Michael Carrick has defended himself and his decisions against his captain Bruno Fernandes after last night’s defeat to Como. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Michael Carrick won 12 of […]
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The 2026 U.S. Open Cup Final pits the Columbus Crew against St. Louis City at ScottsMiracle‑Gro Field in Columbus tonight, with kickoff at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The Crew chase their first cup since 2002, while St. Louis City vies for its inaugural trophy. Both sides have won their recent matchups 2‑1, and each arrived in the final after four knockout wins—St. Louis beating FC Tulsa, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo and Colorado Rapids; Columbus dispatching Richmond Kickers, One Knoxville, NYCFC and Orlando City. The winner also secures a CONCACAF Champions Cup berth. The game streams on Paramount+ and FuboTV (free trial) and airs on CBS Sports Network.
Around two-thirds of MLS teams are holding Pride Nights this season, with several in October, and the tifos are again outstanding.
Aaron and Jeremiah recap Seattle Sounders' 1‑1 draw with Montreal, lamenting a dismal first‑half performance and speculating on its implications for the season. They then shift focus to the upcoming matchup against San Diego, breaking down tactical expectations and key players to watch. The episode also notes sponsor Full Pull Wines and offers links to the full podcast and supporting details.
Bayern Munich face Arsenal in UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 without three key players. Jamal Musiala misses the game due to a right‑thigh muscle tear suffered during Germany warm‑ups, keeping him out since September 24 and limiting him to just four appearances this season. Michael Olise serves a one‑match suspension after receiving a second yellow card that turned into a red in Bayern’s 3‑3 draw with Viking on Matchday 2. Coach Vincent Kompany also lacks Joshua Kimmich, but still has Harry Kane and other stars to line up at the Allianz Arena on October 21, 2026.
Former Sporting Kansas City draft pick, Mikey Lopez, is calling time on his career at the end of the current season. Lopez is currently the captain of USL1 side, Portland Hearts of Pine, where he’s spent the last few seasons. He’ll retire after their final game of the season this coming weekend. Lopez was drafted […]
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Chicago Fire FC will play postseason soccer for the second consecutive season but have a lot of work to do in their final four MLS games to prepare for the playoffs
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Former Philadelphia Union coach Bradley Carnell praises 22‑year‑old South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya, saying his size and technical skill merit a step up from Rangers. Carnell highlights Makhanya’s strong start at Ibrox and predicts further progression, urging clubs to consider him for higher‑level moves.
Brest host Nice on Friday, 23 October 2026, as the eighth round of Ligue 1 begins, with both teams aiming to move closer to the upper half of the table. The match will be played at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT. In France, the game will be shown on […]
The article Brest and Nice meet with both sides seeking a vital Ligue 1 boost was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
"Now, all these players are almost irrelevant to us. Now, we have to start to look at a whole new group."
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Chelsea are “disappointed” with how Alejandro Garnacho’s loan move to Aston Villa is going right now, according to Football Insider. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. The future of Alejandro […]
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Sancho was loaned out twice by United while Ten Hag was at the club - and the Dutchman has made a new claim about their relationship.
Analysis, team news, match officials and more. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Brentford's Premier League game against Hull City at MKM Stadium on Sunday (2pm kick-off GMT, live on Sky Sports)
Como host Manchester United at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on October 21 for Champions League Matchday 3, with kickoff at 12:45 p.m. ET (6:45 p.m. CTS). Both sides need points after recent defeats—Como lost 3-2 to Feyenoord after a 4-1 win over Leipzig, while United fell 2-0 to Atletico Madrid following a 4-0 opening victory. The game streams in the U.S. via Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, Univision NOW, ViX and the TUDN app; no free options are confirmed. Predicted line‑ups feature Cesc Fàbregas’s Como side in a 4‑2‑3‑1 and United fielding a similar formation with Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo. The result could shape the race for the knockout round.
Last week saw a lot of teams clinch a playoff spot.
Club Bruges host RC Lens at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Lens are set to start Saudi international Saud Abdulhamid and Mali midfielder Amadou Haidara, players expected to provide width and midfield stability for the French side. The preview highlights how their inclusion could influence the tactical battle against the Belgian champions.
Orlando Pirates surpass Kaizer Chiefs to become South Africa's most followed football club on social media, boasting a total of 10.5 million followers across Facebook (5.3 M), X (2.1 M), TikTok (1.9 M) and Instagram (1.2 M). The rise crowns the Buccaneers ahead of long‑time rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, highlighting a significant shift in fan engagement. The piece, by Nuhu Adams for AfricaSoccer.com, details the platform breakdown and the implications for South African football.
Virgil Van Dijk has been a stalwart for Liverpool for so long, but it may be time to cough up the money for an exciting replacement.
TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi’s rejection of domestic interest in Seluleko Mahlambi, together with his insistence that the forward is worth at least R10 million, has raised the prospect of another lucrative move from the club to Major League Soccer (MLS). Sukazi used a similar approach before Puso Dithejane joined Chicago Fire for $1 million, […]
The article Mahlambi valuation fuels MLS speculation after Dithejane deal was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick refuses to let the 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint‑Germain dictate the season, insisting the Catalans’ title ambitions remain intact. Flick admitted mistakes but highlighted positive takeaways and vowed the setback won’t derail their quest for domestic and European glory. He urges the squad to stay focused as the campaign continues.
Al-Ittihad thrash Al‑Ettifaq 4‑1 in the Saudi Pro League’s 10th round on October 21, 2026, but the win sparks a VAR debate. An officiating expert claims the home side deserved a penalty early in the game that was missed, fueling controversy despite the three points. The article, by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah for AfricaSoccer.com, details the dominant performance and the disputed decision that could have altered the match narrative.
Paris Brunner, a 20-year-old forward of German and DR Congo nationality at Monaco, has been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain. The reported transfer would keep Brunner in Ligue 1, with PSG identified as the potential destination and Monaco as his current club. The rumour emerged on 20 October 2026, although no transfer fee […]
The article Paris Brunner: Germany and Monaco forward linked with Ligue 1 move to PSG was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Reflecting on two hundred episodes of unfiltered Kansas City soccer coverage while breaking down where Sporting KC stands heading into a pivotal offseason.
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Sounders know they need to be better in their final four games.
Columbus Crew fans will no doubt be in force for Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final against St. Louis CITY.
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