Latest blog entries about MLS
Manchester United are back in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday evening as we travel to face Spanish giants Atletico de Madrid. The Reds have in store a first European away game in this competition in almost three years, when we drew against Galatasaray in November 2023. And it is an in-form Atleti side that […]
Galatasaray SK (29th, 0pts) vs FC Barcelona (3rd, 3pts)* *Standings at the time of writing Competition/Round: 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, League Phase, Matchday 2 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Roony Bardghji, Frenkie de Jong (out) Galatasaray Outs & Doubts: Wilfried Singo (out) Date/Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 9pm CET (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK […]
LeBron James has found plenty to admire in golf, including Nelly Korda’s smooth swing. The NBA star praised the LPGA golfer’s tempo and explained why a simple phrase has become an important part of her technique. James said the approach might sound unusual, but its effectiveness is what makes it stand out to him. “My […] The post “Sounds Corny”: LeBron James Reveals Why Nelly Korda Is His Favorite Golfer appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Sounders showed they are to be taken seriously after dispatching one of the East’s best teams.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al Nassr secured their first AFC Champions League Elite victory of the season with a 3-1 win over Neftchi Fergana. The match in Riyadh began an hour later than scheduled, at 22:15 rather than 21:15, after sirens sounded amid security concerns. Al Nassr responded to their surprise 4-0 defeat by Al […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr beat Neftchi Fergana in delayed AFC Champions League Elite tie was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Africa...
Thibaut Courtois has been an essential pillar for Real Madrid since joining the club in 2018, and Los Blancos have now reached an agreement in principle to extend his contract beyond June 2027. Real Madrid found in Thibaut Courtois one of the most reliable goalkeepers in recent soccer history. Now, the club has reportedly decided to keep him for longer , extending his contract beyond 2027 . In 2018, Real Madrid made a blockbuster move by signing Thibaut Courtois . Despite a highly succe...
Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath has announced his retirement from professional officiating after taking charge of his final match in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Elfath brought his career to an end following Austin FC’s 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC in Texas, his home state, closing a distinguished chapter in domestic and international football refereeing. The […] The article Moroccan-born Ismail Elfath retires after officiating football’s biggest stages was written by Eric Kwafo and ...
Coventry City secured their first win over Newcastle in the 21st century with a 4-1 victory at home, bringing the sixth round of the Premier League to a dramatic conclusion. The newly promoted side had not beaten Newcastle since October 1999, but repeated the same scoreline from that previous success to end a run of […] The article Coventry City stun Newcastle 4-1 to end 27-year wait for victory was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
This is going to be a busy week in MLS.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez showed signs they might be hitting peak form for Inter Miami at just the right time, with the MLS Cup Playoffs in sight. By James Nalton Most teams have just six games to play before the regular season ends, and Inter Miami will no doubt be a threat in theContinue reading →
Kaizer Chiefs will return to 2026/27 league action with their midfield options further depleted after Adolf Mtasingwa was ruled out of Tuesday’s meeting with Stellenbosch FC. Fernando Da Cruz’s side welcome the Cape Winelands club to FNB Stadium at 19:30, with the Amakhosi seeking to preserve their unbeaten start to the league campaign. Chiefs have […] The article Kaizer Chiefs face midfield shortage ahead of Stellenbosch FC test was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates return to Betway Premiership action on Tuesday, with both clubs back in contention at the top of the table after a three-week break. Sundowns head into their league fixture against Richards Bay as leaders, having followed their important MTN8 final victory on Saturday with the aim of staying at the […] The article Sundowns and Pirates resume Betway Premiership title race after three-week break was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Olwethu Makhanya’s transfer value has increased to €14.3m following an impressive start to life with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The 22-year-old Bafana Bafana defender moved to the Scottish club from Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union in a deal estimated at €3.5m. According to the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), that fee could […] The article Olwethu Makhanya’s transfer value rises to €14.3m after Rangers start was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeare...
Cougs in Pro Soccer | October 12, 2026
Olympique Lyonnais will be without Lois Openda for several weeks after the forward fractured his fibula during Friday’s Ligue 1 match against his former club, RC Lens. Openda, who joined Lyon on loan from Juventus, was forced off after sustaining the injury during a challenge. The incident followed a series of fouls, and Lyon have […] The article Lois Openda sidelined after fibula fracture in clash with former club was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Rate your Sounders on their 3-0 road win.
Gavin Hunt says the three-week FIFA international break disrupted Stellenbosch FC’s preparations for Tuesday’s meeting with his former club Kaizer Chiefs, with a serious injury crisis making it difficult to maintain his squad’s rhythm and motivation. Stellenbosch face Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium at 19:30, with Hunt returning to the ground where his time in […] The article Gavin Hunt says three-week break hindered Stellenbosch preparations for Chiefs return was written by Issa Said and first...
Manchester City have lodged an appeal against Premier League charges and fans now wait eagerly to hear the outcome of that hearing.
The game between Al Nassr and Neftchi Fergana in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite suffered a delay in the kickoff time due to problems in Riyadh. The AFC Champions League Elite fixture between Al Nassr and Neftchi Fergana at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh was officially postponed following heightened security alerts in the Saudi Arabian capital. Match officials halted pre-game preparations after regional air defense activity and a missile strike in the wider Riyadh metropolitan ...
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie is expected to miss three to four weeks with an ankle injury, according to the Times. The Ecuadorian star came off the bench in the closing stages of the 2-1 Premier League victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Arsenal left-back suffered an injury in a small-sided […]
Jamie Carragher’s comments about ‘cheating’ in 2023 have resurfaced after Liverpool 0-3 Man City
Above: Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United takes a penalty against Atlético Madrid in a pre-season friendly. The post Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United Preview: Two Shades of Red appeared first on HOOLIGAN SOCCER . The post Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United Preview: Two Shades of Red appeared first on HOOLIGAN SOCCER .
Al Nassr host Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana in Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite at Al-Awwal Park, with the primary question surrounding the availability and status of captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Al Nassr face a crucial match in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite as they host Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana . The big question remaining is whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play for the Saudi side. Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Al Nassr on Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 AFC C...
Yesterday’s result at Anfield could not have gone any worse for the home side. In the wake of Manchester City’s guilty verdict, on the charges of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules, Merseyside was buzzing. Yes, it was buzzing with anger and vitriol, but in the end, the home side was utterly demolished, and the […] The post Liverpool Team News at LASK: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Pau Cubarsí will return to the Barcelona lineup for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Galatasaray, and the young defender will reunite with a very dangerous striker he’s faced once before: Victor Osimhen. Cubarsí went head-to-head with the Nigerian striker in his European debut for Barça against Napoli when he was still 17 years old, and […]