D.C. United has signed Belgium international forward Christian Benteke, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Washington Post was the first to report the news. The fee has not yet been disclosed. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only)– Soccer on ESPN+: FC Daily | Futbol Americas – Don’t have ESPN? Get instant […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We all have our sports memorabilia collections, whether it be it a shoebox under the bed or a custom-built basement display that looks like a cul-de-sac Cooperstown. We all have an autographed ball or a box of ticket stubs, perhaps a jersey or two. Chris Hegardt has a very nice assortment of […]
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Wednesday that he’s “worried” about possibly falling behind the level of MLS, particularly when it comes to investment and player development in the Mexican league. Arriola was speaking to ESPN during the Leagues Cup Showcase doubleheader in Los Angeles, in which the LA Galaxy beat Chivas 2-0 and […]
LA Galaxy have completed the signing of youngster Riqui Puig from Barcelona on a free transfer, the clubs announced Thursday. ESPN reported on Tuesday that the 22-year-old was set to join the Major League Soccer club. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only) The midfielder has put pen to paper on a […]
Former Orlando City star Nani has told ESPN that Major League Soccer has the potential to be a “very strong” competition that, one day, can even serve as an alternative to Europe for players in their prime. A former Champions League winner with Manchester United and European Championship winner with Portugal, Nani signed a three-year […]
Chelsea have completed the signing of Chicago Fire and United States youth international goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, it was announced Tuesday. Sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday that the clubs agreed the transfer for a base fee of $10 million that could rise to $15m with add-ons. Slonina will continue with the Fire on loan for […]
Two 4-4 games? Major League Soccer was on one this weekend. Hidden behind those eight-goal affairs was a two-goal stoppage-time comeback, an MVP candidate staking his claim, the league leaders mounting an impressive come-from-behind victory and Mother Nature’s fury. Oh, and there are three days before the transfer window slams shut. You’ve got goals, you’ve […]
Cesc Fabregas completes his move to Serie B club Como. Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images Former Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has signed a two-year deal with second-tier Italian club Como, it was announced on Monday, Ex-Spain international Fabregas became a free agent after his release from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in the […]
D.C. United‘s new manager Wayne Rooney urged his side to use their 2-1 win over Orlando City as a platform for the rest of the Major League Soccer campaign as the former Manchester United forward got his reign off to a successful start. Goals in added time from Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas gave D.C. […]
Chelsea has a verbal agreement to acquire Chicago Fire and U.S. youth international goalkeeper Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina for a base fee of $10 million that could rise to $15m with add-ons, a source confirmed to ESPN. Fabrizio Romano was first to report the news of the agreement, with The Athletic first to report the base […]