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Arbeloa's youth revolution at Real Madrid is straight from Pep's playbook
Promoted from the B team, Álvaro Arbeloa has overseen the biggest influx of young talent into Real Madrid's first team in living memory. Sound familiar?

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WORLD CUP ON THE HORIZON
In final window before World Cup, Pochettino shows flexibility in club-form demand
Mauricio Pochettino once demanded peak club performance from his USMNT players, but his March squad raises the question of whether that's negotiable.

USMNT 2026 World Cup kit, revealed!
U.S. Soccer and Nike have dropped the new home and away jerseys set to be worn at this summer's World Cup.


FEELING THE PRESSURE
Liverpool's most pivotal match of the season is up next -- and Slot's job may depend on it
As Liverpool continue to unravel, this week's Champions League fixture against Galatasaray is make-or-break for Slot's standing at the club.

As fans turn on their club, time is running out for Liverpool to save their season
Boos greeted Liverpool after a 1-1 draw to Spurs that signaled further decline for the reigning champions.


TOO DEFENSIVE?
A back three isn't always defensive: It might be just what your team needs
Using a back three is not automatically a cue to sit back and defend, it can be a bold and innovative shape. Here's why.

Arsenal are making soccer worse, despite Max Dowman's dream moment
For one moment on Saturday, Arsenal's 16-year-old wonderkid achieved the improbable: Making Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders likeable.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

NWSL IS BACK
NWSL Power Rankings: Portland goes No. 1 in 2026's first week
With the first matchday of the 2026 season in the books, ESPN ranks all 16 NWSL clubs from first to worst in this week's edition of Power Rankings.

NWSL needs its stars to shine, as Rodman and Wilson return to action
The NWSL is all about star power, quality and entertainment. That's why it needs its stars on the field.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United outline preferred midfield targets
Manchester United have outlined their summer transfer targets, while another European giant has entered the race for out-of-contract midfielder Leon Goretzka.


WHERE EVERY TEAM STANDS
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to a record-breaking start
LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

SOCCER TALK
Can Manchester City comeback vs. Real Madrid in UCL tie?

Gibbs: Tottenham draw Liverpool's 'story of the season'

Top Headlines
- Pulisic, Reyna in USMNT roster; Adams out injured
- YouTube, FIFA agree to live WC broadcast deal
- Sources: Barça eye move for Inter's Bastoni
- Van de Ven on lack of commitment: 'Nonsense'
- Neymar left out of Brazil squad, Endrick makes cut
- Iran want WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico
- Calvert-Lewin targets Kane understudy role at WC
- Chelsea given fine, suspended transfer ban by PL
- ⚽ Chelsea's bizarre huddle around ref explained
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