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Fouls, aggression and long shots galore: What it really means to 'get Concacafed'
This summer's Concacaf Gold Cup is sure to provide a lot of shenanigans, and not just for the USMNT. But what exactly makes North and Central American soccer so brutal and silly?
From U.S. to Suriname, one thing to know about every 2025 Gold Cup team
With the Gold Cup kicking off on Saturday, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know.
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RANKING THE UNIFORMS
Club World Cup kit rankings: Which team has the best jersey?
The Club World Cup is upon us, and all 32 teams are bringing new kits to the tournament. Which ones earned the highest marks?
UNUSUAL CONTRACTUAL SITUATIONS
Why is there no transfer buzz around Osimhen and Vlahovic? Blame their contracts
Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic are rare scoring talents who have their prime years ahead. Yet both are trapped in unusual situations that are unfairly impacting their transfer appeal.
A DAUNTING TASK AWAITS
One year until the World Cup: Is the USMNT anywhere near ready for the challenge?
With 12 months out from the World Cup and with the Gold Cup kicking off this weekend, is the USMNT ready for its moment in the spotlight?
Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup
After Tuesday's loss to Switzerland, USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino must be wondering what he got himself into.
POCHETTINO IN TROUBLE?
Could Mauricio Pochettino be sacked before the 2026 World Cup?
LATEST TRANSFER NEWS
What we're hearing in the transfer window: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced?
The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A- for Reijnders
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United to fight Chelsea and Liverpool for Ekitike?
The battle to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is set to intensify with Manchester United now linked. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A- for Reijnders
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.
SIZING UP THE TOURNAMENTS
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP AND CONCACAF GOLD CUP
What's new for Club World Cup, Gold Cup: Keeper timewasting a thing of the past?
The Club World Cup and the Concacaf Gold Cup kick off Saturday, and both will look a little different with a few laws having been tweaked.
Inter Miami's key to Club World Cup success? Rest Messi in MLS
Inter Miami tends to keep Lionel Messi healthy and rested by using him in the bigger games and competitions.
BEST OF MLS
Monsef Bakrar's stunning finish helps NYCFC secure win
Top Headlines
- Pulisic: Former USMNT critics 'way out of line'
- Sources: Liverpool agrees to $157M Wirtz deal
- PayPal Park to host NWSL title match
- Frank: 'Left a big piece of my heart in Brentford'
- Walker: I'd give up a PL title for Spurs trophy
- Boca's Costa out for CWC after U.S. visa denied
- Border Patrol will be at Club WC, says it's routine
- Gyökeres hits out at 'false reports' over future
- 🌎 2026 World Cup: Which nations are qualified?
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Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Prem pipeline, Serie A retirement home
Diving into 2,000 transfers, ESPN's Bill Connelly identifies the good, the bad and the ugly market trends since 2015.
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Will USL's move to pro-rel change U.S. soccer, threaten MLS?
USL's introduction of promotion-relegation could change U.S. soccer forever, but it's still unclear how it will work.
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FIFA's CWC is critical to avoid World Cup pitch 'disaster'
Players slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. FIFA is making sure the Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup are different.
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2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
