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Calvin Stengs notches a hat trick in the Netherlands' 6-0 victory over Gibraltar

Calvin Stengs’ goals in the 10th, 50th & 62nd minutes helped the Netherlands grab a 5-0 victory over Gibraltar

Calvin Stengs' 2nd goal of the night helps Netherlands grab a 4-0 lead over Gibraltar

Calvin Stengs’ 2nd goal of the night in the 50th minute helped the Netherlands grab a 4-0 lead over Gibraltar

Calvin Stengs' clinical strike helps Netherlands grab early lead over Gibraltar

Calvin Stengs’ clinical strike in the 10th minute helped the Netherlands grab an early lead over Gibraltar.

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be his last match in Rio

Many Brazilians have become fans of Lionel Messi in recent years, and his potentially last game in Brazil is drawing many local fans.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could renew rivalry in Riyadh Season Cup in February

Messi’s Inter Miami will travel to Saudi Arabia in February to take part in the Riyadh Season Cup, which also includes Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.

Stu Holden & Alexi Lalas react to Sergiño Dest's dumbfounding red card against Trinidad and Tobago

Should Gregg Berhalter call Sergiño Dest into the next USMNT camp? Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden took to X Spaces for an instant reaction the the United States Men’s National Team’s 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago.

Do we have to adjust our expectations for USMNT after a disappointing match vs. Trinidad and Tobago?

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discussed if the expectations for the USMNT squad are too high at the moment after a struggling performance against a below average Trinidad and Tobago squad. Additionally, they address the importance of having Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah healthy to answer the question at hand.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Italy, Czechia, Slovenia are headed to Germany

Italy will defend its continental title at the 2024 European Championship, while Czechia and Slovenia also qualified on Monday for next summer’s 24-team tournament in Germany.

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy launches claim against club over unpaid wages

Benjamin Mendy cited “unauthorized deductions from wages” after he was charged with rape and sexual assault in 2021.

Italy to defend title at Euro 2024 after dramatic draw with Ukraine

Italy will defend its European Championship title next year in Germany after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine was enough to secure its place. Ukraine could still qualify for Euro 2024 via the playoffs.

Atlanta to host 2024 Copa América opener, Miami awarded final

A joint announcement was made Monday by soccer’s governing bodies of South America and of North and Central America and the Caribbean. Other sites and the schedule for the 16-team tournament were not revealed.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi to undergo surgery for knee injury

Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo surgery to repair a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Jani Atanasov's costly own goal helps England tie the game against North Macedonia

Jani Atanasov’s costly own goal in the 59th minute helped England tie the game against North Macedonia

USWNT leaves Alex Morgan off roster to evaluate new players, expand player pool

Alex Morgan is among the 10 players from this summer’s World Cup team to not get called up for the United States’ upcoming friendlies against China.

France beats Gibraltar 14-0 for record win in European Championship qualifying

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick as France routed Gibraltar 14-0 for the biggest-ever victory in European Championship qualifying.

Man City's Erling Haaland appears to aggravate ankle injury playing for Norway

Man City striker Erling Haaland might have aggravated a left ankle injury while playing for Norway in a friendly match.

USMNT close to Copa America qualification after 'disappointing' win

Despite a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago Thursday that put them on the brink of a Copa America berth, U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter and his players admitted that there’s plenty of room for improvement.

After kidnapping, father of Colombia striker Luis Díaz celebrates son's goals vs. Brazil

Wearing a Colombia jersey and a necklace, Luis Manuel Díaz fell on top of some people next to him in the stands of the Metropolitano Stadium and wept next to his wife, Cilenis Marulanda, as he celebrated.

USMNT comes alive late to secure 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

Second half substitute Ricardo Pepi had the badly needed opener for the Americans. The hosts soon added a second from Antonee “Jedi” Robinson and then a third by Gio Reyna in what ended up a way too-close-for-comfort 3-0 win.

Lionel Messi's Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay, 2-0

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina keep its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title, and La Albiceleste fell to Uruguay, 2-0.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores in 46' to give Portugal a 1-0 lead vs. Liechtenstein

Portugal took a 1-0 lead vs. Liechtenstein in 46′ after Cristiano Ronaldo scored.

NWSL expansion Utah Royals trade for former BYU star Mikayla Cluff

The Utah Royals have traded for midfielder Mikayla Cluff, making the former BYU standout the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team’s first rostered player.

Alex Loera joins Bay FC as the expansion team's first player after trade with Current

Defensive midfielder Alex Loera has become the first player for Bay FC, the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team.

Israel and Switzerland draw 1-1 in Euro 2024 qualifying game in Hungary

The match was one of two “home games” Israel is hosting in Felcsut, a Hungarian village of around 1,900 people, as it chases a qualifying place in the Euro 2024 continental championship.

Xabi Alonso, 41, has taken Leverkusen to top of Bundesliga in 13 months

Xabi Alonso has led Bayer Leverkusen from the relegation zone to the top of the German league in just 13 months as coach.

High-tech ball unveiled for Euro 2024 promises more accurate offside decisions

UEFA and Adidas unveiled the ball for Euro 2024. It’s similar to one used in recent World Cups and helps officials make offside calls.

Who should start for USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago? | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discussed who they believe should start for USMNT ahead of both their matchups against Trinidad and Tobago as they look to qualify for Copa America.

Emma Hayes officially announced as new USWNT head coach

Emma Hayes, the longtime Chelsea manager, will take over a USWNT in transition and will become the highest-paid women’s coach in the world.

Future Inter Miami teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez to face off in World Cup qualifying

Messi led Argentina to its third World Cup title last year and has his team in first place in the South American qualifying group for the 2026 tournament.

Liverpool striker Luis Díaz and his father are reunited after kidnapping

Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz has been reunited with his father, who was kidnapped in northern Colombia last month and released last week.