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 midfielder remains unavailable due to a back injury which has kept him out of action since late-March. The 24-year-old has not featured since excelling in a 2-1 league win over Everton on March 30. He has not dressed in each of the last five Premier League matches. Adams made his 2024 debut on March 13 for Bournemouth before featuring for the U.S. men’s nation ..read more

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 services, Diario De Sevilla reported Friday. Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also interested in Cardoso, according to the report. Real Betis would seek roughly $32.4 million for Cardoso (€30 million) and the midfielder also has an €80 million release clause. His current contract runs until June 2029. Cardoso, a New Jersey native, made th ..read more

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 Martin Devaney confirmed Thursday. Although Pines won’t play a part in this weekend’s semifinal first leg vs. Bolton Wanderers, he is expected to be back to full health for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. “He’s had the [thigh] operation, so he won’t be fit for the play-off games,” Devaney said in an interview transcribed by the Yorkshire Post. “I believe the ..read more

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 four FIFA Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games for the USWNT, lifting a total of 19 combined trophies for her country. “It has been one of the greatest joys to represent my country and to wear the U.S. Soccer crest,” said O’Hara. “As I close this chapter of my life, I am filled with gratitude. Looking back on my career I am so thankful for all the thin ..read more

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 Liverpool, logging 90 minutes from her forward position. The U.S. women’s national team forward now has three assists across all competitions since her return to action for the defending league champions. Macario’s corner kick in the ninth minute was finished by Aggie Beever-Jones for a 1-0 Blues advantage, however Liverpool would storm back to claim all three poi ..read more

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 night. The Crew advanced 5-2 on aggregate, clinching their spot against Pachuca in the tournament final later this year. The winner will advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will be hosted on U.S. soil. Monterrey struck first in the 11th minute through a Evgen Cheberko own goal but the Crew would come roaring back before and after halftime. ¡Mont ..read more

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 Wednesday. The 14-year-old midfielder is set to earn the Union up to a $5 million transfer fee, according to the report. Sullivan has previously been linked with Man City through 2024, as well as several European giants over the past year. However, the reigning UEFA Champions League and English Premier League winners look to have won the race for Sullivan’s si ..read more

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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 injury in mid-April with PSV and announced his diagnosis on social media Wednesday. The 23-year-old joined PSV last fall on a season-long loan and excelled for Peter Bosz’s squad. Dest had been a regular for the Eredivisie leaders this season, scoring two goals and adding seven assists in 37 combined appearances. He helped PSV advance out of the UEFA Champions Lea ..read more

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 loss to Ipswich Town. The U.S. men’s national team forward tied the match in the 64th minute for the Sky Blues before Cameron Burgess propelled Ipswich Town back in front five minutes later. Wright picked up a pass from Kasey Palmer before drilling a low shot into the back of the net. It marked the second-most goals for an American forward in England’s top-tw ..read more