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NWSL 2026 mega-preview: Key moves, questions and predictions for all 16 teams
The NWSL is back! Let's predict how each team will finish by assessing what's ahead for Rodman, Lavelle and the other stars.
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Which teams are raising standards, and which aren't trying enough?
The NWSL has teams that are building stadiums, signing stars and spending money. Meanwhile, others aren't.
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INTERESTING RACES TO FOLLOW
Premier League, LaLiga ... and Scotland? Most exciting races in Europe, 2025-26
Don't look now, but Scotland's top league might be won by a club that hasn't done it since 1960! Bill Connelly breaks down the most exciting races at the top and bottom of Europe's many, many leagues.
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Leipzig's Lukeba
Arsenal are considering a move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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REACTING TO THE ACTION
UCL talking points: Spurs simply awful as all Premier League teams fail to win
ESPN writers Mark Ogden, Sam Tighe, Gab Marcotti and Alex Kirkland break down the action as it happened, reflect on the first legs, and look ahead to next week's return fixtures.
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Valverde's hat trick was the cherry on top of Madrid's performance vs. Man City
Federico Valverde's hat trick puts Real Madrid in pole position to advance to the UCL quarterfinals.
MORE FROM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Havertz haunts former club, giving Arsenal time to prove they're Europe's best
Kai Havertz ruined Bayer Leverkusen's night and Arsenal are favorites to advance in the Champions League, but nagging doubts remain.
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Can anyone stop PSG in Champions League? The answer was clear in thrashing of Chelsea
Display by reigning UCL winners PSG vs. Chelsea shows why they will remain Europe's front-runners.
MOVING THROUGH THE LEAGUES
From nonleague to Champions League: Man City's Semenyo joins exclusive club
Antoine Semenyo has played in every rung of English soccer from nonleague to the Premier League. On Wednesday, he added the Champions League to that list.
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ALL ABOUT INTER MIAMI
Blank in Nashville puts Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup dream on hold
Co-owner Jorge Mas has made it clear: Inter Miami wants to win the Concacaf Champions Cup. And the pressure is on Leo Messi and Co. after a drab 0-0 first-leg draw in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
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How Mascherano won over Inter Miami, their fans and ultimately MLS Cup
Javier Mascherano took over Inter Miami with no senior coaching experience, but learned on the job.
WORLD CUP UNCERTAINTY
Is Iran in or out of World Cup? What is Iraq's status for playoffs in Mexico?
The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's the latest we know.
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Top Headlines
- Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
- UEFA charges Chelsea's Neto for shoving ball boy
- Kraft backs Foxborough World Cup security costs
- Mancini to miss game in Qatar due to travel issues
- NWSL champs Gotham FC sign Chelsea's Reiten
- U.S.'s Adams ready for WC after 'seamless' rehab
- David Villa returns to Atlético on new-look board
- Trent: People expected Man City to batter Madrid
- ⚽VAR: Was Tillman's tackle vs. Arsenal a penalty?
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Why did Flamengo sack their coach after four titles in a year and an 8-0 win?
Filipe Luís' highly successful first coaching job in charge of Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo came to an abrupt end on Monday night. But why?
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The Premier League is boring now: A tactical way to save it
The Premier League just isn't as fun as it used to be. But ESPN's Ryan O'Hanlon has figured out a way to fix it, if one coach is brave enough.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
