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'A spectacle' ahead when Crew, Orlando City meet

The Columbus Crew and host Orlando City look to continue their upward trends when they square off Saturday. For the Crew (5-2-6, 21 points), it was a solid rebound last week with road wins against CF Montreal and the Chicago Fire, each by a 3-1 score, after a 2-1 home loss to rival FC Cincinnati on May 11.

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Real Sociedad star set for Atletico Madrid audition

Atletico Madrid will use their final game of the 2023/24 season to check in on Real Sociedad’s Robin Le Normand. Los Rojiblancos wrap up the season with a trip to San Sebastian and their UEFA Champions League qualification already confirmed.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / 2 minutes ago

Tom Huddlestone departs Manchester United after serving two year stint as player-coach

Tom Huddlestone has announced he has left Manchester United after spending two years with the club’s U21 side. The 37-year-old, who previously played for Tottenham and Wolves, arrived at United in 2022 with a keen interest in developing as a coach having played the game at a high level.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Field Level Media / 15 minutes ago

New York City FC tries to maintain momentum at New England

The early-season difficulties of scoring once in a three-game losing streak to begin the season are in the past for the New York City Football Club. Now

Soccer News / Field Level Media / 19 minutes ago

Montreal aims to break skid against struggling Nashville SC

First-year coach Laurent Courtois will try to pull his CF Montreal side out of a tailspin on Saturday night when they host Nashville SC, a club that has been through struggles of its own.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / 21 minutes ago

Hansi Flick lines up Bayer Leverkusen star as first Barcelona signing

Barcelona’s summer transfer plans will be impacted by the expected arrival of Hansi Flick. The German coach is heavily tipped to come in as Xavi Hernandez’s replacement in the coming days with the latter sacked by La Blaugana.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / 5 minutes ago

Fabrizio Romano names the one player Tottenham are for sure looking to sign this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are poised to make a decisive move in the upcoming transfer window by pursuing their long-standing target. Spurs have been tracking Chelsea’s star midfielder Conor Gallagher since last summer, and they are reportedly determined to conclude the pursuit by securing his services in North London.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / 33 minutes ago

Arsenal star is named the third most impactful player in the world

Since moving to Arsenal, Martin Ødegaard has been one of the best players in the world. He continues to excel and make an increasing impact on the Gunners’ team.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / 39 minutes ago

Atlanta United trying to snap skid in matchup with LAFC

Los Angeles FC coach Steve Cherundolo didn't have much problem Thursday explaining his team's recent success. "The team is in a good way, we're winning games, scoring goals and not conceding," Cherundolo said after practice.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / 2 minutes ago

Tottenham are weighing up a move for another promising Dutch defender after Micky van de Ven success

Tottenham Hotspur’s scouts have consistently monitored Championship talents for potential signings. After being linked with Stoke City’s Wouter Burger, Spurs have now turned their attention to another promising youngster from the English second tier – Middlesbrough’s Rav van den Berg.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / 31 minutes ago

Manchester United 22-man squad travel to London for FA Cup final

Erik ten Hag’s squad have left Manchester for the FA Cup final against Man City in what could be the manager’s final match in charge. The speculation about the Dutchman’s future has been non-stop in the lead-up to his second FA Cup final as United manager.

USWNT coach Emma Hayes instilling right mindset for Olympics

USWNT coach Emma Hayes instilling right mindset ahead of Olympics

USWNT coach Emma Hayes knows that the American women have to prove themselves all over again at the Olympics this summer.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / 26 minutes ago

Fire aim to burn winless stretch when they face D.C. United

The Chicago Fire need a major spark to turn around a poor season. The Fire hope a trip to D.C. United on Saturday can get things headed in the right direction.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / 37 minutes ago

Midfielder confirms he has told Arsenal he wants out

Albert Sambi Lokonga has most likely played his last game as an Arsenal player after confirming that he and the Gunners have talked about the way forward.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / 18 minutes ago

Transfer reporter drops Darwin Nunez claim as 24y/o could be left waiting on Arne Slot verdict

Two years on from joining Liverpool, the jury still appears to be out on Darwin Nunez to a large degree. The explosive Uruguayan has been pilloried by

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / 15 minutes ago

Tottenham ‘interested’ in signing €70 million-rated Bundesliga star this summer

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan. According to a report from BILD, Tottenham are ‘interested’ in signing the 24-year-old central defender and they will face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / 3 hours ago

Report – Arsenal monitoring two Inter Milan attackers

Arsenal is reportedly following two Inter Milan attackers as they search for new goalscorers. The Gunners are in the market to improve their attacking department in the next transfer window as they aim to finish next term with some trophies.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / 47 minutes ago

Union take aim at stingy Charlotte defense

The defense has come together for Charlotte FC and the team is looking to build on that foundation. Next comes Saturday night's visit from Philadelphia Union, who have been one of the top teams on offense.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / 2 hours ago

Could a Dutch wonderkid be a potential transfer target for Manchester City this summer?

Manchester City is reportedly set for a busy summer transfer window. There has been no shortage of players linked with potential moves to the world champions this summer.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / 47 minutes ago

What Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp did in first UK visits as Liverpool bosses

Liverpool fans may remember a photo circulating of Jurgen Klopp and wife Ulla in Merseyside just hours after his first presser as manager. The German tactician was spotted at the Old Blind School bar in October 2015 and was approached by fans (BBC News).

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / 11 minutes ago