From as early as I can remember, football was always the great equalizer. By now, everyone knows I have obsessive compulsive disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. It hasn’t been easy. But on the pitch, nobody cared. My facial tics, the coughing, none of it mattered as long as I stopped the ball from ending up in
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Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Christian Pulisic has said it hurt to be left out of the squad for Chelsea’s Champions League win over Lille, but he won’t “give up, ever” after being given limited playing time this season. On the bench for
Former USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann offers his opinion on Christian Pulisic’s start at Chelsea and what the American star needs to do to be successful. Jurgen Klinsmann explains why the CONCACAF Nations League is bad for the U.S. and Mexico during an exclusive interview with ESPN. Despite reports he was at odds with MLS while
Former United States men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann called the CONCACAF Nations League “a waste of time” and said that if the U.S., Mexico and Costa Rica are ever going to get to the level of the top international sides, they need to find competition outside the region. Speaking to ESPN’s Herculez Gomez in
Despite Aussie Mat Ryan’s efforts, Chelsea scored a comfortable 2-0 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge for Frank Lampard’s first home league win. United States national team star Christian Pulisic called his lack of playing time at Chelsea “very frustrating” but vowed to keep working to break into Frank Lampard’s lineup. Pulisic, 21, was an
When Christian Pulisic‘s $73 million move to Chelsea was announced in January, there were equal parts excitement and trepidation. The anticipation came from the American heading to one of the world’s biggest clubs for a fee more than three times the previous record for a U.S. international. If Pulisic could break through with the Blues,
Atlanta United managed a 3-1 win over the Earthquakes, but Josef Martinez could not keep his record goal streak going. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+. Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst will retire after the season, ending a 15-year career in which he was one of the top defenders in Major League Soccer. Parkhurst
USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe insisted she hasn’t got the consistency of Cristiano Ronaldo and believes that he is in a league of his own with Lionel Messi. Juan Mata feels players should not just stick to playing football and instead follow the lead of figures like Megan Rapinoe. Megan Rapinoe shares an update on the
Megan Rapinoe sits down for an exclusive interview with ESPN and discusses the impact Donald Trump’s tweets had on the USWNT at the World Cup. Megan Rapinoe addresses the back-and-forth with President Donald Trump and how she “held up her end of the bargain.” United States President Donald Trump met with his FIFA counterpart Gianni
Steve Nicol still feels Christian Pulisic has plenty to improve upon, along with the rest of Frank Lampard’s youthful Chelsea side. Minnesota United defender Ike Opara shares his thoughts on the defenders that fit Gregg Berhalter’s vision for the United States best. Steve Nicol runs the rule over Christian Pulisic’s performance at Norwich, which included
Toronto FC came-from-behind in the second half to defeat Montreal. To watch more MLS, sign up to ESPN+. United States manager Gregg Berhalter said he is “a little bit disappointed” at MLS teams that opted to play during the upcoming FIFA international window. Berhalter announced his 26-player roster on Wednesday ahead of friendlies against Mexico
Juan Mata feels players should not just stick to playing football and instead follow the lead of figures like Megan Rapinoe. Juan Mata criticised racist comments aimed at Paul Pogba as “cowardly” in an interview with ESPN’s Rob Dawson. MANCHESTER, England — Juan Mata has urged more footballers to follow Megan Rapinoe’s lead after she
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice to help snap the LA Galaxy’s three-game losing streak with a win against FC Dallas. To watch more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. In the Gold Cup final against Mexico last month, United States right-back Reggie Cannon put in a standout performance. In a family that includes two Ivy League graduates
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Frank Lampard is facing an uphill battle in his first season in charge at Chelsea. Frank Lampard secured his first win as Chelsea boss as his side came out 2-1 winners against Barcelona in Japan. Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard said that he believes the man replacing him in the Chelsea
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