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Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws
Read full article: Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City drawsRobert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals.
Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
Read full article: Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance movesDonald Trump and the National Football League had an adversarial relationship during his first term in the White House.
Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF
Read full article: Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QFChristian Pulisic scored twice in the first half, Tim Weah got a goal in his return to the U.S. national team from a red card and the Americans beat Jamaica 4-2 for a 5-2 aggregate win in their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal.
Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
Read full article: Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first legRicardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic’s pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States won 1-0 at Jamaica in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Vinicius Junior scores hat trick as Real Madrid beats Dortmund 5-2 in Champions League
Read full article: Vinicius Junior scores hat trick as Real Madrid beats Dortmund 5-2 in Champions LeagueVinicius Junior scored a hat trick as Real Madrid turned boos into cheers with a 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, while Paris Saint-Germain dropped more points.
Pulisic scores direct from corner kick for AC Milan. Then admits it was an accident
Read full article: Pulisic scores direct from corner kick for AC Milan. Then admits it was an accidentChristian Pulisic scored direct from a corner kick to to set AC Milan on the way to its first victory in this season’s Champions League.
Pochettino wins US debut as Musah and Pepi score second-half goals in 2-0 victory over Panama
Read full article: Pochettino wins US debut as Musah and Pepi score second-half goals in 2-0 victory over PanamaMauricio Pochettino won his debut as U.S. coach, getting a 49th-minute goal from Yunus Musah off an assist from AC Milan teammate Christian Pulisic and a stoppage-time strike from Ricardo Pepi for a 2-0 win over Panama.
US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balance
Read full article: US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balanceThe U.S. is prepared to face South American power Uruguay on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium with its future in the Copa America tournament hanging in the balance.
Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America opener
Read full article: Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America openerChristian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in their Copa America opener.
Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League final
Read full article: Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League finalThe United States escaped defeat with an own goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, Haji Wright scored twice in extra time and the Americans rallied past Jamaica 3-1 to reach the CONCACAF Nations League final against Mexico on Sunday.
Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire year
Read full article: Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire yearCaptain Tyler Adams will rejoin the U.S. team for the first time since the World Cup after recovering from a hamstring injury and making just his second club appearance in the past year.
US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, Florida
Read full article: US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, FloridaThe United States will play Brazil in an exhibition at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on June 12 ahead of the Copa América.
Christian Pulisic voted top US men's soccer player for fourth time, tying Landon Donovan
Read full article: Christian Pulisic voted top US men's soccer player for fourth time, tying Landon DonovanChristian Pulisic has been voted the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Male Player of the Year for the fourth time, matching Landon Donovan for the most times receiving an award that began in 1998.
Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group. Porto also into round of 16
Read full article: Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group. Porto also into round of 16Paris Saint-Germain and not Newcastle or AC Milan advanced to the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.
Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago
Read full article: Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and TobagoChristian Pulisic and Tim Weah will miss the United States’ Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago because of hamstring- injuries, joining captain Tyler Adams on the sidelines.
Gio Reyna scores twice in 4-0 rout of Ghana, his first US goals since family feud with Berhalter
Read full article: Gio Reyna scores twice in 4-0 rout of Ghana, his first US goals since family feud with BerhalterGio Reyna scored his first two internationals goals since a family feud with coach Gregg Berhalter erupted at last year’s World Cup, leading the United States to a 4-0 rout of Ghana in an exhibition.
Germany beats US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feud
Read full article: Germany beats US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feudNiclas Füllkrug and Jamal Musiala scored three minutes apart early in the second half, and Germany rallied to beat the United States 3-1 in an exhibition as Gio Reyna played under American coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time since their family feud erupted.
US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and Pulisic
Read full article: US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and PulisicThe United States won its first match in Gregg Berhalter’s second term as coach, beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in an exhibition behind goals by Tim Weah, Ricardo Pepi and Christian Pulisic.
Christian Pulisic signs with US-owned AC Milan to revive his club career before home World Cup
Read full article: Christian Pulisic signs with US-owned AC Milan to revive his club career before home World CupChristian Pulisic will attempt to revive his sagging club career at American-owned AC Milan leading into a home World Cup in the United States in 2026.
United States forward Christian Pulisic arrives in Italy for expected transfer to AC Milan
Read full article: United States forward Christian Pulisic arrives in Italy for expected transfer to AC MilanUnited States forward Christian Pulisic has arrived in Italy for a medical test with AC Milan before an expected transfer from Chelsea.
Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las Vegas
Read full article: Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las VegasThe United States men’s soccer team’s match against Mexico was cut short Thursday night by the referee after the stadium devolved into echoes of homophobic chants from Mexico fans, who for years have directed a slur at opposing teams’ goalkeepers.
Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 rout
Read full article: Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 routGio Reyna started in his first match with the U.S. after his parents disparaged then-coach Gregg Berhalter for his lack of playing time at the World Cup, a 7-1 rout of 173rd-ranked Grenada in the CONCACAF Nationals League at St. George’s.
Pulisic hopes to play for US versus Netherlands at World Cup
Read full article: Pulisic hopes to play for US versus Netherlands at World CupUnited States midfielder Christian Pulisic hopes to play against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Saturday after bruising his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win over Iran.
Pulisic listed as day-to-day with pelvic injury at World Cup
Read full article: Pulisic listed as day-to-day with pelvic injury at World CupU.S. forward Christian Pulisic is day to day after sustaining a pelvic injury during his team’s 1-0 World Cup win against Iran that sent the Americans to the round of 16 of the tournament.
Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
Read full article: Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World CupGareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw against the United States in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
Pepi, Steffen left off US World Cup roster, Ream, Wright on
Read full article: Pepi, Steffen left off US World Cup roster, Ream, Wright onTim Ream, Haji Wright, Joe Scally and Sean Johnson made the United States’ World Cup roster, while goalkeeper Zack Steffen, winger Paul Arriola and forwards Jordan Pefok and Ricardo Pepi were among those cut.
US coach Berhalter: 'We got our butts kicked' by Japan
Read full article: US coach Berhalter: 'We got our butts kicked' by JapanChristian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi will join the U.S. starting lineup for the Americans’ last World Cup warmup against Saudi Arabia after coach Gregg Berhalter admitted “we got our butts kicked” by Japan last week.
US missing many starters ahead of World Cup warmup vs Japan
Read full article: US missing many starters ahead of World Cup warmup vs JapanGregg Berhalter’s U.S. roster as the World Cup approaches is as notable for its absences as for those set to play in Friday’s warmup against Japan at Düsseldorf, Germany.
Sargent, Pepi, Ferreira on US roster for World Cup warmups
Read full article: Sargent, Pepi, Ferreira on US roster for World Cup warmupsJosh Sargent is back on the U.S. roster for the first time in a year, picked at forward along with Ricardo Pepi and Jesús Ferreira for the Americans’ final two World Cup warmup matches.
Pulisic critical of level of US support at win over Morocco
Read full article: Pulisic critical of level of US support at win over MoroccoU.S. captain Christian Pulisic was critical of the level of American support from the crowd of 19,512 at TQL Stadium during a 3-0 win over Morocco on in the first of four World Cup warmup matches in June.
Tillman switching from Germany to US, Wright also on roster
Read full article: Tillman switching from Germany to US, Wright also on rosterBayern Munich midfielder Malik Tillman is switching affiliation from Germany to the United States and is among 27 players invited to the Americans’ next-to-last training camp ahead of the World Cup.
Liverpool wins derby, dumps Everton into EPL relegation zone
Read full article: Liverpool wins derby, dumps Everton into EPL relegation zoneStaying in the slipstream of Manchester City in the Premier League title race wasn’t Liverpool’s only cause for celebration following victory in another frantic Merseyside derby.
Pulisic comes on as sub to score winner for Chelsea in EPL
Read full article: Pulisic comes on as sub to score winner for Chelsea in EPLU.S. forward Christian Pulisic came off the bench to score in the 90th minute and earn Chelsea a 1-0 win over West Ham that cemented third place in the Premier League.
Ferreira, Arriola among 4 changes to US lineup vs Panama
Read full article: Ferreira, Arriola among 4 changes to US lineup vs PanamaForward Jesús Ferreira, winger Paul Arriola, midfielder Luca de la Torre and right back Shaq Moore entered the United States’ starting lineup for a World Cup qualifier against Panama as coach Gregg Berhalter made four changes.
US gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualify
Read full article: US gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualifyThe United States escaped a half-full Estadio Azteca with a gritty 0-0 draw against Mexico and moved into position to all but clinch a World Cup berth with a victory at home against Panama this weekend.
Steffen starts for US vs Mexico as Berhalter uses top lineup
Read full article: Steffen starts for US vs Mexico as Berhalter uses top lineupZack Steffen was in goal as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter used an “A” team lineup and changed five starters for a World Cup qualifier against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
Christian Pulisic benched as US makes 7 changes vs Honduras
Read full article: Christian Pulisic benched as US makes 7 changes vs HondurasChristian Pulisic was benched as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed seven starters for a World Cup qualifier against Honduras in chilly St. Paul, where the temperature at kickoff was unofficially 2 degrees (minus-16 Celsius) with a minus-14 windchill.
Chelsea takes a stand, pioneers end to all-seater EPL games
Read full article: Chelsea takes a stand, pioneers end to all-seater EPL gamesFor the first time since top-tier English soccer stadiums were ordered to be all-seater in 1994, thousands of Chelsea supporters have been able to legally stand again at a Premier League match without being ordered to sit.
Cole Bassett's late goal in debut sends US past Bosnia 1-0
Read full article: Cole Bassett's late goal in debut sends US past Bosnia 1-0Cole Bassett scored in the 89th minute of his U.S. national team debut and the Americans set a record for victories in a calendar year with a 1-0 exhibition win over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying
Read full article: Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifyingChristian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute and Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th to lift the United States over Mexico 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier
Read full article: Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifierRicardo Pepi scored twice early in the second half, becoming at 18 the youngest American with goals in consecutive World Cup qualifiers, and the United States dominated Jamaica in a 2-0 victory.
Pulisic among UK-based who could miss US qualifier at Panama
Read full article: Pulisic among UK-based who could miss US qualifier at PanamaThe British government is keeping Panama on its red list, which means the United States may have to play without star Christian Pulisic and several other players for its World Cup qualifier at the Central American nation on Oct. 10.
Robinson, Pepi, US flip WCup qualifier, beat Honduras 4-1
Read full article: Robinson, Pepi, US flip WCup qualifier, beat Honduras 4-1Antonee Robinson and Ricardo Pepi scored their first international goals after a halftime change in formation, Brenden Aaronson and Sebastian Lletget added late goals and the United States revived its World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-1 win over Honduras.
Berhalter swaps 5 starters for WCup qualifier vs Honduras
Read full article: Berhalter swaps 5 starters for WCup qualifier vs HondurasForward Ricardo Pepi was given his U.S. national team debut as under-pressure coach Gregg Berhalter changed five starters for Wednesday night’s World Cup qualifier at Honduras.
Pulisic returns as US held to 1-1 qualifying draw vs Canada
Read full article: Pulisic returns as US held to 1-1 qualifying draw vs CanadaThe remade U.S. soccer team quickly got itself into trouble in World Cup qualifying, wasting Brenden Aaronson’s second-half goal when Cyle Larin scored to lift Canada into a 1-1 draw.
US draws 0-0 at El Salvador in World Cup qualifying opener
Read full article: US draws 0-0 at El Salvador in World Cup qualifying openerThe United States showed promise but no ability to finish in its pandemic-delayed World Cup qualifying opener, drawing 0-0 at El Salvador in the type of Central American stadium that repeatedly has stymied the Americans.
New-look US opens World Cup qualifying, 4 years after flop
Read full article: New-look US opens World Cup qualifying, 4 years after flopA new-look U.S. soccer team opens World Cup qualifying in El Salvador on Thursday night, four years after a loss at Trinidad and Tobago ended a streak of seven straight appearances for the Americans in soccer's showcase.
Pulisic scores in extra time, US beats Mexico 3-2
Read full article: Pulisic scores in extra time, US beats Mexico 3-2Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the 114th minute, backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath stopped Andrés Guardado’s penalty kick in the 124th minute and the United States overcame an early defensive blunder to beat Mexico 3-2 in a final of the first CONCACAF Nations League that turned on three video reviews.
Siebatcheu scores to lift US over Honduras in Nations League
Read full article: Siebatcheu scores to lift US over Honduras in Nations LeagueJordan Siebatcheu scored his first international goal in the 89th minute, and the United States beat Honduras 1-0 to reach the final of the first CONCACAF Nations League.
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
Read full article: Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions LeagueChelsea won the Champions League for the second time by beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half goal as Pep Guardiola’s overthinking proved costly again in the all-English final.
Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to Chelsea
Read full article: Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to ChelseaChelsea has come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 and prevent City from clinching a third English Premier League title in four seasons and dethroning Liverpool.
Olympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLS
Read full article: Olympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLSUnited States' Sebastian Soto reacts at the end of a Concacaf Men's Olympic qualifying championship semi-final soccer match against Honduras in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Lalas maintains the burden to improve the Olympic effort lies with Kreis, senior national team coach Gregg Berhalter and U.S. men’s national team general manager Brian McBride. FIFA regulations say clubs don’t have to release players for Olympic qualifying or the Olympics. FIFA restricts Olympic qualifying to players 23 and under. AdNone of Honduras’ players on the roster for last week’s national team exhibition against Greece were Olympic age eligible.
Reynolds, Odunze receive US call-ups but not Hoppe
Read full article: Reynolds, Odunze receive US call-ups but not Hoppe(Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP)CHICAGO – Defender Bryan Reynolds received his first call-up to the U.S. national team after the 19-year-old made his debut for Roma last weekend. Chituru Odunze, an 18-year-old goalkeeper with Leicester, also could debut in exhibitions against Jamaica on March 25 at Wiener Neustadt, Austria, or three days later at Northern Ireland. Forward Matthew Hoppe, who has scored five goals for Schalke this season, was not called in for a possible debut. Germany), Luca de la Torre (Heracles, Netherlands), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy), Yunus Musah (Valencia, Spain), Owen Otasowie (Wolverhampton, England). Forwards: Daryl Dike (Barnsley, England), Nicholas Gioacchini (Caen, France), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea, England), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen, Germany), Tim Weah (Lille, France).
Tuchel says Pulisic 'in my plans' despite limited minutes
Read full article: Tuchel says Pulisic 'in my plans' despite limited minutesChelsea's Christian Pulisic, right, is challenged by Everton's Allan during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Monday, March 8, 2021. Yes, so this is my job, and his job is to be ready — to be ready like everybody else. Pulisic’s lone Premier League goal this season came on Dec. 5 against Leeds in a 3-1 victory. Pulisic has missed one game to injury and another for family reasons under Tuchel and his only recent start came on Feb. 11 in an FA Cup match against Barnsley. “When you sign and play for Chelsea, it is part of the job description as a player to be impatient and patient at the same time,” Tuchel said.
Tuchel urges Pulisic to 'stay positive' amid limited minutes
Read full article: Tuchel urges Pulisic to 'stay positive' amid limited minutes(Tim Keeton/Pool via AP)LONDON – Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has urged winger Christian Pulisic to “stay positive” amid limited playing time and now a tight calf that leaves the oft-injured American questionable for Saturday’s visit to Southampton. Tuchel on Friday sought to quell speculation about Pulisic's long-term future at Stamford Bridge. Pulisic's only start since Tuchel took over late last month was in an FA Cup match last week. The German manager said it's a "clear yes” when asked if he wants the 22-year-old Pulisic to stay at Chelsea. He was withdrawn from training Thursday with calf tightness and is “a big question mark” for the Southampton match, Tuchel said.
Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins
Read full article: Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback winsThe fans — 2,000 from West Ham, 2,000 from Chelsea — had contrasting experiences on opposite sides of London. Chelsea’s players treated their select group of attending fans to a comeback of their own at Stamford Bridge. The match saw respective managers Frank Lampard, of Chelsea, and Marcelo Bielsa, of Leeds, meet for the first time in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Guardiola didn’t make a single substitution, at a time when he is pushing the Premier League to increase the number of replacements from three to five for player-welfare reasons. It’s now 11 goals in 11 games for the Everton striker after scoring the equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Burnley.
Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women's FA Cup
Read full article: Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women's FA CupManchester City's Sam Mewis celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the Women's FA Cup final soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)LONDON – Just when it really mattered, the routine Sam Mewis worked on at Manchester City with teammate Alex Greenwood in the days before the FA Cup final finally came off. “There are girls who played in the FA Cup last year to get us to this point." This was City’s third Women’s FA Cup triumph in four seasons — a winning streak that began with another American, Carli Lloyd, netting in the 2017 victory over Birmingham. Mewis wasn’t the first American to score in a pandemic-delayed FA Cup final at Wembley in 2020.
Chelsea's Pulisic injured ahead of US match in Wales
Read full article: Chelsea's Pulisic injured ahead of US match in WalesBURNLEY – Christian Pulisic's participation in the United States' first match in more than nine months could be in jeopardy after the Chelsea winger was injured in the warmup ahead of the Premier League game against Burnley on Saturday. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said Pulisic “felt something on his hamstring” and was replaced in the starting lineup by Timo Werner. "We’re talking minor, nothing serious,” Lampard said after Chelsea's 3-0 win at Turf Moor, where Pulisic scored a hat trick in a league game last season. The team's last match was a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a February friendly, using mostly Major League Soccer players. Pulisic hasn't played for the Americans since a 2-0 defeat at Canada on Oct. 15 last year.