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USMNT vs. Switzerland: Lineups, live updates, how to watch Tuesday friendly
USMNT vs. Switzerland: Lineups, live updates, how to watch Tuesday friendly Show Caption Hide Caption Weston McKennie discusses the state of the USMNT ahead of World Cup Soccer standout Weston McKennie discusses the state of the USMNT and how Mauricio Pochettino is getting the squad ready ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Sports Seriously The U.S. men's national team finishes its Gold Cup preparations with a Tuesday friendly against Switzerland at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn. The USMNT will be hoping to take a step forward after a merely adequate performance on Saturday ended with a 2-1 loss to Turkey. While the U.S. controlled much of the game in possession, poor work on the ball inside its own penalty area gifted the Turks both goals, throwing away a first-minute strike from Jack McGlynn that gave the hosts a lead. The USMNT news cycle moved rapidly between matches, providing a mixed bag for the team. In bad news, midfield linchpin Tyler Adams was ruled out with a foot injury, with head coach Mauricio Pochettino saying he hopes the knock will not rule the Bournemouth man out for the Gold Cup. On the plus side, goalkeeper Matt Turner — who will start as part of a heavily rotated 11 for this friendly — has been linked to a €8 million move from Nottingham Forest to French side Lyon. Follow along with Pro Soccer Wire for live updates, highlights, lineups, and analysis for Tuesday's game between the USMNT and Switzerland. The USMNT is without Tyler Adams, a player whose skill set and personality are both arguably indispensable for a team that has, for lack of a better way to put it, lacked a little bit of dawg out there. The Bournemouth midfielder is out with what Mauricio Pochettino called "a small issue in his foot" in a Monday press conference. For more on Adams' status, read Pro Soccer Wire's reporting on the news. The USMNT, in its new "Heartbeat" kits for the second time, kicks off at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn. We're expecting a 4-2-3-1 out of Mauricio Pochettino, who has made nine changes to the starting 11 that lost to Turkey last week. Johnny Cardoso (who was hauled off after a rocky first half in that game) and Max Arfsten are the only holdovers. A whopping five players in this group came up through the Philadelphia Union academy. That includes Brenden and Paxten Aaronson, who will start alongside one another with the USMNT for the first time. Per U.S. Soccer, they become the fourth set of brothers to do so, and the first since George and Louis Nanchoff both started a Feb. 11, 1979 game against the Soviet Union. Here is the Switzerland starting 11: Watch USMNT vs. Switzerland on Fubo
USA Today
11-05-2025
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Barcelona edges closer to LaLiga title with thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid
Barcelona edges closer to LaLiga title with thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid Show Caption Hide Caption Tyler Adams on AFC Bournemouth season, USMNT struggles, 2026 World Cup Soccer star Tyler Adams talks about AFC Bournemouth's season and the Premier League Summer Series coming back to America. BARCELONA — Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory against rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico on Sunday, edging them to the brink of the LaLiga title. The victory extends Barcelona's lead at the top of the standings to seven points over second-placed Real Madrid and with three matches remaining, one more victory will clinch a 28th Spanish league title for the Catalans. After Tuesday's heartbreaking extra-time loss to Inter Milan saw them exit the Champions League at the semifinal stage, Barca bounced back in style. "It was obviously very important to win today. It's great to have this game after the Champions League, I think it's already forgotten," Yamal told Movistar Plus. "Suffering is what makes you strong and what teaches you to correct the mistakes you make. They didn't create any clear-cut chances other than the goals. "It was very important to win today to get closer to the league title. We are delighted." Barca earned a fourth consecutive victory over Real in all competitions this season, and their second in less than a month, in a chaotic match in which both sides showed their usual defensive weaknesses. However, Barca seemed a much stronger and well organized team overall, dominating possession and creating several chances that were denied by an inspired keeper Thibaut Courtois who prevented Real's loss from being by a larger margin. Barcelona can secure the LaLiga title as early as Wednesday, should Real Madrid fail to win at Mallorca. However, regardless of Real's result, a Barcelona victory in their city derby against Espanyol on Thursday would guarantee the championship for the Catalans. Blistering start Real made a blistering start at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium, with a brace from Kylian Mbappe giving them a two-goal advantage. He opened the scoring from the penalty spot after he was fouled inside the box by keeper Wojciech Szczesny in the fifth minute and extended their lead with a quick counter nine minutes later from an assist by Vinicius Jr. However, Barcelona responded swiftly with Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha all finding the net within 15 minutes to overturn the deficit. Garcia headed home from a corner in the 19th minute, while Yamal scored the equaliser in the 32nd with another brilliant display of technique as he curled a superb shot from the right corner of the box just outside Courtois' reach and inside the far post. Two minutes later, a bad mistake by Mbappe in the midfield gifted Barca the ball, with Raphinha launching a quick counter and giving his side the lead with a tidy finish past a helpless Courtois. Real thought it had earned a second penalty in the 43rd minute but it was overturned due to an offside in the build-up and, one minute later, a costly error by captain Lucas Vazquez gifted Raphinha the goal that extended Barca's lead. Barcelona came back strongly in the second half and had several chances denied by a string of stunning saves by Courtois. They were shocked, however, when Mbappe reduced the deficit in the 70th minute after a quick counter attack by Vinicius, who ran up the right and put it on a plate for the France forward to complete his hat-trick. Yet last year's champions could not recover, leaving them on the brink of a season without silverware. "It was an evenly played match, competitive and fought until the last second," Ancelotti told reporters. "We could have scored the equaliser but it is what it is. It was a great game between two great teams, so I have nothing to reproach my team for in terms of attitude and commitment. It didn't go well but we competed."
USA Today
10-05-2025
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Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami live updates: Is Lionel Messi playing? Time, how to watch
Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami live updates: Is Lionel Messi playing? Time, how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Tyler Adams on AFC Bournemouth season, USMNT struggles, 2026 World Cup Soccer star Tyler Adams talks about AFC Bournemouth's season and the Premier League Summer Series coming back to America. Lionel Messi is in Minnesota with Inter Miami, and likely to play in May 10's game against Minnesota United at 4:30 p.m. ET. Messi has already posted his matchday Instagram story previewing the match, a sign he intends to play. It will be Messi's first game in the state and against the club since joining Inter Miami in July 2023. And it's a matchup between two of the best clubs in Major League Soccer. Minnesota is second in the MLS Western Conference, while Inter Miami is fourth in the Eastern Conference after winning the MLS Supporters' Shield a season ago. Here's everything you need to know about the Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami match, and stay tuned here for live updates from USA TODAY Sports: The match is available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV. Messi's status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup an hour before the match. Luis Suarez won't play vs. Minnesota Messi will be missing his longtime running mate in Luis Suarez — the Uruguayan star did not travel with the club to Minnesota due to personal reasons. Messi scores goal in Inter Miami's last match Messi scored a goal, while Luis Suarez scored and assisted another in Inter Miami's 4-1 win on May 3 vs. New York Red Bulls. It was a bounce-back victory for Inter Miami after they lost three straight matches for the first time since Messi joined the club. They were eliminated by Vancouver in the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup in two matches, and dropped a home match to FC Dallas. Inter Miami is led by coach Javier Mascherano, who played at FC Barcelona with Inter Miami stars Messi, Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Minnesota looking up at Vancouver in MLS standings Minnesota is second in the MLS Western Conference with 19 points from five wins, two losses and four draws – trailing Vancouver (26 points). Forward Tani Oluwasey leads Minnesota with five goals, while Designated Player Joaquín Pereyra leads with four assists. They are led by second-year coach Eric Ramsay, a former Manchester United assistant coach. Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule May 10: Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. ET Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. ET May 14: San Jose vs. Inter Miami, 10:30 p.m. ET San Jose vs. Inter Miami, 10:30 p.m. ET May 18: Inter Miami vs. Orlando City, 7 p.m. ET Inter Miami vs. Orlando City, 7 p.m. ET May 24: Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET May 28: Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m. ET Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m. ET May 31: Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew, 7:30 p.m. ET Messi, Inter Miami schedule for Club World Cup
USA Today
06-05-2025
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Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Champions League live updates: Timeline, how to watch
Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Champions League live updates: Timeline, how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Tyler Adams on AFC Bournemouth season, USMNT struggles, 2026 World Cup Soccer star Tyler Adams talks about AFC Bournemouth's season and the Premier League Summer Series coming back to America. Six days after an electrifying 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, Inter Milan hosts Barcelona at the San Siro to decide which team will advance to the final of the world's most prestigious club tournament. Barcelona overcame a 2-0 deficit from the first half, fighting back to earn the draw with an outstanding performance from teen phenom Lamine Yamal. Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni likened Tuesday's showdown to a "Game 7 of the NBA finals". "It's 50-50, all open, and I think it will be a similar game from the first leg," Bastoni told reporters Monday. "We are two games away from winning the Champions League ... we are sure that our fans will give us a big hand at the San Siro, we live for moments like this." The winner of the match will advance to the May 31's final in Munich against the winner of the Arsenal vs. Paris Saint Germain semifinal. What time is Barcelona vs. Inter Milan game? The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Barcelona vs. Inter Milan TV channel, live stream Tuesday's match will air on CBS and can be streamed via Paramount+. Champions League schedule Semifinals First leg: PSG 1, Arsenal 0 Barcelona 3, Inter Milan 3 Second leg: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona, 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 6 PSG vs. Arsenal, 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 May 31 in Munich, Germany The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
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29-04-2025
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Arsenal vs. PSG live updates: How to watch Champions League, score, highlights
Arsenal vs. PSG live updates: How to watch Champions League, score, highlights Show Caption Hide Caption Tyler Adams on AFC Bournemouth season, USMNT struggles, 2026 World Cup Soccer star Tyler Adams talks about AFC Bournemouth's season and the Premier League Summer Series coming back to America. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain begin their UEFA Champions League semifinal on Tuesday with the first leg at the Emirates Stadium in London. It's the first appearance in Europe's final four for Arsenal since 2009 after pulling off a shocking 5-1 thrashing of Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. PSG is in the semifinals for the fourth time in six years, only reaching the final in 2020. While Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions are officially over with Liverpool clinching the championship Sunday, the Gunners are in good position to reach the Champions League final for the second time in club history. "We have overcome a lot of issues and challenges this season, and the fact that the team is here as one of the best four teams in Europe, it says (a lot) about the mindset, the spirit and how much we really want it," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told reporters a day before the match. Follow along for live updates on Tuesday: How to watch Arsenal vs. PSG The match on Tuesday will air on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+ What time is Arsenal vs. PSG? Tuesday's match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain kicks off at 3 p.m. ET. Arsenal: Raya - Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly - Odegaard, Merino, Rice - Saka, Trossard, Martinelli Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes - Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves - Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia Asked whether Arsenal should be considered favourites to lift Europe's most prestigious club trophy this year, manager Mikel Arteta met reality head-on. "When you look at the history, no, because we've never done it," he said. "Hopefully, if someone believes we can do it it's because of the performances and what is the team transmitting against big opposition." – Reuters Semifinals First leg: Arsenal vs. PSG, 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 29 Barcelona vs. Inter Milan, 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 30 Second leg: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona, 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 PSG vs. Arsenal, 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 7 UEFA Champions League final: May 31 in Munich, Germany The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
