Matthijs de Ligt admits he was shocked by Julian Nagelsmann's Bayern Munich sacking

Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesDe Ligt was just as surprised as a lot of us were when Bayern pulled the plug on Nagelsmann....
BAVARIAN FOOTBALL WORKS 18 hours ago

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond charged with rape and sexual assault

Washington-born winger is due to appear at court in May Club suspend winger and sees loan with Lincoln terminated Sunderland footballer Jack...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 30

Why did Mike Tyson go to prison and when was the boxing legend behind bars?

BOXER Mike Tyson went to prison in 1992 after being convicted of rape in Indiana. He was sentenced to six years in prison and four years of...
THE SUN Mar 30

Sunderland’s Jack Diamond charged with rape and sexual assault as Lincoln terminate loan

Sunderland have suspended Jack Diamond after the winger was charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 23-year-old has...
TALKSPORT Mar 30

Sunderland star Jack Diamond charged with rape and sex assault

SUNDERLAND football star Jack Diamond has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The player, 23, has been suspended after an alleged sexual...
THE SUN Mar 30

Female Football Flourishes by Megan Kendall St. Robert of Newminster

Football has always been the most popular sport in England and many see it as the ‘men’s game’ but women’s football has recently become more...
THE NORTHERN ECHO Mar 29

Billionaires linked to Liverpool investment in hunt to close $6bn deal

Josh Harris and David Blitzer are reportedly the front runners to acquire the Washington Commanders
LIVERPOOL ECHO Mar 29

Luany joins up with OL Reign

Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesMidfielder has received her visa and joined up with her new teammates. In the world of women's...
SOUNDER AT HEART Mar 29

Controversial decision goes against Ashington again as promotion hopes dented

Ashington suffered a blow to their promotion hopes when Tom Romano slotted home a stoppage time winner for Whickham at the First Mortgage Glebe...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 29

Poor defending cost us the game, says Ashington manager Ian Skinner

Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner – bitterly disappointed after his side’s 3-2 defeat at the hands of Whickham on Tuesday night – admitted that...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 29

COUNTER PUNCHES AND PACE WIN THE DAY

Whickham 3 Ashington 2 – Ebac Northern League Division One: Whickham staged a remarkable comeback to dent the Colliers’ promotion… The post COUNTER...
NORTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Mar 29

Rodman the Hero as Spirit Take Down OL Reign

Washington, DC – Trinity Rodman picked up exactly where she left off last season and played the hero for Washington as they were able to defeat the...
PROSTAMERIKA.COM Mar 27

U21: Evans Hat-Trick Sees Alex Defeat Ipswich

A hat-trick from forward Connor Evans saw Crewe Alexandra come from behind against Ipswich Town in the Under-21 Professional Development League at...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 27

Major Link Soccer: Jordan Morris was Stone Cold against SKC

William Purnell-USA TODAY SportsJordan Morris and the Sounders simply stunned SKC. The Seattle Sounders demolished Sporting Kansas City in a...
SOUNDER AT HEART Mar 27

Colliers manager says 'harsh' penalty decision swung top-of-the-table clash

Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner thought his side’s 1-1 draw with Newton Aycliffe on Saturday was a fair result – but the boss believes a...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 27

Second and first in nervy encounter as Ashington host Newton Aycliffe

It was billed as the ‘Match of the Day’ in the Ebac Northern League, and both Newton Aycliffe and Ashington did not disappoint.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 27

Bruce plays the kids, Gil and Bou have record setting nights, and 17-year-old Noel Buck scores the winner as the Revolution comeback to win 2-1

FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution (4-0-1, 12 pts.) defeated D.C. United (1-1-3, 4 pts.) in a 2-1 come from behind victory on Saturday...
PROSTAMERIKA.COM Mar 27

WATCH: USWNT star Trinity Rodman's fantastic solo run and finish in NWSL opener for Washington Spirit

U.S. women's national team star Trinity Rodman began the NWSL season with a bang as she scored a fantastic winner for the Washington Spirit.
GOAL.COM Mar 27

Match Preview: Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride

Brad Mills. USA TodayThe Thorns will open the season at home against Orlando Pride. Get hyped with us. The Portland Thorns are back. The perfect...
STUMPTOWNFOOTY.COM Mar 26

Red Stars defender Arin Wright gets fresh slate as NWSL season kicks off

Arin Wright was unanimously voted by her teammates to serve as captain in the absence of Alyssa Naeher when she is competing with the U.S. Women’s...
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Mar 25

MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal: Confirmed date, ticket information and how to watch

Ticket information and kick off details for the 2023 MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal game in Washington, D.C.
90MIN.COM Mar 24

Lion Links: 3/24/23

Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty ImagesOrlando City preps for Philadelphia, the Pride gather attention, OCB ready for action, Ali Krieger...
THEMANELAND.COM Mar 24

Five things to know about the Washington Spirit

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsOL Reign kick off the NWSL season on March 26. Get to know their opponent. On Sunday, March 26, OL Reign kicks off...
SOUNDER AT HEART Mar 23

PawedCast 331: Charlotte Rewind & Messiah Bright Interview

Image courtesy of Orlando Pride / Mark ThorOur exclusive interview with Orlando Pride rookie forward Messiah Bright. RSS feed for The Mane...
THEMANELAND.COM Mar 23

MLS to host Arsenal in 2023 edition of All Star game

The 2023 MLS All Star game will see the best of Major League Soccer take on Premier League side Arsenal FC in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, July 19. 
90MIN.COM Mar 21

MLS All-Stars set to face Arsenal

Arsenal will face some of the league’s stars this summers 2023 MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field in Washington DC. The Gunners, currently top of the...
MLS MULTIPLEX Mar 21

Arsenal heading to the US to play in the MLS All-Star game

Great news for American Gooners. Arsenal and MLS have announced that Arsenal will be the opponent for the MLS All-Star game in July in Washington...
PAININTHEARSENAL.COM Mar 21

San Diego Wave FC sign 15-year-old local Melanie Barcenas

Courtesy of San Diego Wave FCYoungest player signed in league history. San Diego Wave FC announced on Tuesday they have signed forward Melanie...
LAGCONFIDENTIAL.COM Mar 21

Arsenal fans love it as Martinelli cracks Ted Lasso joke while Turner teaches him and Nketiah about MLS ahead of US tour

ARSENAL fans loved it as Gabriel Martinelli cracked a Ted Lasso joke to American goalkeeper Matt Turner. As part of an MLS promotion, the US...
THE SUN Mar 21

Photo: Arsenal set to face old foe in MLS All Star game

Once the Premier League season is out of the way and players have had their annual holiday, attention will turn to pre-season matters, and Arsenal...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Mar 21

Wayne Rooney to coach MLS All-Star team against Arsenal this summer as Manchester United legend says exhibition match will be a ‘personal highlight’

Wayne Rooney will take charge of an MLS All-Stars team to take on Arsenal in Washington DC this summer. Rooney is currently head coach of DC...
TALKSPORT Mar 21

Your Tuesday Kickoff: Are St. Louis CITY SC already a playoff lock?

The 2023 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will return to a familiar format, as Major League Soccer today announced English Premier League side...
MLSSOCCER Mar 21

San Marino vs Northern Ireland: Craig Cathcart to captain injury-hit side in Euro 2024 qualifying opener

Northern Ireland have other injury doubts over Conor Washington and Conor McMenamin
BELFASTLIVE Mar 21

Video: Arsenal set to play MLS All-Star game, USMNT GK Matt Turner ‘training’ his Gunners teammates

The Gunners are set to play the MLS All-Stars on July 19th in Washington DC. Former MLS goalie and USMNT star Matt Turner put his teammates through...
BOLAVIP US Mar 21

Wayne Rooney to coach MLS All Stars against Arsenal in July

The All Star Game will take place in Washington DC on 19 July
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 21

MLS vs. Arsenal! 2023 MLS All-Star Game set for July in DC

The 2023 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will return to a familiar format, as Major League Soccer today announced English Premier League side...
MLSSOCCER Mar 21

Wayne Rooney says the MLS All-Star Game vs. Arsenal is 'a BIG moment' and 'huge step forward'

Wayne Rooney believes the friendly between an All-Star team and Premier League leaders, Arsenal, is a landmark moment of progress for the MLS. The...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 21

2023 MLS All-Star Game: Arsenal confirmed as opponents with Skills Challenge & Wayne Rooney also set to feature at Audi Field in Washington D.C.

Major League Soccer has confirmed that Arsenal will provide the opposition for the 2023 MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field in Washington D.C. on July 19.
GOAL.COM Mar 21

High school football coach who was fired for praying with players wins $2M settlement

The board of Bremerton School District in Washington state voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the $1,775,000 settlement payment to former...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 20

Arsenal USA tour 2023: What we know so far amid Washington DC visit and tournament plan

Arsenal news: The Gunners are expected to travel across the pond to the US in the summer as part of their preparations for the 2023/24 season
FOOTBALL LONDON Mar 20

2023 MLS All-Star Game opponent revealed: Arsenal set to face off against league's best in Washington D.C.

As per sources from The Athletic, Arsenal will be revealed as the opponents for the 2023 Major League Soccer All-Star game.
GOAL.COM Mar 20

Colliers boss Ian Skinner delighted with defender's goal-scoring return

Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was delighted after his side picked up another three points following a 3-0 victory over Redcar Athletic at Green...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 20

Comfortable victory sees Ashington AFC move to joint top of table

Ashington produced one of their best performances of the season to comfortably brush Redcar Athletic aside at Green Lane on Saturday.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 20

Arsenal set to face MLS All-Star XI managed by Wayne Rooney as Man Utd legend ‘lets slip’ details of match

ARSENAL will take on a team of MLS All-Stars ahead of the 2023-24 season, reports suggest. The Gunners currently sit eight points clear at the top...
THE SUN Mar 20

Seattle Sounders 0-0 LAFC: MLS champions remain unbeaten but blow a chance to move top of West

LAFC and the Seattle Sounders battled to a 0-0 draw today in Washington, as the reigning MLS champs remained unbeaten to start the season.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 18

NWSL preview: Key questions for each team

The 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season is one week away, and it’s time to look at the key issues each team needs to address this year. From...
EQUALIZERSOCCER.COM Mar 18

Lion Links: 3/18/23

THEMANELAND.COM Mar 18

The Washington Spirit are ready to move forward

• After a traumatic year-plus, Spirit players feel the club can now set the bar in NWSL • Owner Michele Kang is investing on and off the field...
EQUALIZERSOCCER.COM Mar 17

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Wednesday, March 15

Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesElvis Costello - live ! Elvis Costello loves the theatre. And he embraced the vaudeville days of Warner...
SBNATION.COM Mar 15

Pride Sign Midfielder Mikayla Cluff to New Three-Year Deal

Image courtesy of Orlando PridePride secure promising young midfielder’s rights through 2025 season. The Orlando Pride took care of another piece...
THEMANELAND.COM Mar 14

Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney closing in on transfer for Nottingham Forest’s Lewis O’Brien at DC United

DC UNITED are closing in on the signing of Nottingham Forest star Lewis O’Brien, according to reports. The MLS side are managed by Manchester...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 13

Major Link Soccer: St. Louis’s surprising start

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis have really enjoyed life so far in MLS. Though the MLS season is young, St. Louis CITY SC is surprising...
SOUNDER AT HEART Mar 13

Technology comes to Ashington skipper Ben Harmison's aid as red card is overturned

Ashington FC’s use of a Veo camera came up trumps when a panel reviewed the red card issued to Ben Harmison and overturned the decision.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 13

Last-minute winner for Ashington against Guidborough Town

Ashington left it late before a header from skipper Ben Harmison saw them deservedly secure all three points against Guisborough Town at Woodhorn...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 13

Wayne Rooney shares loved-up selfie with Coleen after Man Utd legend’s wife jets out to see him in Washington

WAYNE ROONEY has shared a loving selfie with wife Coleen after she jetted out to the US to visit him. The pair have been living separately after...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 12

BBC crisis continues into Sunday as Match of the Day 2 and WSL game to have no presenters amid Gary Lineker row

The BBC crisis goes on as disruption to their sport programme schedule is expected to continue into Sunday. It all started with Gary Lineker being...
TALKSPORT Mar 12

Defiant Gary Lineker refuses to back down in migrant Twitter row with BBC after day of chaos for its football coverage

BBC boss Tim Davie was last night locked in a personal shootout with Gary Lineker after a day of chaos for the Beeb's sports coverage. Davie...
THE SUN Mar 11

BBC boss Tim Davie refuses to resign over Gary Lineker row but admits ‘difficult day’ as presenters walk out in protest

THE BBC’s director general says he will not resign over the fallout of Gary Lineker suspension from Match Of The Day. Mr Lineker, 62, was pulled...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 11

SQUIRE’S WASHINGTON CHRIS HELPS RAISE £4,000 FOR HOSPICE CARE

The manager at Squire’s Garden Centres Washington has led his colleagues to help raise £4,000 in aid of hospice care provider, Phyllis Tuckwell...
BEXHILLOBSERVER.NET Mar 10

The Equalizer Podcast: We’re Back

Arianna Cascone and Jenna Tonelli are here to kick off our NWSL season previews as the Equalizer Podcast returns. Arianna and Jenna take a close...
EQUALIZERSOCCER.COM Mar 10

IFFHS ends the Guardiola-Mourinho debate with all-time world best coach ranking

The International Federation of Football History and Statistics revealed the all-time ranking of world's best coach from 1996 to 2022,...
BOLAVIP US Mar 9

Lion Links: 3/8/23

Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty ImagesOrlando City draws with Tigres in Concacaf Champions League debut, Orlando Pride sign Summer Yates,...
THEMANELAND.COM Mar 8

Orlando Pride Sign 2023 Draft Pick Summer Yates

Image courtesy of Orlando PrideThe fourth-round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft has earned a multi-year professional deal in preseason camp. The...
THEMANELAND.COM Mar 7

OL Reign announce updated preseason roster

Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty ImagesLocal midfielder Jadyn Edwards joins as trialist, McKenzie Weinert and Mariah Lee depart. The NWSL preseason...
SOUNDER AT HEART Mar 7

Rotherham United duo named in Northern Ireland squad along with Middlesbrough FC defender and former Barnsley FC midfielder for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers

ROTHERHAM UNITED duo Conor Washington and Shane Ferguson have been named in Northern Ireland's squad by returning manager Michael O'Neill ahead of...
YORKSHIRE POST Mar 7

Lion Links: 3/6/23

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsOrlando City prepares for Tigres, Orlando Pride defeat FSU, Crusaders beat Columbus twice, EPL results, and...
THEMANELAND.COM Mar 6

Washington Spirit sign youngest ever NWSL player

The Washington Spirit made NWSL history on Friday, signing Chloe Ricketts as the youngest ever player to join the league at just 15 years and 283...
90MIN.COM Mar 5

Rapper Chris Brown to be quizzed by UK cops over bottle attack in London club

BAD boy pop star Chris Brown is set to be quizzed by police over a bottle attack. The US singer, 33, is alleged to have been involved in a fight in...
THE SUN Mar 4

Washington Spirit signs youngest-ever player Chloe Ricketts, 15, to NWSL contract

At 15 years, 283 days old, Spirit's new signing surpasses Portland Thorns FC's Olivia Moultrie, who signed her first professional contract at 15...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 3

Spirit makes 15 y.o. youngest-ever NWSL signing

The Washington Spirit signed midfielder Chloe Ricketts, making the 15-year-old the youngest player ever to sign a contract with a NWSL team.
ESPNFC.COM Mar 3

Spirit sign youngest player in NWSL history, 15-year-old Chloe Ricketts

• Ricketts is three days younger than Olivia Moultrie was when she signed with Portland in 2021 • Washington commits to three-year deal plus option...
EQUALIZERSOCCER.COM Mar 3

Inside magician Uri Geller’s £8m mansion with cinema and gym where he held extravagant parties for Royals & sports stars

MAGICIAN Uri Geller has listed his eight-bed luxury mansion for a cool £8million. The 76-year-old’s Thameside home features an entertainment hall,...
THE SUN Mar 3

Major Link Soccer: NWSL coming to FIFA 23 this month

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBrentford striker facing lengthy gambling-related ban; Mourinho assures people he’s “not crazy”...
SOUNDER AT HEART Mar 2

U21: Alex Come From Behind To Win At Wigan

Goals from Lachlan Brook and Connor Evans saw Crewe Alexandra come from behind at Wigan Athletic in the Under-21 Professional Development League at...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 1

Ashington AFC continue winning run with 1-0 home win against Carlisle City

Dean Briggs scored a late winner against Carlisle City on Tuesday night to give Ashington their eighth win from nine league matches.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 1

Ashington 'delighted with another three points' after victory against Carlisle City

Ashington AFC manager Ian Skinner thought his side were full value for Tuesday night’s 1-0 win against Carlisle City at Woodhorn Lane.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 1

Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Where to find us!

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsToday’s our last day here. Well, friends, today’s the day. Come tomorrow, this site will no longer be supported by SB...
BLACK AND RED UNITED Feb 28

Monday Freedom Kicks: We’ve moved, come join us!

John Jones-USA TODAY SportsA quick PSA with more to follow Hi there. We’ve talked awhile back about how we’re going to be no longer supported by...
BLACK AND RED UNITED Feb 27

Western Washington women’s soccer gets moment in spotlight at Seattle Sports Star of the Year show

The celebration kicked off in Seattle almost three months ago for the Western Washington University women’s soccer team. It’ll continue Tuesday...
SEATTLETIMES.COM Feb 27

LIVE: D.C. United 1-0 Toronto FC - Game thread, preview, how to watch

Deandre Kerr evading Sofiane Djeffal during last year’s match at Audi Field. | (Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports)The 2023 MLS season is here! The Reds...
WAKINGTHERED.COM Feb 25

Preview: Revamped Reds get MLS season underway on the road

Shane O’Neill during a Canadian Championship clash with CF Montréal at BMO Field. | Sean Pollock/Waking The RedMatchday 1 of 34 kicks off with a...
WAKINGTHERED.COM Feb 25

Just about to board a plane from Orlando and heading back to Ashington – Couldn’t miss this

Ahead of the Carabao Cup Final we have been asking some of our regular / irregular contributors a few questions. Newcastle United v Manchester...
THE MAG Feb 25

SLOW, SLOW, QUICK, QUICK, SLOW

Newcastle Benfield 1 Ashington 2 – Ebac Northern League Division One: It was all about pace for the Colliers.  When… The post SLOW, SLOW, QUICK,...
NORTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Feb 25

On This Day (24 Feb 1979): Rowell hat trick sinks Newcastle as Sunderland run rampant!

On this day the 24th February 1979, Sunderland absolutely walloped Newcastle at St James Park. LOVELY! This game has been written about many times...
SBNATION.COM Feb 24

Thursday Freedom Kicks: USWNT win SheBelieves, MLS expansion news, and more

Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesA magical night in Frisco. Happy Thursday, everyone. By the time you read this, I will be on my stupid...
BLACK AND RED UNITED Feb 24

Ex-Man Utd star Ravel Morrison’s career reaches desperate new low as he’s ‘axed by MLS side DC United’

RAVEL MORRISON’S career seems poised for another downwards plunge as the former Manchester United prodigy faces being axed by Wayne Rooney’s DC...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 23

Ex-Man Utd star Ravel Morrison's career reaches desperate new low as he's ‘axed by MLS side DC United'

RAVEL MORRISON’S career seems poised for another downwards plunge as the former Manchester United prodigy faces being axed by Wayne Rooney’s DC...
THE SUN Feb 23

Dundee United set to snap up Bill Hamid with USA international to ease Tannadice goalkeeping crisis

DUNDEE UNITED are set to sign American goalkeeper Bill Hamid. Tannadice boss Liam Fox has been left with only Mark Birighitti as a senior...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 23
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