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A late Dor Turgeman own goal helped secure a crucial point for the Chicago Fire in a 2-2 draw against the host New England Revolution on Saturday night.

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Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

Wilfried Zaha scored his 10th goal of the season but received a late card that carries playoff implications, marring Charlotte FC's 2-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in both teams' regular-season finale.

FC Cincinnati News / Field Level Media / October 18

Evander, Brenner power FC Cincinnati past Montreal to clinch No. 2 seed in East

Evander and Brenner scored goals in the second half to lift host FC Cincinnati to a 3-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday. The win clinched the second spot in the Eastern Conference for Cincinnati (20-9-5, 65 points) on Decision Day for Major League Soccer.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 18

Orlando City falls into wild-card match with loss at Toronto

Visiting Orlando City SC fell into a wild-card spot after a 4-2 defeat to Toronto FC on Saturday night. A brace from designated player Djordje Mihailovic helped TFC to their first win at home since June 28.

RB Leipzig News / Field Level Media / October 18

Crew move up two spots, finish 7th in East with win over Red Bulls

Daniel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal as the Columbus Crew defeated the visiting New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday in the regular-season finale to avoid the Eastern Conference wild-card play-in match.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Field Level Media / October 18

Gabriel Pirani's late score gives D.C. United draw vs. Atlanta United

Gabriel Pirani's goal in the second half salvaged a road point for visiting D.C. United on Saturday night, as they played Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw on the final day of the MLS regular season.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 18

Unconcerned Maresca defends Gusto's 'useless' red card as Chelsea boss requests balance

Malo Gusto extended Chelsea's record of red cards this season after he was dismissed during their win over Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old was shown a second yellow card by referee Chris Kavanagh in the final minutes of their Premier League win on Saturday afternoon to put a dampener on the 3-0 victory at the City Ground.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 18

Chelsea set to sign former Liverpool man who played key role in Jurgen Klopp’s success

Chelsea’s ambitious project under Todd Boehly is finally beginning to take shape after a turbulent start to his ownership. The American billionaire’s early days at Chelsea were marked by heavy spending and rapid managerial changes, with several managers coming and going in quick succession.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

Boost for Tottenham as European Giants bow out of race to sign in-demand striker

Tottenham have received a significant boost in their quest for attacking reinforcement. Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich are now no longer in the race to sign Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus, with Spurs keeping close tabs on the 25-year-old Serbian international.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 18

Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu 'Proud' Of Nerazzurri Team After 'Fighting & Suffering' In Win At Roma

Cristian Chivu was full of admiration for his players after Inter Milan made it five wins in a row by defeating Roma 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico – a result that sends the Nerazzurri joint-top of Serie A alongside the Giallorossi and Napoli.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 18

'We only need one chance' Trossard discusses Arsenal’s win against Fulham

Leandro Trossard was the standout performer for Arsenal as they secured a narrow victory over Fulham in the Premier League, and the Belgian forward has shared his thoughts following the result.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 18

AC Milan injury crisis intensifies with Loftus-Cheek in doubt

According to Sky Sport Italia, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also a major injury doubt for AC Milan, who are decimated against Fiorentina. It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 18

Inter Milan Shot-Stopper After Win Over Roma: 'We Had To Give Everything – Staying Calm Has Made Us Stronger'

Yann Sommer was full of praise for Inter Milan’s maturity and defensive solidity after the Nerazzurri battled to a 1-0 victory over Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

Leeds United News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

'Attitude problem'- Tottenham star’s omission could be due to ‘disturbing’ reasons

The challenges of integrating 20-year-old Mathys Tel into Tottenham Hotspur continue even after nearly 10 months of him at the club. After initially moving to Hotspur Lane on loan, he joined the Lilywhites permanently over the summer and has struggled for minutes, and as a result, struggled with his numbers too.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 18

Nottingham Forest linked with surprise move for history-making Premier League winner – report

Nottingham Forest made headlines once again as they suffered their eighth consecutive defeat, losing 3-0 to Chelsea at home. The defeat marked the end of Ange Postecoglou’s 39 day reign, with owner Evangelos Marinakis sacking him just minutes after the full time whistle.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 18

Report: Fabio Paratici to lead Tottenham’s pursuit of top Liverpool and Man United target with 28 goals, 13 assists

Fabio Paratici has returned to Tottenham in an official capacity as the club’s joint-sporting director. His return to the club is expected to have an impact on the club’s transfer strategies ahead of the transfer windows.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

Ornstein: Chelsea 'in talks' over major new addition that will shake up transfers

It was an interesting day at the City Ground where Chelsea overcame a horrible first half showing to beat Nottingham Forest 3-0. But perhaps the most interesting news of the day has come this evening.

Lille News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

Serie A star leaning towards Tottenham move despite intense PL competition

Tottenham have enjoyed a brilliant start to the new season under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites are flying high in the Premier League, sitting just two points behind leaders Arsenal in third place.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

Tottenham urged to start 20-year-old attacker vs Aston Villa; Will Thomas Frank show faith?

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action on Sunday as they welcome Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Lilywhites bounced back to winning ways before the international by beating Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road, thanks to goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 18

Real Betis keen to replicate Antony coup as they target another Man Utd struggler – Report

Real Betis have reportedly identified Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee as a potential opportunity for the January transfer market. The Andalusians had signed a struggling Man Utd star in the shape of Antony last winter.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / October 18

Manchester City have a weapon that their rivals don’t which stood out today against Everton

A second-half brace from Erling Haaland saw Manchester City beat Everton 2-nil at the Etihad Stadium today. Haaland’s brace ensured that City picked up a valuable three points in what loomed as a tricky Premier League fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

4 chances created – Chelsea’s top rated player from win over Forest among first names on the team sheet

Chelsea were dreadful in the first half against Nottingham Forest and should have been behind in the game. They improved a lot in the second half, but a lot of that improvement came because they simply took the lead and broke the home team’s spirit.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 18

'You have to win' – Ruben Amorim’s big revelation on why Manchester United suffer against big teams

The noise around Manchester United continues to grow intense with each passing week. The team’s struggles cast long shadows over the optimism that surrounded Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford last November.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 18

'A surprise' – Journo reveals Manchester United’s chances of signing PL proven veteran attacker

Manchester United’s search for attacking depth has gathered attention again. Joshua Zirkzee feels frustrated under Amorim because he gets limited minutes and plans to leave in January.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 18

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Fulham – Zubimendi replaces Odegaard

Arsenal travel to Fulham today to secure another victory and maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table once all the weekend’s fixtures have been completed.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 18

Major transfer boost for Manchester United; Real Madrid end pursuit of £70m PL star

Manchester United’s winter plans have taken an unexpected turn. Their pursuit of Adam Wharton grows stronger by the day. As the January transfer window edges closer, the club’s recruitment team has increased its focus on potential midfield reinforcements.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

'It’s useless' – Enzo Maresca will enrage Chelsea fans with his words on major incident

Chelsea won today but were given an incredible 4th red card of the season when Malo Gusto made a silly slide tackle to pick up a second yellow. Leon Osman went as far as to call it “the stupidest tackle in the world.” But Enzo Maresca has consistently defended his players, despite their braindead moves like this.