The United States women's national team's depth was on display Sunday in Cincinnati when the squad's backups dominated Ireland for a 4-0 victory in a friendly.
U.S. coach Emma Hayes made 11 changes from the lineup that defeated Ireland 4-0 on Thursday and didn't miss a beat as the Americans won their fourth straight match without allowing a goal. In fact, Ireland did not put a shot on frame.
Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud agreed to terminate his MLS contract and will return home to France to join Lille this summer, ESPN reported Friday.
The 38-year-old former FIFA World Cup champion with France in 2018 is in his second season with LAFC and has six months remaining on his contract.
Giroud leaving LAFC
Rose Lavelle scored and had an assist in her return as the U.S. women's national team sent a friendly reminder of its dominance with a 4-0 victory over Ireland in Commerce City, Colo., on Thursday.
Lavelle played for the U.S for the first time since Dec. 3, 2024, after undergoing ankle surgery.
In what will surely go down as one of the most memorable nights in San Diego FC’s short history, local hero Milan Iloski scored four goals in just 12 minutes to lead the MLS newcomers to a thrilling 5-3 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.
The 25-year-old striker, currently on loan from Danish side FC Nordsjælland, not only delivered the club’s first-ever hat trick, but also completed a historic “poker” — four goals in a single match — just halfway through their debut season. All in his first-ever MLS start.
When you think of the number 13 in soccer only one player should come to mind: Alex Morgan.
The United States women’s national team legend retired from international and club play last year but will receive a special tribute from San Diego Wave FC. An Alex Morgan jersey retirement is coming.
San Diego Wave will retire Morgan’s No. 13 jersey on Sept. 7 for their home game against the Houston Dash. The date is special as it will mark one year since Morgan’s final game of her career.
Alex Morgan jersey retirement
In 1985 the great philosophers of The Power Station once uttered the iconic tune and phrase “Some Like It Hot.” It’s become increasingly evident that they were not talking about Europeans.
The 2025 Club World Cup has a clear theme following the group stage. The Europeans love to complain about the American heat.
Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund pulled an unprecedented strategy of leaving their substitutes in the locker rooms for the first half so their players didn’t have to be outside.
Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) said on Tuesday following an audit of the club.
Lyon were provisionally demoted by the DNCG in November for financial mismanagement and the decision was confirmed on Tuesday.
Lyon relegated to Ligue 2
Inter Miami lost a 2-0 lead in the closing minutes of their final Club World Cup group stage match against Palmeiras, throwing away a golden opportunity to top Group A and secure a more favorable Round of 16 draw.
Despite leading for most of the match at a packed Hard Rock Stadium, the MLS side collapsed under late Brazilian pressure, dropping to second place in dramatic fashion.
In a dramatic showdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Mexico and Costa Rica played out a tense 0-0 draw that ended in controversy — and heartbreak for Santiago Giménez.
The AC Milan striker seemed to have sealed a thrilling late victory for Mexico with a stunning last-minute bicycle kick, only to see his masterpiece ruled out after a VAR review.
The match had been brimming with chances from both sides, with Costa Rica’s legendary goalkeeper Keylor Navas delivering a vintage performance to keep Mexico at bay.
Lionel Messi connected on a free kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon.
Miami found its second goal in the first 10 minutes of the second half against Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos as Messi scored on the 68th free-kick goal of his illustrious career.
Messi free kick vs Porto