liverpool top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Wolves. The much-maligned Belgian has scored some iconic goals in seven years since signing for the Reds, but has […]

Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Divock Origi struck deep into stoppage time to take Liverpool top of the Premier League with a last gasp 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday. The much-maligned Belgian came off the bench to strike with seconds remaining to ensure the Reds did not rue a host of missed chances at […]

London (AFP) – West Ham beat leaders Chelsea 3-2 courtesy of Arthur Masuaku's bizarre late goal on Saturday as Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League with a last-gasp winner against Wolves. On a day when all the contenders in the top flight are in action, champions Manchester City can claim top spot […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea crashed to a shock 3-2 defeat at West Ham as Arthur Masuaku's fortuitous late winner capped the Premier League leaders' second half collapse in a dramatic London derby on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel's side went ahead through Thiago Silva but Manuel Lanzini's penalty drew West Ham level. Mason Mount restored Chelsea's advantage […]

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp says Diogo Jota's intensity made him stand out as an ideal Liverpool player before the Portugal forward even moved to Anfield. Jota first caught Klopp's attention with his work-rate and intelligence while playing for Wolves against Liverpool in the FA Cup in 2018. Less than two years later, Klopp paid […]

Major League Soccer (MLS) is hoping its next TV deal is worth significantly more per year than the current deal that expires at the end of next season. The current deal began in 2015. It includes properties owned by the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and managed by MLS’ marketing arm Soccer United Marketing (SUM). But […]

Watford (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Thomas Tuchel admitted Chelsea rode their luck as the Premier League leaders survived a spluttering display to snatch a 2-1 win against Watford on Wednesday. Tuchel's side were well below their best at Vicarage Road, but Hakim Ziyech bagged the 72nd minute winner to extend their unbeaten run to 12 […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool showed no mercy on former manager Rafael Benitez to leave the Spaniard clinging to his job as Everton boss after losing the Merseyside derby 4-1. The Reds had won just one of their previous nine visits to Goodison, but were in complete control from the first […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool thrashed local rivals Everton 4-1 to pile the pressure on former Reds boss Rafael Benitez on Wednesday, while victories for Chelsea and Manchester City ensured the Premier League top three remain separated by just two points. Leaders Chelsea were made to work hard for a 2-1 win at Watford in one […]

Major League Soccer's first-ever game on Thanksgiving Day is a success. The Western Conference playoff match between Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers wasn't a stunner on the field. Yet, off the field, it scored a record viewing figure on television. Aired on FOX Network immediately following the Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions NFL game, Colorado-Portland drew 1.85 […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool cannot lose their heads looking for revenge when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday. Virgil van Dijk suffered a season-ending cruciate knee ligament injury when the sides last met at Goodison Park 13 months ago due to a wild lunge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. […]

In 2021, we are witnessing a change in U.S. women's soccer. As the national team prepares for the 2023 World Cup, a number of players head to camp to form the next generation of American stars. The task in front of these young women is tall. They must replace the on-field production of Carli Lloyd […]

London (AFP) – Premier League leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United on Sunday as Manchester City moved to within a point of top spot following a 2-1 win over West Ham in swirling snow. Blues midfielder Jorginho rescued a point as the Italian's penalty atoned for the error […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea midfielder Jorginho rescued a 1-1 draw against Manchester United as the Italian's penalty atoned for the blunder that allowed Jadon Sancho to put the visitors in front on Sunday. Thomas Tuchel's side dominated for long periods at Stamford Bridge but fell behind when Jorginho's poor control presented Sancho with the chance […]