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How Mexico's World Cup run brought a small Oregon town to life
The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands, and those left behind. In Woodburn, OR, soccer is more than just a game.
espn·Today··
Celebrity-backed LAFC sells stake in struggling Grasshopper
- The stellar ownership group of Major League Soccer team LAFC sold its majority stake in struggling Swiss club Grasshopper after three straight seasons fighting relegation.
espn·Today··
Laurens: Lewandowski joining Chicago 'great for MLS'
Laurens: Lewandowski joining Chicago 'great for MLS'
espn·Yesterday··
SIGNING
Chicago Fire complete signing of Robert Lewandowski
Chicago Fire FC have completed the signing of former Barcelona and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
espn·Yesterday··
Vote for the 2026 ESPYS winners
Nominees include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani and more. Vote and help choose which athletes win an ESPY.
espn·Yesterday··
Socceroos' phenom Lucas Herrington staying present despite global interest
Lucas Herrington, 18, says he's staying locked in on the Socceroos' looming Round of 32 clash with Egypt, and not the reported interest of some of the world's biggest clubs.
espn·Yesterday··
Behind the banner: How a World Cup-themed USA tifo was born
Soccer tifos have been a staple at games since the 1960s. Here's how USA supporters created the storied fan art for a 2025 game as a World Cup sendoff.
espn·Fri, Jun 26··
BREAKING
Sources: AC Milan reject NYCFC approach for Christian Pulisic
AC Milan have rejected an approach by New York City FC for United States attacker Christian Pulisic, with Milan stating that the player isn't available, sources confirmed to ESPN.
espn·Thu, Jun 25··
Giant 85-foot-tall Messi statue revealed in Patagonia
Giant 85-foot-tall Messi statue revealed in Patagonia
espn·Tue, Jun 23··
Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
espn·Tue, Jun 23··
What makes Messi unstoppable?
What makes Messi unstoppable?
espn·Mon, Jun 22··
Garber: New stadium deal crucial to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
MLS Commissioner Don Garber stated on Friday in Seattle, before attending the USMNT World Cup win against Australia, that the Whitecaps must secure a new stadium deal to remain in Vancouver.
espn·Sat, Jun 20··
The education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Harvard grad) Matt Freese
The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever.
espn·Thu, Jun 18··
FIRED
Chicago Fire star Mbekezeli Mbokazi South Africa's motivator - Ronwen Williams
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has lauded the influence of Mbekezeli Mbokazi within the South Africa camp, insisting that the defender is already establishing himself as one of the team's leaders.
espn·Thu, Jun 18··
'100% a red card' Should Lionel Messi have been on the pitch for his hat trick?
'100% a red card' Should Lionel Messi have been on the pitch for his hat trick?
espn·Wed, Jun 17··
BREAKING
Sources: England may play MLS side in mid-World Cup friendly
England will hold a behind-closed doors friendly in Kansas City on Thursday, head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed.
espn·Wed, Jun 17··
U.S.' Tori Penso second woman to officiate men's World Cup game
U.S. referee Tori Penso was assigned to officiate The Group A match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, making her the second woman to take charge of a men's World Cup match.
espn·Tue, Jun 16··
Earthquakes extend coach Bruce Arena contract through 2029
The San Jose Earthquakes signed coach Bruce Arena to a new contract on Monday that runs through the 2028-29 MLS season.
espn·Mon, Jun 15··
FIRED
Chicago Fire pursuing Leon Goretzka and Robert Lewandowski - sources
As Germany opens its World Cup against Curacao on Sunday, one of its players may end up extending his stay in the United States beyond the tournament.
espn·Sat, Jun 13··
Beckham receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beckham receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
espn·Sat, Jun 13··