Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-2 victory Saturday over victory Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, Leonardo Campana's sombrero flick to goal combination in the first half to open the scoring was an absolute masterclass. Check it out below.
LEO. CAMPANA.
Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe.
From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues.
C’mon, you yanks!
USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe
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UFC icon Conor McGregor has taken the internet by storm once again, but this time for his on-field antics in a Sunday league football match.
The mixed martial arts legend was spotted playing for a local team in the United Churches League in Dublin, Ireland, and viral clips of his 'highlights' have been making waves across social media. You guessed it, he injured an opponent.
Conor McGregor playing football: Viral clips of UFC fighter playing Sunday League
jEDDAH — Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah on Wednesday to reach their third successive final.
Gavi opened the scoring in the 17th minute and Yamal doubled Barca's lead seven minutes after the break.
Gavi turned provider with a delightful pass played forward which Lamal controlled beautifully on the turn before taking the ball into the area and coolly driving his shot past Simon.
Lamine Yamal goal vs Athletic Bilbao
Conceding two olimpico goals in the space of two weeks… only Manchester United.
Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Manchester United in yet another lackluster display from Rúben Amorim’s men, with the relegation-fighting club keeping a clean sheet in the 2-0 Boxing Day win at home aganst the Red Devils.
This most-recent defeat was Manchester United’s fourth loss in their last five Premier League games, with captain Bruno Fernandes earning a red card in the opening minutes of the second half after receiving a second yellow.
U.S. men’s national team star Weston McKennie is having yet another remarkable season with Juventus, scoring his fourth goal of the season for the Serie A giants in their battle to climb up the league table.
Watch: Weston McKennie goal vs. Monza
MANCHESTER, England, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Manchester United poured on the misery for flagging Premier League champions Manchester City as late goals by Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo snatched an unlikely 2-1 away victory from the jaws of defeat on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim's side were heading for a third consecutive league defeat as they trailed to Josko Gvardiol's header.
Watch: Gvardiol goal vs. Manchester United
THE ETIHAD ERUPTS!
Freestyle world champion Caitlyn Schrepfer has some of the most unique soccer skills on the planet. The California native is smoother than creamy peanut butter as she’s turned her tricks with the ball into an art.
Schrepfer is one of the most talented freestylers today, named a world champion in 2022 and a four-time United States women’s champion. What she’s able to do with a ball appears to defy physics as she dazzles audiences around the world with her moves.
Some of her stuff must be seen to be believed.
Lionel Messi won his 46th career trophy after a 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew to win the MLS Supporters’ Shield on Wednesday. One moment going viral is a Messi dribble vs Columbus in the dying minutes.
Inter Miami were desperately defending their one-goal advantage and had a major scare in the 84th minute when Drake Callender saved a penalty kick.
United States phenom Cavan Sullivan made his second-ever Major League Soccer appearance for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday and wowed fans with a clever dribble.
Sullivan will turn 15 on Sept. 28 but is still racking up the accolades and highlights as a 14-year-old. During Wednesday’s game against New York City FC the youngster showed off his pace as he outran a defender and drew a yellow card.
Cavan Sullivan vs NYCFC