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Why top clubs will never stop playing out from the back
The trend of using goalkeepers to start attacks is in fashion, even despite some high-profile fails. Why do teams do it, and how do you stop it?


TOP HEADLINES
USMNT's Sargent seals comeback win for Bremen
Josh Sargent 'getting respect' at Werder Bremen
Archie Rhind-Tutt outlines Josh Sargent's role under Florian Kohfeld after scoring his third goal of the Bundesliga season.

ESPN INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Bellerin could leave Arsenal after Arteta agreement
In this week's Insider Notebook: Hector Bellerin could leave Arsenal as part of an agreement with boss Mikel Arteta, while Man United are delaying a decision over Edinson Cavani's future.

TOP SCORES AND FIXTURES

TRANSFER RUMOURS
Transfer Talk: Hazard's Real Madrid future rests on Mbappe's PSG fate
PSG want Kylian Mbappe to make a decision soon, which could affect Eden Hazard's future at Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Who can afford to sign Erling Haaland?
Man United legend Yorke: Rashford can rival Mbappe as world's best No. 9
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke sees Marcus Rashford becoming one of the game's modern greats -- if the club stop shuffling him around the attack.
Actor, United fan Dominic Monaghan wants three points at Chelsea
USWNT lessons from SheBelieves: Morgan, Lloyd ready for Olympics?
The U.S. women clinched a fourth SheBelieves Cup in six years, but the successful showing raised plenty of questions ahead of the Olympics.

SOCCER
PSG, Atletico bounced out of Shaka's Power Rankings!

GRANADA
SOCCER
How Granada continue upsetting the Europa League odds
Diego Martinez is La Liga's youngest coach. His players have played for bigger clubs. Together, they've formed Europe's most surprising package.
Top Headlines
- Zlatan belittles LeBron's activism: 'Stay out of it'
- USMNT's Sargent rallies Bremen past Frankfurt
- Tuchel: I was in a 'dark place' after Man Utd loss
- Guardiola: I shout too much at Man City players
- Klopp: 'Big' for Liverpool to finish in top four
- UEL draw: Ibra set for Man Utd return with Milan
- NWSL commissioner Baird named to USSF board
ESPN Must-Watch Video
Zlatan a 'major barrier' for Man United in the Europa League
Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images Trinity Rodman set to make her name in soccer
"Moving forward, it's going to be nice to distinguish that yes, [Dennis] was a successful NBA player, but I am going to be a successful NWSL player."
Marcelo Boeri/El Grafico/Getty Images How Barcelona signed Messi, 13, with a napkin
On Dec. 14, 2000, Barcelona agreed a deal that would take Lionel Messi to Spain and change the course of soccer history. Here's how they did it.
ESPN Illustration FC 100: Messi top, Ronaldo drops, U.S. stars in
ESPN's annual ranking was selected by 65 global experts and is broken down into Top 10s for every position on the pitch as well one for the managers.
AP Photo/Carlo Fumagalli Maradona, though flawed, was one of the best
Diego Maradona is gone, but as Lionel Messi put it, "he'll be with us for eternity." As well as his legacy, the scope of his talent and humanity will endure.
Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Clock ticking for Euro 2020: Will it go ahead?
Euro 2020 was postponed once due to COVID-19, but with the rescheduled tournament approaching in June, questions remain unanswered.
ESPN Why Haaland can become the world's best
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is writing history with every game he plays, and he is only 20 years old. But the Norwegian wants a lot more.
ESPN Illustration Who is your country's greatest male player?
Messi or Maradona? Is Pele Brazil's No. 1? Dempsey or Donovan in the U.S.? What about England? We try to settle the debates.
Getty Football can drive the social justice message
My message is simple, writes Shaka Hislop: Whether you speak out or stay silent, show up and be a part of the movement.
Rafa Alvarez Which Bundesliga team should you support?
Want to get into German soccer but don't know your Bayern from your Borussias? Our quiz has you covered! Catch the Bundesliga on ESPN+.
Puma Premier League 2020-21 kit power rankings
We have compiled every one of them here and ranked each club by their collective output from worst to best.
David Inderlied/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Gio Reyna is U.S. soccer's next superhero
The son of 'Captain America' and a USWNT international, the teenage midfielder is a rising star for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
ESPN Illustration They wore that? All-time worst kits, ranked
Man United's invisible grey, Liverpool's 'Crystanbul' attire, Barcelona's Tequila Sunrise; there have been some shockers. But only one had tassels...
ESPN Illustration Numbers that show how good Pulisic has been
The American's form in his first Chelsea season has been so good that his statistics compare him favorably to top Premier League stars.
Getty Ranking soccer's greatest kits of all-time
With the help of ESPN's soccer writers and editors from around the globe, we have gone through the years to rank the 101 best kits.
Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Oral history: USMNT's most famous moment
On its 10th anniversary, Landon Donovan and others relived the goal that beat Algeria and took the U.S. to the 2010 World Cup knockout rounds.
ESPN Illustration Messi's rise to Barca legend, GOAT candidate
For more than 15 years, Lionel Messi has been scoring, assisting and winning countless trophies. But how has his game changed over time?
ESPN Illustration How Ronaldo became a goal-scoring machine
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a dominant force in England, Spain and Italy during his illustrious career. But how has his playing style altered?
ESPN Illustration My hidden journey: Thomas Beattie
I'm a brother, son, friend, former pro footballer, entrepreneur and annoyingly competitive lad. I'm a lot of things, and one of them is gay.
ESPN Illustration Battle of the Soccer Leagues!
Eight writers took on management duties to lead the world's top leagues in head-to-head showdowns. Who will emerge victorious?
Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images What a title would mean to Liverpool fans
From Jordan Henderson's barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready to party. But has coronavirus affected their joy?
ESPN Illustration The worst Premier League transfers of all-time
Look away now, Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli and Bebe; Bill Barnwell is back to reveal the worst moves in Premier League history.
ESPN Mbappe, Sancho lead 36 best under-21 stars
Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are evaluated by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout.
Matthew Ashton/EMPICS via Getty Images Reliving the 'Wild West' of MLS's first season
In 25 seasons since the league began, MLS has come a long way. We reflect upon the its early days with those who were there.
ESPN.com Illustration The Top 50 Premier League transfers of all-time
Bill Barnwell's rank of the best moves since the league's launch features legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry.
Amanda Mustard for ESPN The Thai pop star who owns Beckham's boots
Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of memorabilia.
ESPN The Misery Index
There are unhappy and frustrated fans everywhere, but these 10 teams have had it particularly rough.
Samuel Wilson for ESPN Experience MLS like a die-hard fan
Take a trip across the country for a look at the raucous fans who make some of the best matchday atmospheres in American pro sports.
Melissa Lyttle for ESPN Adu: 'I'm not ready to give it up'
Once a teen phenom, Freddy Adu was supposed to save U.S. soccer. His career appeared to fizzle out, but he is not done yet.
Getty Kane targets the Premier League, then the NFL
The world's best striker has his sights set on an NFL career. Why can't he make it happen?
Getty Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures in the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
Getty Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.
Paul Ellis/PA Images via Getty Images League tables
Updated standings from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Major League Soccer and more.