Lily Yohannes, 17, picks USWNT over Netherlands

United States forward Jaedyn Shaw has said she has struggled to deal with expectations since joining North Carolina Courage in January. Shaw left San Diego Wave after a successful three-year stint during which she won the NWSL Shield and NWSL Challenge Cup, and was named to the NWSL Best XI in 2023. However, she has…

Feb 14, 2025, 08:04 AM ET Yamal is the latest phenom to break into the soccer world, but just how far can he go? David Ramos/Getty Images In the history of the beautiful game, numerous young talents have been bestowed with the phenom label. It’s a tag that carries the gravitas of becoming a defining figure…

Ian DarkeMar 3, 2025, 08:51 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer…

Mar 19, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Rangers have been charged for a banner displayed by fans before the Europa League clash with Fenerbahce. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Rangers have urged fans to help the club remain “modern, progessive” and inclusive, adding that any supporter who doesn’t want that should “disassociate” themselves immediately. Before last…

Dec 24, 2024, 08:17 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended star striker Erling Haaland and said the team must “use him better” to help fix his form slump. While Haaland is still second in the Premier League’s goal-scoring ranks with 13 goals this season, he has scored just four times in his…

Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner less than a minute after coming on to earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain who dominated their visitors during Wednesday’s Champions League round-of-16 first leg match. Elliott slotted the ball home in the 87th minute against the run of play after a layoff from fellow…