Can the Portland Timbers repeat over the Seattle Sounders?
Can the Portland Timbers repeat another win over the Seattle Sounders? (9) Portland Timbers (4-7-4, 16 points) vs (1) Seattle Sounders (8-5-2-26...
Ashington manager Ian Skinner aims for another play-off spot next season
Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner has set the bar high as he prepares to embark on a new challenge in the Northern Premier League East Division...
Ashington FC pick up league awards and announce new signings and pre-season friendlies
Things are hectic at Ashington FC, with the announcement of prestigious league awards, new signings and pre-season friendlies.
Major Link Soccer: Pochettino appointed as new Chelsea manager
Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty ImagesNapoli's manager resigns to take time away from game; River Plate has a statue proportions problem...
NWSL Week 9 Review: Gotham remains atop a crowded table
NJ/NY Gotham FC played the Washington Spirit to a draw to remain atop the standings, but the table is crowded with three five-win teams....
Premier League new boys target transfer for Nottingham Forest outcast who’s playing on loan under Wayne Rooney
NOTTINGHAM FOREST outcast Lewis O'Brien is back on the radar of Premier League new boys Sheffield United.
The Blades were keen on landing the...
UPDATED: Running List of Foreign Dortmund Fans Clubs
Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty ImagesLife can be hard for a BVB fan living abroad. The Black and Yellows are not supported abroad nearly as much as...
Cavani get Uruguay call
Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani has been called up by Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez for his country's next two friendly matches
Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable with greying hair as he builds tennis dynasty
A FORMER Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as he starts to show his age.
The Dutch tennis star retired from the sport in 2003, having won...
Edinson Cavani in Uruguay squad
Uruguay boss Oscar Washington Tabarez has called up the Paris Saint-Germain forward for his country's upcoming pair of friendlies.
Edinson Cavani Copa America-bound
Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has called up the Paris Saint-Germain striker for this summer's South American showpiece in Brazil.
Eerie moment mystery ‘Black Triangle’ UFO is spotted by US Marines above military base in footage sent to Pentagon probe
A BLACK triangular UFO was photographed flying over a military base in a mass sighting with up to 50 witnesses, an investigator has...
Eerie moment mystery ‘Black Triangle' UFO is spotted by US Marines above military base in footage sent to Pentagon probe
A BLACK triangular UFO was photographed flying over a military base in a mass sighting with up to 50 witnesses, an investigator has...
Edinson Cavani called up to Uruguay squad
Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani has been called up by Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez for their next two FIFA Qatar 2022 qualifiers.
Major Link Soccer: Hasta la vista, Leeds
Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty ImagesLeeds are likely headed down to the Championship after losing to West Ham. MLS was, as ever, full of...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Sky Blues Win At Darts In Washington (USA) Friendly
On this day (22nd May) in 1970 The Sky Blues were coming towards the end of their end-of-season tour of the United States of America. Noel...
Ashington Football Club shines spotlight on volunteer Alan Brown
At Ashington Football Club, Alan Brown goes about his business in a calm, quiet manner with no fuss – and in the eyes of the Woodhorn Lane outfit,...
Ashington first XI slump to six wicket defeat at Burnopfield
Liam Trevaskis turned in a man of the match performance for Burnopfield on Saturday to send Ashington to a six-wicket defeat.
Teacher had 'five pints' before getting behind the wheel at Ashington Football Club
Connor Smith is facing a driving ban after he was stopped in his BMW in the club's car park
On This Day (20 May 1978): Rookie Sunderland goalkeeper impresses as forgotten tour commences
Watson (back row, third from the right) and Merrington (furthest right) line up ahead of 1978-79Sunderland fell to defeat in their opening match 45...
Southampton 'set to name Swansea boss Russell Martin as their new manager next week'
Martin was due to fly to Washington DC to meet Swansea's American owners on Thursday for talks over his future but has remained at home.
Southampton move for Swansea's Russell Martin to replace Rubén Sellés
Relegated club expected to agree a deal for Martin next week
37-year-old has one year left on his contract at the Welsh side
Russell Martin is in...
Sam Staab started her first pro game. She hasn’t stopped since
At 75 straight regular-season starts and counting, the Washington Spirit defender holds the NWSL ironwoman streak. She broke her teammate's record.
Messi, Argentina Had Favorable Penalty Calls at 2022 World Cup, Ex-Player Believes
Lionel Messi lifted the trophy that eluded him in his football career after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup last December. However, former...
💬 Pride look to keep momentum ahead of Saturday's match against Washington
Hear from Orlando Pride head coach Seb Hines and goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse following Wednesday's training session from Orlando Health Training...
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang hopes to make club stronger with new merger
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang spearheads a new soccer organization that will see the Spirit and Olympique Lyonnais Feminin come together.
MLS salaries released with three ex-Prem stars in top ten including Man Utd cult hero
A FORMER Liverpool star is the top earner in the MLS.
The league’s salaries were released this week – and there are plenty of familiar names in...
Washington Spirit & Lyon to form first ever global multi-club women's football organisation led by Michele Kang
NWSL side Washington Spirit and Champions League holders Lyon will come together to form a global multi-club women's football organisation.
Spirit and Lyon owners form women's soccer org
OL Groupe and Michele Kang, owner of NWSL side Washington Spirit, have signed a deal to create a global women's football organisation.
Official: Michele Kang in charge of both Spirit and Lyon women’s side
OL Groupe, owners of the French side Olympique Lyonnais, and Michele Kang have officially announced their partnership to create a multi-team...
Atlético close in on defender Santiago Mouriño — Uruguayan expected to be loaned out
Mouriño follows in the footsteps of Godín and Giménez but could go on loan to Real Zaragoza or Atlético San Luis next season. Atlético Madrid are...
Atlético Madrid close in on Uruguayan defender Santiago Mouriño
The Uruguayan follows in the footsteps of Godín and Giménez but could go on loan to Real Zaragoza next season Atlético Madrid are fishing in...
Ashington defender Darren Lough gets end-of-season award from club's management
Defensive lynchpin Darren Lough was taken aback when he was informed that he had won the ‘Management Player of the Season’ award at Ashington...
Arsenal pre-season IN FULL: Transfers in and out, latest on contracts and friendly fixture dates
Arsenal are gearing up for a huge pre-season this summer having reached new heights in the Premier League.
The Gunners have come agonisingly close...
Major Link Soccer: Chelsea make it 3!
Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesChelsea go back-to-back-to-back as they claim a third straight FA Cup. Chelsea Women claimed a third...
Michele Kang lifts trophy with Lyon as official sale looms; Spirit, Reign remain mum
The Washington Spirit say they have no comment even as owner Michele Kang is seen with Lyon women's team and mentioned by name by Lyon owner John...
Penalty decision dooms Angel City against Washington
Losses can be hard to take for any team in any sport, and then there some losses that can really be frustrating for the losing side. That had to be...
Ashington FC's Craig Spooner is 'well chuffed' as he wins end of season award
Ashington FC’s Craig Spooner won the prestigious Players’ Player of the Season award when the Colliers held their promotion party in the...
Spirit Remain Undefeated as they Handle the San Diego Wave
The Spirit are off to their best start in franchise history through six games after one-sided win over a very good San Diego Wave side. It’d be the...
USWNT star Trinity Rodman surpasses Sam Kerr's NWSL record with latest Washington Spirit showing
U.S. women's national team and Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman surpassed Sam Kerr's NWSL record to become the league's youngest ever player...
FIVE IS TRULY ALIVE
GOING UP: Ashington beat Step 4 Glossop North End WASN’T it noticeable that nine of the 13 Inter Step 4/5 […]
The post FIVE IS TRULY ALIVE appeared...
Beware of Trinity Rodman! USWNT star scores and assists for Washington Spirit in statement display before Women's World Cup
Trinity Rodman was the star of the show as she scored one and set up another as Washington Spirit beat San Diego Wave 3-1 on Saturday.
Sunderland star Jack Diamond appears in court charged with rape and sex assault
SUNDERLAND star Jack Diamond has appeared in court charged with rape and sexual assault.
The footballer, 23, was arrested following an alleged...
Ashington manager reveals what was said to players at half-time in the play-off
Ashington FC boss Ian Skinner has exclusively revealed what was said to the players in the dressing room at half-time of their Inter step play-off...
Ashington win promotion after convincing win against Glossop North End in play-off
Ashington clinched promotion to the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division after a convincing 3-0 victory against Glossop North End in...
Watch Christian Benteke score incredible overhead kick as ex-Crystal Palace striker shines for DC United
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE scored an incredible bicycle kick in DC United’s 3-0 win over Charlotte FC.
The former Aston Villa, Liverpool and Crystal Palace...
Inter Step Play-off results
Below are yesterday's Inter-Step Play off results. The results saw 9 Step 5 teams promoted to Step 4 Step 4/5 Inter-Step Play-off Coggeshall Town...
COLLIERS DOMINATE TO SEAL PROMOTION
To plagarise the club’s song: Ashington is full of pubs, bookies and chip shops…..and a promoted football team. They were…
Red Stars Defense Maintain Point against Spirit
BRIDGEVIEW, IL—After giving up five goals last Saturday against OL Reign, the Chicago Red Stars defense improved and withstood the onslaught of the...
Washington father-of-six killed in 'road rage shooting'
A father of six, including a star University of California Berkeley football player, was recently shot and killed in a road rage incident in...
ASHINGTON EASE TO PROMOTION WIN
Ashington were today promoted to the Northern Premier League after beating Glossop North End in a one-off play-off game. League…
Who is Everton football club owner Farhad Moshiri?
FARHAD Moshiri is a self-made British-Iranian businessman and the owner of Everton Football Club.
Here’s what we know about his life and career...
Ashington FC boss urges fans to get behind club for this weekend's play-off final
Ashington FC boss Ian Skinner has thanked his club’s supporters for helping them to reach the Northern League play-off final.
Premier League pre-season fixtures IN FULL: Dates, kick-off times and locations as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and co gear up for 2023/24 campaign
The Premier League season still has another month to go but some clubs have already been accused of ‘being on the beach’.
For other teams, the...
Major Link Soccer: UEFA considering Champions League final in USA
Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSpurs players reimburse fans after embarrassing loss; Castellanos rocks Real Madrid. MLS / US...
WASHINGTON GAME MOVED TO CONSETT
Due to continuing problems with Washington’s pitch, their game against Blyth Town that was postponed last night, will now be…
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Wednesday, April 26
Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty ImagesAt the airport - again? we have to stop meeting like this ..
Well, here's...
Next USMNT coach: Matt Crocker faces a huge decision as sporting director
WASHINGTON – U.S. Soccer unveiled its new sporting director Matt Crocker on Tuesday, with federation president Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson...
Major Link Soccer: It's Reigning braces
Mike Russell / Sounder at HeartOL Reign piled it on in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Red Stars. OL Reign geared up for the game against the Chicago...
Colliers manager Ian Skinner reacts after team reach the play-offs
Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was ecstatic after his side secured a 1-1 draw against Bishop Auckland, as it means the Colliers march into a...
Colliers manager Ian Skinner reacts after team reach the play-off
Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was ecstatic on Saturday after his side had secured a 1-1 draw against Bishop Auckland.
Colliers reach play-offs after nervy draw with Bishop Auckland
A brilliant second half performance by Ashington saw them book a play-off place and secure second spot in the Ebac Northern League first division...
ASHINGTON SECURE PLAY OFF MATCH
Bishop Auckland 1-1 Ashington – Ebac Northern League Division One A penalty for each team was enough to see Ashington…
Houston Dash off to best start in team history following draw at Washington Spirit
The Houston Dash are off to the best start in club history following a 0-0 draw against the Washington Spirit at Audi Field. Houston remains...
DECISION DAY
It’s Decision Day in the Ebac Northern League with two crucial promotion matches being played today. Bishop Auckland meet Ashington…
Latest update on Man United sale as record-breaking deal ends Glazer daydreams
When it comes to the Manchester United takeover saga it is often…
The post Washington Commanders price weakens Glazer position over Man United sale...
Watch Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United online in the US: TV Channel and Live Streaming
Seattle Sounders will face Minnesota United for the Matchday 9 of the 2023 MLS. Here, you can find out when, where, at what time, and how to watch...
TERRIERS MOVE UP TO THIRD
Washington 0-3 Bedlington Terriers – Ebac Northern League Division Two Bedlington Terriers moved up to third place in the Ebac…
Wayne Rooney names his ‘Mount Rushmore of Man Utd legends' but is forced to leave himself out of the four
Wayne Rooney has found no space for himself or any other Englishmen in his “Mount Rushmore” quartet of Manchester United legends.
The four faces on...
Wayne Rooney names his ‘Mount Rushmore of Man Utd legends’ but is forced to leave himself out of the four
Wayne Rooney has found no space for himself or any other Englishmen in his “Mount Rushmore” quartet of Manchester United legends.
The four faces...
Williams, Mewis battle for open USWNT spots
Lynn Williams and Kristie Mewis said they hope results like Gotham FC's 1-0 win over Washington on Wednesday will earn them USWNT roster spots.
Hat-trick hero Ben Harmison praises his Ashington team-mates' efforts as they put six past Tow Law
Ben Harmison scored a ‘complete’ hat-trick, his second treble of the season, for Ashington in the 6-0 rout over Tow Law on Tuesday night, then said...
Exploring if Michael Oliver has left the Premier League for Saudi Arabia
Has Michael Oliver left the Premier League? Many are wondering after spotting the 38-year-old refereeing in Saudi Arabia. The Ashington-born...
Trans women in sport tell Pernille and Magda about the moments that matter
In the very first email she sent to her local football club, Natalie Washington was up front about who she is.
One Planet Jersey Launch
We tapped underwater photographer Jason Washington (@caymanjason), professional freediver Coral Tomoascik (@coral.cay), and underwater film...
Major Link Soccer: Kim Little picks up an injury with Arsenal
Photo by Visionhaus/Getty ImagesThe Gunners will miss Little for some big games Seattle
OL Reign goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who's currently...
What we have learned from Mark Parsons’ Washington Spirit in the first three games
Washington has seven points and a lot of potential with Trinity Rodman and Ashley Hatch leading the attack.
Ashington goalscorer's touching family moment captured by club's photographer
After being handed a starting place in Ashington’s side to face Thornaby on Saturday, Paul Robinson had an afternoon to remember.
The Week in Women's Football: NWSL (P3) preview - Spirit Rodman bobblehead; Ex-Spurs coach Amoros at Gotham
This week, we present part 3 of our annual 2023 NWSL regular season preview, in which we finish with the tenth through twelfth place finishers in...
Colliers score three against league strugglers Thornaby
Ashington bounced back following their narrow 1-0 defeat against Whitley Bay on Good Friday by recording a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Thornaby...
Ref Watch: v Harrogate Town (A)
Don't forget to join us across social media, we're @BescotBanter on most platforms, where we'll bring you all the match build-up, along with...
RIP Eddie Colquhoun
Sheffield United Football Club is desperately sad to report the passing of one of our greatest captains, Eddie Colquhoun.
Born in Prestonpans,...
Reign for sale, Michele Kang to take over Lyon women: What it could mean for Spirit, Reign, Lyon and NWSL
• OL Groupe to sell Reign just three years after purchasing NWSL franchise
• Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang to buy majority control of Lyon's...
Lyon Feminin set for Michele Kang takeover
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang is set to become the majority shareholder of Lyon Feminin.
Chelsea confirm East Coast-only USA summer tour
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesComing back to America! Chelsea are coming back to America for the second successive summer, and...
Colliers' promotion hopes take a knock after defeat against Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay took all three points from this top-of-the-table clash against Ashington at Hillheads Park on Good Friday with a goal in first-half...