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Kelley O'Hara, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion, will retire after the 2024 NWSL season. She played in four World Cups between 2011 and 2023, and three Olympics, securing a gold medal in 2012. At 35 years old, she capped her international career with 160 appearances, scoring three goals and assisting 21, contributing to the 2015 Women’s World Cup victory. She won three titles, one in the Women’s Professional Soccer and two in the NWSL, guiding NJ/NY Gotham FC to their first championship last season. Reflecting on her…

Inter Miami clash with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday as Lionel Messi's squad looks to widen their advantage in the Western Conference. Leonardo Campana isn't focused on outdoing his teammate Lionel Messi in Inter Miami's record books. During his stint with Miami, Campana has scored 25 goals compared to Messi's 22 since joining in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain. Only Gonzalo Higuain with 29 goals has scored more than Campana and Messi for the Herons. Campana downplays any competition with Messi over becoming Miami's…

Atlanta United is on a winless streak, facing Minnesota United this Saturday. Caleb Wiley remains optimistic about Atlanta's attacking style, predicting a turnaround soon. Wiley expressed confidence in the team's ability to score goals despite the recent results. He emphasized the season's early stages and the room for growth and improvement. Gonzalo Pineda, Atlanta's coach, stated their readiness for the upcoming match against Minnesota United. The focus is on tactical preparation and exploiting scoring opportunities.…

Ange Postecoglou recognizes that Tottenham faces more extensive challenges beyond set-piece defense, emphasizing that hard work is the sole solution amidst the predicament. Spurs must dedicate themselves to strenuous labor to salvage a dwindling campaign amid a series of recent defeats, putting them at risk of missing out on a Champions League spot. Despite the setback, Postecoglou remains focused on rectifying the team's deficiencies and instilling the belief and conviction necessary to play at the desired level. The…

FC Cincinnati is eager to continue their winning streak as they head to Florida this weekend. Luciano Acosta praises FC Cincinnati, aiming for their third straight win against Orlando City. Cincinnati remained unbeaten for six games initially but suffered consecutive 2-1 losses to New York Red Bulls and CF Montreal. Yet, they rebounded with two significant wins over Atlanta United and Colorado Rapids. Acosta scored his 44th goal for the franchise, highlighting the team's resilience and mentality. Coach Pat Noonan…

Bayer Leverkusen advanced closer to the Europa League final on Thursday, while Marseille managed to draw against Atalanta. Leverkusen's triumph over Roma with goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich placed them in a favorable position. Wirtz capitalized on a defensive mistake by Roma to open the scoring, with Andrich's remarkable strike extending their lead. Despite Roma's efforts to bounce back, their missed opportunities leave them with an uphill battle in the second leg. Leverkusen's dominant streak of 47 games…

Unai Emery's hopes of clinching yet another European title are in jeopardy after Aston Villa's 4-2 loss at home to Olympiacos. The Villa fans were left shocked by Olympiacos' dominant performance in the Europa Conference League semi-final leg. Ayoub El Kaabi stole the show with a hat-trick, putting his team 2-0 ahead within the first 30 minutes. Watkins and Diaby brought Villa level, but El Kaabi's penalty and Hezze's brilliant goal secured the win. Douglas Luiz's missed penalty added insult to injury. Meanwhile,…

Tottenham's aspirations for a top-four finish in the Premier League are on thin ice following a London derby defeat on Thursday. Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scored as Chelsea struck a massive blow to Tottenham's Champions League hopes with a 2-0 derby win over Mauricio Pochettino's former club at Stamford Bridge. On the anniversary of the fiery "Battle of the Bridge" match where Leicester City was crowned champions in a 2-2 draw, Chelsea added to Spurs' woes. Chelsea capitalized on Tottenham's lackluster set-piece…

Lucas Hernandez suffered a knee problem during Paris Saint-Germain's loss to Borussia Dortmund, ruling him out of Euro 2024. The confirmation was a major setback for France as they prepare for the upcoming tournament. During PSG's Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Hernandez had to be substituted in the 42nd minute due to a knee injury. Subsequent scans revealed that he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), necessitating surgery. A statement from PSG confirmed the severity of Hernandez's…

The Premier League should clarify soon regarding Nottingham Forest's appeal against a four-point deduction for financial rules violations according to Nuno Espirito Santo. Everton also received an eight-point deduction for separate breaches, but Forest is feeling the pressure. Nuno's team is on thin ice as they sit one point above 18th-placed Luton Town awaiting the appeal outcome, with many clubs feeling the impact of the lack of transparency. No update on the appeal yet, making the situation murky and leaving them…