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MLS Power Rankings: Austin ready to challenge LAFC
As the goals have flowed in its sophomore season, Austin has emerged as a challenger to LAFC in the Western Conference and our MLS Power Rankings.


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WILD PREDICTIONS FOR 2022-23
Wild predictions that aren't so wild: Spurs to win league, Neymar for Ballon d'Or?
Humans aren't great at predicting things, but here are three outcomes in England, Spain and the Ballon d'Or race that probably aren't as unlikely as you think.

CONCACAF W CHAMPIONSHIP
TUESDAY'S MATCHES

TOE POKE
Man City owners buy 11th club: How much success have they had around the world?
Italian club Palermo have become the 11th club to be taken over by City Football Group. But is joining the CFG family a guarantee of success?

CAN MEXICO WOMEN REBOUND?
Mexico's hopes for Women's World Cup spot look shaky after CONCACAF W loss. Can El Tri Femenil get back on track?
Mexico's path to the Women's World Cup -- and possible CONCACAF W glory -- is now more complicated. What can they correct after a loss to Jamaica?

RONALDO ON THE MOVE?
Ronaldo has left Man United high and dry with handling of desire to leave
Perhaps for the first time, Cristiano Ronaldo has let Manchester United down by waiting until now to signal his wish to leave the club this summer.
Could Cristiano Ronaldo join Chelsea?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Juventus, Atletico Madrid keen on Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard
Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is attracting interest from Chelsea, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Which players could move if De Jong leaves Barcelona?
Which players could move if Frenkie de Jong's transfer from Barcelona to Manchester United gets done?
USWNT opens CONCACAF W Championship with win, but questions over spine linger
The USWNT's 3-0 win on Monday was closer than the scoreline suggests, with Haiti continually able to expose the Americans in central areas.

ARSENAL'S NEW GUY
The evolution of Gabriel Jesus: How new Arsenal striker's game has changed
After 141 goal contributions in 236 games for Man City, Gabriel Jesus joins Arsenal as a more complete forward compared to when he came to England.
Laurens: Jesus useful if you don't pay too much for him
Top Headlines
- Spain's Putellas out of Euros after tearing ACL
- PSG fires Pochettino, names Galtier as manager
- Malacia joins United, first signing of Ten Hag era
- Source: Miami set to sign ex-MLS MVP Pozuelo
- Liverpool cult hero Origi completes Milan move
- Ex-Spain int'l Inaki Williams to represent Ghana
- Pumas to face Barca in exhibition; replace Roma
- Sources: Man Utd in dark over Ronaldo's plans
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Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly may want to trade players, but here's why it doesn't happen in soccer
Trading players in the MLB, NBA and other American sports is commonplace. But new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly won't be able to conduct transfer business in the same way.
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The 2022 preseason schedules for top European clubs have been released. Get caught up on all the top matchups ahead of the 2022-23 season.
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Our expansive and impressive voting pool (including current USWNT coach, Vlatko Andonovski) has narrowed down the 50 best women's players in the world.
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Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
Getty World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
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What's ahead in the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.
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Updates, results from Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS and more.