A back three isn't always defensive: It might be just what your team needs

Using a back three is not automatically a cue to sit back and defend, it can be a bold and innovative shape. Here's why.

Read more 17 March, 11:54

Arsenal are making soccer worse, despite Max Dowman's dream moment

For one moment on Saturday, Arsenal's 16-year-old wonderkid achieved the improbable: Making Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders likeable.

Read more 17 March, 11:54

Transfer rumors, news: Man United outline preferred midfield targets

Manchester United have outlined their summer transfer targets, while another European giant has entered the race for out-of-contract midfielder Leon Goretzka.

Read more 17 March, 11:52

Arsenal are making soccer worse, despite Max Dowman's dream moment

For one moment on Saturday, Arsenal's 16-year-old wonderkid achieved the improbable: Making Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders likeable.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Chelsea given fine, suspended transfer ban by PL

Chelsea have been given a suspended one-year transfer ban and fined £10.75million in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Rüdiger says battling City's Haaland 'a pleasure'

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger said it's "a pleasure" to face Erling Haaland ahead of the team's Champions League round-of-16 clash at Manchester City on Tuesday, after keeping the star forward quiet in last week's first leg at the Bernabéu.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal

United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC ahead of the NWSL's transfer window on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Sources: Banks opts out of USMNT March camp

Augsburg FC defender Noahkai Banks will not join up with the U.S. men's national team for the upcoming international window, and remains undecided as to whether he will represent Germany or the U.S. at international level, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Dembélé: PSG won't let up on Chelsea in 2nd leg

Ousmane Dembélé is feeling ambitious heading into the crucial part of the season and fully intends to star for PSG and France, while both he and manager Luis Enrique have no intention of letting up on Chelsea in the second leg.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Union's Tanner suspended after misconduct probe

Major League Soccer has suspended Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner without pay through June 1, 2026 for violating the policies and standards of professional conduct required of league and club leadership.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Yoro: Man United players wanted Casemiro to stay

Leny Yoro has said the Manchester United squad were keen for Casemiro to stay at Old Trafford before the midfielder announced his intention to leave.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

⚽ Chelsea's bizarre huddle around ref explained

It has become a ritual under Liam Rosenior for Chelsea players to gather in the center circle before kick-off. So why was a referee involved?

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Neymar left out of Brazil squad, Endrick makes cut

Neymar's hopes of playing at the World Cup are fading with the Santos forward once again left out of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the upcoming friendlies in the United States.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

USMNT 2026 World Cup kit, revealed!

U.S. Soccer and Nike have dropped the new home and away jerseys set to be worn at this summer's World Cup.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Ranked: Every USMNT World Cup kit from 1990 to 2026

Ranking all 18 jerseys the men have worn at every tournament since 1990.

Read more 17 March, 04:52

Neymar left out of Brazil squad, Endrick makes cut

Neymar's hopes of playing at the World Cup are fading with the Santos forward once again left out of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the upcoming friendlies in the United States.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Chelsea given fine, suspended transfer ban by PL

Chelsea have been given a suspended one-year transfer ban and fined £10.75million in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Rüdiger says battling City's Haaland 'a pleasure'

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger said it's "a pleasure" to face Erling Haaland ahead of the team's Champions League round-of-16 clash at Manchester City on Tuesday, after keeping the star forward quiet in last week's first leg at the Bernabéu.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal

United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC ahead of the NWSL's transfer window on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Sources: Banks opts out of USMNT March camp

Augsburg FC defender Noahkai Banks will not join up with the U.S. men's national team for the upcoming international window, and remains undecided as to whether he will represent Germany or the U.S. at international level, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Dembélé: PSG won't let up on Chelsea in 2nd leg

Ousmane Dembélé is feeling ambitious heading into the crucial part of the season and fully intends to star for PSG and France, while both he and manager Luis Enrique have no intention of letting up on Chelsea in the second leg.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Union's Tanner suspended after misconduct probe

Major League Soccer has suspended Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner without pay through June 1, 2026 for violating the policies and standards of professional conduct required of league and club leadership.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

Yoro: Man United players wanted Casemiro to stay

Leny Yoro has said the Manchester United squad were keen for Casemiro to stay at Old Trafford before the midfielder announced his intention to leave.

Read more 17 March, 00:42

⚽ Chelsea's bizarre huddle around ref explained

It has become a ritual under Liam Rosenior for Chelsea players to gather in the center circle before kick-off. So why was a referee involved?

Read more 17 March, 00:42

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to a record-breaking start

LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Read more 17 March, 00:42