The U.S. men’s national team will meet a familiar CONCACAF foe in its first post-Copa America match. Interim head coach Mikey Varas leads the Americans into Saturday’s showdown with Canada at Children’s Mercy Park. The USMNT endured a rough summer at the Copa America, but now has a quick start to get back on track in their first of several …

FC Barcelona are forced to pause their league dominance as the international break interrupts their unbeaten streak. Most of the first-team players are expected to play key roles for their respective national teams, significantly reducing the squad at coach Hansi Flick’s disposal. Even so, with most first-team players away on international duty, Flick has called up young talents from Barça’s …

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is plotting a move for unwanted Chelsea star Ben Chilwell as the left-back has no future at Stamford Bridge while Enzo Maresca is in charge of the West London outfit.  The defender has been told by the new Blues boss that he is not part of his plans for the 2024/25 campaign with the Italian coach …

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has finally achieved his life-long ambition of becoming the German national team’s starting goalkeeper following Manuel Neuer’s retirement. If there were any doubts about his position in the squad, Julian Naglesmann made sure to squash them, confirming his status as ‘the new number one in goal.’ Now, Germany and Bayern Munich ace Joshua Kimmich has also come …

Former Barcelona youth prodigy Oscar Mingueza has enjoyed a stellar start to the new season so far. Currently plying his trade for Celta Vigo, the right-back has racked up two goals and three assists in just four matches. Mingueza offers his thoughts on Barcelona Speaking to SPORT, Mingueza has recently shared his thoughts on his former club Barcelona and his …

After three straight seasons with a losing record, the Houston Texans were a surprise team in 2023. They had a rookie QB in C.J. Stroud. Houston was unsure what type of production they would get from the rookie. Stroud led the team to a 10-7 record, winning the AFC South. The Texans won a playoff game before they were bounced …

Chelsea forward Noni Madueke believes the criticism he’s received from manager Enzo Maresca is a ‘positive’ to help him reach his full potential.  The 22-year-old seems to have finally found his best form at the start of this season, notching four goals in four appearances across all competitions so far; including a hat-trick in a 6-2 away win at Wolves. …

Barcelona’s bet on Vitor Roque earlier in the summer did not go as planned. The former Athletico PR forward joined the club with high hopes and expectations. But six months later, Roque had to be loaned out to Real Betis after the forward failed to impress either Xavi or new coach Hansi Flick. However, Roque’s struggles have not deterred Barcelona …

The September international break brings the return of World Cup qualifiers in Conmebol. Of all the confederations in FIFA, the South American entity is the farthest along in its qualifying process. After three international breaks in 2023, each of the 10 teams vying for a spot in the 2026 World Cup have already played three games. That sets up early …

Adrien Rabiot is likely regretting his decision to turn down Juventus’ final contract offer, as the midfielder has been without a club since the end of June. Juve had offered him a deal worth at least €7 million net per season to remain with the team and join Thiago Motta’s project. However, the Frenchman sought a better offer and did …