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Ajax's dream factory: Where selling De Jong is no big deal

Losing a superstar isn't a make-or-break moment for Ajax. In fact, it's by design. We go inside the club to see how the dream factory works.

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The key to the U.S. January camp? Crossword puzzles

It's the first camp for U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter, and his players aren't just being tested on the pitch. They're competing at meal times too.

Higuain move leaves Milan at a crossroads

Solskjaer's watch raises twice as much as Jose's at auction

Football Agents: Happy retirement, Joe Hart!

The Exploding Heads are back to work on deals in the January transfer window, like a shock move for Mark Noble and a new career for Andy Murray.

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Alba's pull-back for Messi is football's top assist-goal move

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Behind the scenes with Rooney, Zlatan and more MLS stars in LA

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Howard says he'll retire at end of '19 MLS season

As a decorated goalkeeper and member of three World Cup squads for the United States, Howard will go down as one of the country's all-time greats.

Ibrahimovic: I will win with LA in 2019

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Schweinsteiger: I'm fine in defense for Chicago Fire

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Vela 'happy' at LAFC, won't rule out Barca move

Waston's hopes for FC Cincinnati

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Rooney remembers last-minute heroics vs. Orlando City

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Hamid: I'm better than the goalkeepers in USMNT camp

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Altidore: Playing for USMNT became a luxury for some players

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Atlanta's Guzan talks Almiron's future, Martinez's extension

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You Have To Answer: Tim Howard

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Altidore: Pulisic is the start of a great beginning for U.S.

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Transfer Talk: Skriniar dismisses United move

Manchester United look set to miss out on one of their transfer targets, as the centre-back commits to stay at Inter. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Is Frenkie de Jong worth the money for Barcelona?

With Frenkie de Jong's move from Ajax to Barcelona now official, ESPN FC's Julien Laurens gives his take on how he will fit in at the Camp Nou.

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Rumour Rater: Arsenal to get Gelson Martins?

The transfer window is heating up! David Amoyal has the latest including Gelson Martins to Arsenal and PSG's boss looking to raid his former club.

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Press scores as U.S. rebounds against Spain

Christen Press scored in the 53rd minute and keeper Alyssa Naeher earned her 22nd career shutout Tuesday as the U.S. national team bounced back from a rare loss on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Spain.

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Spain 0-1 United States: USWNT bounce back

Christen Press provided the lone goal as the United States defeated Spain 1-0 and claimed its first win of 2019.

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USWNT rebound after 'demoralizing defeat' to France

Ian Darke and Julie Foudy talk about the importance of the United States' win over Spain to get the squad's 2019 back on track after a disappointing defeat to France.

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    Higuain will score goals, but is that enough?

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    Nicol: De Jong good enough to play straight away

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    Is James Rodriguez on his way out of Bayern?

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