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Josh Sargent, Norwich City to face Leeds United in promotion playoffs

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A pair of Americans stand in Leeds United’s way of reaching Wembley Stadium later this month. Josh Sargent and the rest of David Wagner’s Norwich City squad face off with the Lilywhites in the EFL Championship promotion playoffs over the…

Friday, May 3

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Tyler Adams remains out for Bournemouth due to back injury

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Tyler Adams’ frustrating period on the Bournemouth sidelines will unfortunately continue this weekend. Adams will not be in the squad for Bournemouth’s trip to Arsenal, manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Friday. The U.S. men’s national team…

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Report: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid among European clubs interested in Johnny Cardoso

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Johnny Cardoso’s impressive start to life at Real Betis has reportedly attracted the interest of several other Spanish and European suitors. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid headline a group of European clubs that are interested in Cardoso’s…

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Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Richards, Reyna, and more

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Crystal Palace is riding a strong run of form to close the 2023-24 English Premier League season and Monday’s showdown with Manchester United will be the latest test for the high-flying Eagles. U.S. men’s national team defender Chris…

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USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara to retire at end of 2024 NWSL season

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One of the U.S. women’s national team’s prominent modern-day defenders is calling it a career. Kelley O’Hara will retire from professional soccer at the conclusion of the 2024 NWSL season, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. O’Hara featured in…

Thursday, May 2

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Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: Macario, Wright, and more

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Catarina Macario’s production in the Chelsea squad this year continued on Wednesday night despite Emma Hayes’ squad suffering a major setback in their quest to lift the WSL title. Macario assisted once in Chelsea’s 4-3 league loss to…

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Crew downs Monterrey to reach CONCACAF Champions Cup Final

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The reigning MLS Cup champions are headed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. Wilfried Nancy’s Columbus Crew squad clinched a spot in June’s final after defeating Liga MX heavyweights Monterrey 3-1 in second leg semifinal action Wednesday…

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Donovan Pines expected back for Barnsley preseason

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American defender Donovan Pines will miss Barnsley’s push for promotion to the EFL Championship but is expected back this summer. Pines has missed ample time this spring due to a thigh injury, for which he underwent surgery for, manager…

Wednesday, May 1

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Report: Cavan Sullivan set for Union homegrown deal, Man City future

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Cavan Sullivan’s current and future plans are reportedly finalized. Sullivan is set to sign a homegrown contract with the Philadelphia Union before joining European giants Manchester City when he turns 18-years-old, The Athletic reported…

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Sergino Dest reveals torn ACL diagnosis, set to miss rest of 2024

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Sergino Dest’s injury has proven to be what fans, teammates, and coaches originally feared. Dest revealed that he has suffered a torn ACL, ruling him out for the remainder of 2024. The U.S. men’s national team right back suffered the…

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Haji Wright scores 19th goal of season for Coventry City

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Haji Wright’s sensational season for Coventry City continued Tuesday with the American striker moving one goal closer to 20 in his debut season in England. Wright netted his 19th goal across all competitions despite the Sky Blues 2-1 home…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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A closer look at what’s next for Reyna, Tillman, and the rest of the American loanees

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The European season is in its final weeks and for many U.S. men’s national team stars and squad players, the future looks very unknown at club level. Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman, and Sergino Dest headline the lengthy list of American loanees…

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Christian Benteke, Lionel Messi headline the Best of MLS for Week 10

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By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Week 10 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. This Saturday saw Austin…

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Report: Jesse Marsch linked with South Korea’s managerial vacancy

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Jesse Marsch first managerial role back could reportedly come on the international level. Marsch has been linked with the South Korea men’s national team’s managerial vacancy, Sports Chosun reported Monday. The former Red Bull Salzburg, RB…

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Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Wright, Tessmann, and more

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Coventry City’s promotion quest has come to an end, but American forward Haji Wright will seek a strong end to his first season in England. Wright, who made the move to Coventry last summer from Antalyaspor, leads the team with 15 goals in…

Monday, Apr 29

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United States, Mexico withdraw 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

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The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will not be coming to North America. U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have withdrawn their join bid to host the competition, both federations announced Monday. Both federations will instead…

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Americans Abroad Player of the Week: Paxten Aaronson

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It hasn’t been a memorable season for Dutch side Vitesse but Sunday will go down as one of the enjoyable moments for Paxten Aaronson and his teammates. Aaronson registered a brace in a 3-2 home triumph over Fortuna Sittard, earning SBI…

Sunday, Apr 28

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Americans Abroad Weekend Rewind: Sabbi, Musah, and more

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Le Havre has found it tough to find the win column in recent weeks by Saturday’s road draw with Paris Saint-Germain will certainly feel like a victory. Emmanuel Sabbi assisted once and played 90 minutes in a 3-3 result at the Parc Des…

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Yunus Musah impresses at right back in AC Milan-Juventus showdown

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Saturday’s top-four Serie A showdown between Juventus and AC Milan didn’t exactly live up to its billing, but U.S. men’s national team star Yunus Musah left the match as one of few who did impress. Musah started at right back in Stefano…

Saturday, Apr 27

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Josh Sargent scores as Norwich City draws closer to promotion playoff spot

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Norwich City did not clinch a spot just yet into the EFL Championship promotion playoffs but moved one step closer to doing so on Saturday. The Canaries tied Swansea City 2-2 at Carrow Road, moving into fifth place heading into May 4’s…

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Auston Trusty, Sheffield United relegated from English Premier League

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Sheffield United needed three points on Saturday to avoid relegation from the English Premier League and unfortunately the Blades’ trip to St. James Park turned out like many of their other performances this season. Chris Wilder’s men lost…

Friday, Apr 26

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23 for 2024: Projecting the USMNT’s Copa America roster

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We’re less than two months away until the U.S. men’s national team’s quest of lifting the 2024 Copa America trophy begins. The reigning CONCACAF Nations League winners will welcome CONMEBOL’s best to North America, with hopes of defying…

Thursday, Apr 25

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Malik Tillman shines as PSV draws closer to Eredivisie title

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PSV is on the verge of clinching the Eredivisie title after Malik Tillman’s Man of the Match showing Thursday night in Heerenveen. Tillman scored twice and assisted once as PSV rolled past SC Heerenveen 8-0 to move 12 points clear atop the…

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Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Pulisic faces McKennie, and more

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The Serie A title race may be over but the fight for top-four places continues this weekend with AC Milan taking on fellow challengers Juventus. Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headline a quartet of U.S. men’s national team stars…

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CONCACAF Champions Cup: Crew claims first leg victory over Monterrey

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The Columbus Crew are 90 minutes away from reaching the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final for the first time in franchise history. Jacen Russell-Rowe and Cucho Hernandez both scored on Wednesday as Wilfried Nancy’s squad earned a 2-1 first leg…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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PSV manager Bosz open to permanent deal for Sergino Dest

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Sergino Dest’s season-long loan spell at Dutch leaders PSV is set to conclude this coming June, but manager Peter Bosz is open to the idea of the club acquiring him long-term. Bosz revealed his interest in keeping Dest in his squad, the…

Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: Zendejas, Weah, and more

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2024 has been a productive year for American attacker Alex Zendejas and that trend continued Tuesday in CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal action. Zendejas scored his 10th goal of the year across all competitions as Club America tied fellow…

LAFC reportedly complete signing of French striker Olivier Giroud

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It’s time to get excited, LAFC fans! According to reports from CBS Sports, the contracts have officially been signed to bring legendary French striker Olivier Giroud to LAFC through December 2025 on a free transfer from AC Milan during…

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Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie credit Serie A for respective growths in Italy

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Both Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have enjoyed productive seasons in Serie A this season and have credited the league as a whole for helping them develop at club level. Pulisic and McKennie are heading into the final weeks of the…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Tim Weah’s assist propels Juventus into Coppa Italia Final

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Juventus’ quest of reaching May’s Coppa Italia Final almost came to a painful ending on Tuesday night in Rome until Timothy Weah came off the bench to play a vital role in the deciding goal against Lazio. Weah’s assist on Arkadiusz Milik’s…