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Who on the USMNT 'has that dog in them'? xDAWG can quantify that
The USMNT has been accused of lacking its once-trademark fight in recent seasons. If only there were a metric that could help quantify grit.

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EMBRACING DATA & ANALYTICS
Want to hire the next Jürgen Klopp? This is how data can help you
All clubs now use analytics to sign players in the transfer window, but now some are embracing it in their managerial searches too.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye move for Barrenetxea
Real Sociedad forward Ander Barrenetxea is reportedly on Chelsea's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.


MESSI CAN'T BE STOPPED
Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Argentina's race vs. Spain to recruit young Barcelona star
How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

Players on facing Messi: The thrill of meeting a hero -- and the oddity of ticking him off
Players find themselves in a precarious position: They meet their heroes, but can also end up facing their wrath.


TITLE RACE GOES TO FINAL DAY
Chasing a first Scottish title since 1960, Hearts really want to compete long-term
Hearts are 90 minutes from a first Scottish title since 1960 -- also a first for a club outside Glasgow in over 40 years -- or sadness. Their fans are hoping this is the start, not the end, of their challenge.

Laurens slams 'disgusting' VAR decision for Celtic vs. Motherwell


STAYING IN TOUCH AT THE TOP
Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply won't go away in title race
Arsenal desperately want to seize the Premier League trophy, but Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make them earn it.


WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN
World Cup predicted starting lineups
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 days to go?
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

WOMEN'S SOCCER
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego takes top spot, Washington's streak continues
Our new No. 1 in the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings is the San Diego Wave, though the Washington Spirit's hot streak continues.

How Bev Priestman is quietly rebuilding her career in New Zealand
Priestman stands on the brink of her first trophy since being banned for her role in Canada's drone scandal.

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- Mbappé booed by fans, says coach benched him
- France WCup squad: Camavinga out, Mateta in
- USMNT's Scally to make club call after World Cup
- Saudi PIF signs deal to sponsor 2026 World Cup
- Emery: Elliott loan from Liverpool 'embarrassing'
- Brazil extend Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup
- Source: Gotham exploring move to NYCFC stadium
- Striker Kerr to leave Chelsea at end of season
- 👕 Man United unveil new home kit for UCL return
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Josep LAGO / AFP via Getty Images How Barcelona won LaLiga title, and how they can get even better
It will be hard to top sealing the LaLiga title in El Clásico against rivals Real Madrid, but 2025-26 is a season that has left Barcelona wanting more.
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images / Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images / Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
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It's easy to watch PSG and Bayern Munich light it up in the Champions League and lament that Premier League teams aren't doing the same. But it doesn't mean much.
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(Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images) Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
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