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Don't be fooled by Klopp, Zidane's new international jobs: Club soccer is still top of the game

Despite the flurry of big-name hires, international jobs remain a route to redemption or a quieter life away from the intensity of an elite club role.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Would the USMNT actually win the World Cup if the best U.S. athletes played soccer?

Every time the USMNT gets knocked out of a World Cup, the question comes up: What if our best U.S. athletes played soccer? Here's why that flight of fancy would never actually work out.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Kazuyoshi Miura, world's oldest active professional footballer, scores first goal in four years

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest active professional football player at 59 years of age, scored his first competitive goal in almost four years at the weekend.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Nigeria vs. Malawi - Kick-off time, how to watch, news for Super Falcons' WAFCON opener

Nigeria will begin their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence against debutants Malawi -- led by the Chawinga sisters -- on Tuesday in Rabat's Group C clash.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Why England have no automatic Euro 2028 place -- but Argentina are already in the 2030 World Cup

England have not been granted a guaranteed spot at UEFA Euro 2028 despite being one of the tournament co-hosts.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter confirms Mbekezeli Mbokazi will be out injured 'for a while'

Chicago Fire FC centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been ruled out of MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, NC, on July 29 due to a thigh injury, denying him a chance to make history for South Africa.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Micky van de Ven talks up new-look Tottenham after horror season

SYDNEY -- Micky van de Ven has said a repeat of Tottenham Hotspur's horror 2025-26 season is something he does not even want to contemplate.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Slavko Vincic retires after refereeing World Cup final

World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic has retired just a week on from the tournament's conclusion.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Xabi Alonso asks for patience as he begins Chelsea reign

Xabi Alonso has asked for patience as his new coaching era at the helm of Chelsea kicks off in Sydney this week.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, PSG to open Barcola talks

Paris Saint-Germain are set to open talks with Liverpool over Bradley Barcola's potential transfer to Anfield Transfer Talk has the latest.

Jul 27, 2026 · ESPN