Taking on the role of interim coach for San Diego Wave, Landon Donovan is well aware of the challenges that lie ahead. He acknowledges that there is a “steep” learning curve when it comes to training NWSL players, especially considering this is his first time coaching a professional women’s team. Despite having a baseline knowledge
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In a night filled with promise and excitement, Tottenham Hotspur found themselves walking away with only a single point against Leicester City, and the blame can be squarely placed on their own shoulders. Despite dominating the first half of the match, with Pedro Porro scoring in the 29th minute, Spurs failed to capitalize on multiple
Argentina’s star player, Lionel Messi, has been left off the latest national team roster for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. This decision comes as Messi continues to recover from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final in July. Despite his efforts to play through the pain, Messi was forced off
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recently addressed the situation surrounding midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, who missed the LaLiga opener against Valencia due to a head injury sustained during a previous match. Despite rumors of Gündogan’s desire to leave the club before the transfer window closes, Flick expressed confidence in the player’s commitment to Barcelona. Flick mentioned that
Liverpool, under the management of new coach Arne Slot, secured a 2-0 victory against newly promoted Ipswich Town. This win marked Slot’s debut in the Premier League, and it was an impressive start for the team. The second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were enough to seal the victory and give Slot a
Kylian Mbappé has declared that there are no limits to the number of goals he can score in a season for Real Madrid. This statement comes after his remarkable debut for the club in the UEFA Super Cup, where he helped secure a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. The young striker opened his goal-scoring account for
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti recently addressed rumors linking Vinícius Júnior with a potential move to Saudi Arabia as mere speculation. Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Ancelotti made it clear that there was no concrete basis for such claims. The coach emphasized that Vinícius is content with his current situation at Real Madrid and the club
LAFC is set to welcome Olivier Giroud for his debut match in the Leagues Cup against the San Jose Earthquakes. The French striker, who recently joined the team after playing in the European Championship with France, is eager to make his mark on the MLS. With an impressive track record at AC Milan, where he
In a surprising turn of events, Samu Omorodion’s move to Chelsea from Atlético Madrid fell through over the weekend. Sources revealed that Atlético and Chelsea are now in talks for João Félix to make a return to the Premier League, with Conor Gallagher possibly heading to the LaLiga side instead. It seems like Chelsea had
Anson Dorrance has made an indelible mark on the world of collegiate sports, particularly in women’s soccer. His recent retirement after 45 seasons as the head coach of the North Carolina women’s soccer program marks the end of an era. With an impressive record of 21 NCAA championships, Dorrance’s tenure has been nothing short of
The U.S. women’s national team secured the Olympic gold medal on Saturday with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Brazil. The game showcased a remarkable defensive performance in the first half, followed by a strategic surge in the second half that ultimately denied Brazil and its iconic captain, Marta. This win marked a significant achievement for
Following their gold medal victory in the Olympics, members of the U.S. Women’s National Team are already looking towards the future with ambitious goals. Captain Lindsey Horan and forward Sophia Smith expressed their desire for continued success even as they stood on the medal stand after defeating Brazil in the final at the Parc des