The former Elland Road-favourite looks back fondly on the talented Leeds side of the early 2000s, and their rapid fall from European heights. Following their win against Millwall, the FC panel talk Leeds United’s Championship title hopes. Mark Viduka believes Bernie Mandic played a detrimental role in his relationship with former Leeds and Socceroos teammate
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Major League Soccer: Lucas Zelarayán (56′) Columbus Crew 1-0 NYCFC. Watch MLS on ESPN+. Craig Burley lauds Man City’s ability to make numerous changes and still capture the Carabao Cup title. Manchester City beat Aston Villa to win their fifth EFL Cup final in seven years. Watch Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Claudio Bravo is considering
Herculez Gomez questions Inter Miami’s strategy after signing Rodolfo Pizarro for their first MLS season. The 2020 Major League Soccer season is just around the corner, which naturally means a host of new players in the league. But who cares about those guys? We want to talk about what really matters: the coaches. In the
Steve Nicol says Cristiano Ronaldo would bring goals and silverware to any MLS franchise. Herculez Gomez responds to speculation about Mexico goalkeeping great Guillermo Ochoa’s role at Club America. Herculez Gomez questions Inter Miami’s strategy after signing Rodolfo Pizarro for their first MLS season. NFL stars, rappers and actors model the new kits MLS clubs
NFL stars, rappers and actors model the new kits MLS clubs will wear in the league’s 25th season. New York City FC is making “significant progress” toward a possible soccer-specific stadium in the Bronx that would be part of a $1 billion development project, the club announced in a statement to fans. The 25,000-seat stadium
Major League Soccer celebrates its 25th anniversary with the kickoff of the 2020 season. The fun begins on Feb. 29 with Opening Weekend, and the first broadcasts to air on ESPN take place on March 1, when the reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders host the new-look Chicago Fire (3 p.m. ET, LIVE on ESPN)
NYCFC could play its opening CCL match at New York Red Bull Arena. New York City FC has been forced to hold the home leg of its CONCACAF Champions League encounter against AD San Carlos at Red Bull Arena, sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to ESPN. San Carlos sporting director Gustavo Perez
Ronny Deila is hoping for a repeat performance. Back in 2009, when the New York City FC manager was managing Stromsgodset in his home country of Norway, the club was in danger of relegation. He promised the fans that if they avoided the drop, he would strip off his clothes in front of them. When
[embedded content] David Beckham’s expansion Inter Miami CF selected Clemson forward Robbie Robinson with the first overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Robinson, 21, won this year’s MAC Hermann award as the top male collegiate player in the country. The Camden, South Carolina, native is a versatile, mobile forward who can play
Alejandro Pozuelo’s 90th-minute Panenka kick sends Toronto to the conference final. Watch MLS on ESPN+. The Domenec Torrent era at New York City FC came to an end following the 2019 season, after two playoff appearances during his 14 months in MLS. Now, the club faces a struggle to replace the affable Torrent, a disciple
Taylor Twellman breaks down how top seed NYCFC could fall victim to Toronto or D.C. United in the playoffs. In 2019, LAFC tore up the Major League Soccer record books, scoring a ridiculous 85 goals, posting a plus-46 goal differential and notching 72 points. But while Bob Bradley’s juggernaut struggled down the stretch, winning just
Alexandru Mitrita tallied three first-half goals to lead NYCFC past Atlanta United 4-1. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. New York City FC has finalized contingency plans for the MLS Cup playoffs, securing dates at Citi Field if there is a conflict with the New York Yankees. Those plans don’t include a scenario if
3:03 PM ET Keaton Parks and Alexandru Mitrita each scored a goal in a three-minute stretch late in the first half as New York City FC rallied to earn a 2-1 victory Saturday afternoon over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes. NYCFC (16-5-9, 57 points) increased its lead atop the Eastern Conference while remaining unbeaten for
Major League Soccer doesn’t do international breaks. Not fully, anyway. Like the workaholic half of a committed couple, MLS can never seem to pull itself when a great opportunity for a little rest and relaxation is presented. Always checking email poolside. Put the Blackberry down. It’s supposed to be a vacation! This week’s limited schedule
6:31 PM ET Jesus Medina converted a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time as host New York City FC moved into first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Medina also scored in the 70th minute to forge a tie before he was
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