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[ad_1] LAFC became the 15th team to win MLS Cup with a 3-0 penalty shootout victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Over an incredible 120 minutes of soccer, the Black and Gold were twice pushed back after taking the lead before snatching a shootout in the final moments through none other than Gareth Bale. Banc of California Stadium held its breath. Back-up goalkeeper John McCarthy – who came in late for the injured and red-carded Maxime Crepeau – earned his place in LAFC folklore with two saves against his hometown club, while Denis Bouanga, Ryan Hollingshead, and Ilie Sanchez delivered the goods to helpRead More →

[ad_1] LAFC were crowned MLS Cup champions for the first time as they beat the Philadelphia Union 3-0 on penalties following an incredible 3-3 draw. Having already sealed the Supporters’ Shield during the regular season, LAFC were given home advantage in this winner-takes-all showdown. After a scrappy opening to the match, the Black and Gold struck first with Kellyn Acosta’s 27th-minute free-kick taking a huge deflection off the head of Jack McGlynn to find the back of the net. LAFC carried that lead into half-time, but could only hold onto it for 14 minutes after the break when Daniel Gazdag picked up a misfired JoseRead More →

[ad_1] Gerard Pique signed off from professional football with a win and a clean sheet as Barcelona comfortably saw off Almeria 2-0 on Saturday. Much of the pre-match coverage had been dedicated to Pique, who shocked the football world this week by announcing he would retire after their next league game. In truth, one could be forgiven for thinking this was a testimonial and not a competitive league fixture, with the visitors offering little to no threat as the Blaugrana saw the game out in cruise control. Barca were in control from the word go and were handed an early chance to take the leadRead More →

[ad_1] Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko has admitted he feels at home at Borussia Dortmund as his contract approaches its final six months. The 17-year-old is perhaps the most in-demand prospect in world football right now, having exploded on to the scene a few years ago and continued his meteoric rise with six goals and four assists in 12 Bundesliga appearances this season – just six of which were starts. With his contract up in the summer of 2023, Moukoko is free to discuss a free transfer overseas as early as January and there is no shortage of interest in the teenager. Reports across EuropeRead More →

[ad_1] As Sam Greenwood was introduced by Jesse Marsch on 54 minutes of their clash with Bournemouth at Elland Road, he could not have envisaged what a decision it would turn out to be. When all was said and done, it was a decision that, in all likelihood, saved his job. Despite their win at Liverpool last time out, Leeds could not contemplate defeat at home to Bournemouth, but that is exactly what was staring Marsch and his team in the face as they looked up to the scoreboard to remind themselves they were trailing 3-1. With games against Tottenham, Man City, Newcastle and WestRead More →

[ad_1] Royal Antwerp left-back Sam Vines will miss the 2022 World Cup with the United States Men’s National Team due to a broken tibia, the player announced Saturday. Vines looked highly likely to make Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the tournament in Qatar after performing well in the Belgian top flight since moving from the Colorado Rapids in August 2021. The 23-year-old was also part of the most recent USMNT roster for friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia in September, starting against the former to take his number of caps to nine. However, Vines revealed on Saturday that he’d suffered a broken tibia in training withRead More →

[ad_1] Bayern Munich were given a scare by relegation-threatened Herth BSC on Saturday afternoon, holding on to secure a 3-2 victory. It didn’t seem like things would be as nervy for Bayern when they took the lead 12 minutes in; Jamal Musiala firing low into the net after an excellent driving run from Sadio Mane. Mane saw a shot well kept out soon after, before Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting woke up and doubled Bayern’s advantage with a real poacher’s finish following a deflected Leon Goretzka strike. That goal came in the 37th minute, and Choupo-Moting was celebrating just seconds later as he poked home a thirdRead More →

[ad_1] Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has undergone minor surgery on a recurring muscle injury and has now said she ‘can’t wait to be back’ on the pitch. Considered one of the most talented young goalkeepers in Europe, 21-year-old Hampton has been engulfed by controversy in recent months. It began when she was dropped by England in the wake of Euro 2022, having been a member of the victorious Lionesses squad at the tournament. Sarina Wiegman said at the time that Hampton had ‘personal issues’ she needed to resolve. At the end of October, Villa boss Carla Ward said Hampton was left out of theRead More →

[ad_1] With the 2022/23 Europa Conference League group stage done and dusted, we can look forward to its knockout phase soon. First, however, must come a play-off round to determine who the eight group winners will face in the round of 16, so here’s what you need to know about the Europa Conference League knockout play-offs draw. The 2022/23 Europa Conference League knockout play-offs draw will take place at 13:00 (GMT) on Monday 7 November, at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The eight group winners of the 2022/23 Europa Conference League, including West Ham, will go straight into the last 16 and will therefore beRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is waiting to find out the severity of the injury picked up by defender Takehiro Tomiyasu in the Europa League on Thursday. The 24-year-old full-back replaced Ben White after 73 minutes of Arsenal’s clash with FC Zurich, but limped from the field just a couple of minutes later. Tomiyasu missed around two months of action last season with a calf problem, but has come back into Arsenal’s side this season at left-back – seemingly becoming Arteta’s preferred option ahead of Scotland international Kieran Tierney. Arsenal have a heavyweight clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to contend with, butRead More →