Gema Simon says the whole Matildas squad is looking forward to testing themselves at the World Cup. Be sure to tune in as espnW presents: The ’99ers, Reunited on Thursday, May 16th (7PM ET) on ESPN2. Samantha Mewis scored twice as the U.S. women’s national team began its World Cup send-off series with a 3-0

From being drafted by LA Galaxy in 1999 to stops in the Premier League, Bundesliga and beyond, DaMarcus Beasley continues to thrive 20-years since his debut. Houston Dynamo captain and U.S. international DaMarcus Beasley announced on Monday that he is retiring following the 2019 season. Beasley, a mainstay for the national team and the only

Following a fairy tale ending to their Bayern Munich careers, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol chimes on the departing Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley can’t hold in his excitement after watching Manchester City’s dominant FA Cup victory over Watford. David Alaba excelled in Bayern’s title-winning victory, while Raheem Sterling‘s performance in Man

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti shares his best solution for both Real Madrid and Gareth Bale to part ways following his underwhelming season. Real Madrid’s season ended with a fizzle, allowing Real Betis to score twice and finish the year with away wins at both the Santiago Bernabeu and the Camp Nou. Despite reports suggesting Real

11:24 AM ET Philipp Klement celebrates his goal as Paderborn went up. Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images SC Paderborn completed a remarkable return to the Bundesliga next season despite a 3-1 defeat to Dynamo Dresden on Sunday. Paderborn, who reached the Bundesliga for the first time in 2014-15, were relegated that season and again the following

There was a truly evocative sequence in Sunday night’s A-League Grand Final. As penalties loomed in the 99th minute, a series events occurred that underscores the state of the game in Australia both for better and for worse. Numbers desperately waited in the Sydney FC penalty area, Diego Castro sends in a hopeful cross. Despite

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will leave the club this summer, having secured an historic domestic treble. Kompany, 33, is City’s longest-serving player, having joined in August 2008, but his contract runs out at the end of the season — and though ESPN FC had been told that there was a willingness from both the club

LONDON — It is never easy to put history into context just as it’s being made, so it may be many more years before the real magnitude of Manchester City’s domestic Treble can be properly judged. But by inflicting a 6-0 defeat on Watford in the FA Cup final on Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s City achieved

11:22 AM ET Borussia Dortmund had to settle for second place in the Bundesliga. Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images BERLIN, May 18 (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0 on Saturday but finished the Bundesliga season in second place, two points behind Bayern Munich. Dortmund, who had a nine-point lead over Bayern in November before losing their

ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez asks Walker Zimmerman about LAFC’s rivalry with the LA Galaxy and how he plans on stopping Zlatan Ibrahimovic. NYCFC extended their unbeaten run to seven matches with a win at LA Galaxy, but the match ended in controversy involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been suspended two games for violent conduct

Manchester City may be odds on favourite to win the FA Cup ahead of Watford, but it is by no means a stretch to think Isaac Success can become the next Nigerian to walk out of Wembley with a winners medal around his neck. It is nearly a quarter of a century since Daniel Amokachi

USMNT’s Gregg Berhalter praises the Mexican Federation for their success in CONCACAF and says they’ve set the benchmark for MLS and U.S. Soccer. Mexico national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is looking to leave Belgian club Standard Liege this summer, with Sunday’s game against Genk likely to be his last in the Belgian first division. “There’s

Welcome to summer transfer window — open on May 16 for the Premier League and a bit later in Europe. We are grading the most notable signings below from the top clubs across Europe, so come back throughout the month for updates as deals are completed. The most recent grades and write-ups are at the top,

New England sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena sits down with ESPN FC to discuss his plans to get the Revolution back to winning ways. Newly appointed New England Revolution manager Bruce Arena said it’s a great time to be back in MLS and coaching in the Boston area, but warned against any comparisons

USMNT’s Gregg Berhalter praises the Mexican Federation for their success in CONCACAF and says they’ve set the benchmark for MLS and U.S. Soccer. LAFC captain Carlos Vela has confirmed that he asked to be excluded from Mexico’s squad for the Gold Cup this summer and has hinted that his days in the national team could

Sydney FC are headed to the A-League final in Perth after beating Melbourne Victory 6-1. Perth goalkeeper Liam Reddy saved four penalties and even scored one as Glory edged out Adelaide United to advance to the A-League grand final. Keisuke Honda is hunting his next “great opportunity” as he seeks to keep his football career

Gio Reyna scored on a free kick for his sixth goal of the tournament as the United States beat Canada 4-0 Tuesday night to set up a meeting with Mexico in the final of the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship. Bryang Kayo put the U.S. ahead in the 47th minute before Reyna, a son of former U.S.

10:52 PM ET New Portland Timbers signee Brian Fernandez scored after making his MLS debut as a second-half substitute, lifting his new team to a 1-1 draw against the host Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. Fernandez was officially acquired from Mexican side Necaxa just ahead of the MLS primary transfer window deadline last week and