The Indomitable Club are looking to bounce back this weekend against Phoenix Rising FC in Sacramento after being dealt its first loss of the 2021 USL Championship season.
The rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Quarterfinal clash will be the first of four times Mark Briggs’ men tangle with the southwestern powerhouse this coming campaign. Saturday’s showdown will also be the start of a three-game homestand for the boys in Old Glory Red at Heart Health Park over an eight-day span.
While regular season action is about to ramp up for Republic FC, league play continues throughout this coming week with a pair of games on Wednesday – Birmingham Legion hosting OKC Energy FC and Real Monarchs visiting Austin Bold.
The Indomitable Club are looking to bounce back this weekend against Phoenix Rising FC in Sacramento after being dealt its first loss of the 2021 USL Championship season.
The rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Quarterfinal clash will be the first of four times Mark Briggs’ men tangle with the southwestern powerhouse this coming campaign. Saturday’s showdown will also be the start of a three-game homestand for the boys in Old Glory Red at Heart Health Park over an eight-day span.
While regular season action is about to ramp up for Republic FC, league play continues throughout this coming week with a pair of games on Wednesday – Birmingham Legion hosting OKC Energy FC and Real Monarchs visiting Austin Bold.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Domestic topflight play was ripe with exciting action and it all started on Saturday when FC Cincinnati came from behind on the road to defeat Montreal Impact, 2-1.
Domestic topflight play was ripe with exciting action and it all started on Saturday when FC Cincinnati came from behind on the road to defeat Montreal Impact, 2-1.
The day continued with Portland Timbers downing a 10-man LA Galaxy team, 3-0, Columbus Crew SC pulling off a dramatic comeback with a pair of late goals to beat NYCFC in the Big Apple, 2-1, and Diego Rossi’s double ensuring LAFC would hang on to a 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids.
The day continued with Portland Timbers downing a 10-man LA Galaxy team, 3-0, Columbus Crew SC pulling off a dramatic comeback with a pair of late goals to beat NYCFC in the Big Apple, 2-1, and Diego Rossi’s double ensuring LAFC would hang on to a 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids.
On Sunday, a Josef Martinez penalty kick canceled out an early Raul Ruidiaz goal to grant a point to both Seattle Sounders and Atlanta United apiece following a 1-1 draw.
The action picks back up on Saturday when United welcome Nashville to Georgia, NYCFC heading west to take on LAFC followed by another edition of the California Clasico when San Jose Earthquakes head south to square up against LA Galaxy. Sunday’s slate sees Philadelphia Union hosting Timbers and Austin FC traveling to Seattle.
On Sunday, a Josef Martinez penalty kick canceled out an early Raul Ruidiaz goal to grant a point to both Seattle Sounders and Atlanta United apiece following a 1-1 draw.
The action picks back up on Saturday when United welcome Nashville to Georgia, NYCFC heading west to take on LAFC followed by another edition of the California Clasico when San Jose Earthquakes head south to square up against LA Galaxy. Sunday’s slate sees Philadelphia Union hosting Timbers and Austin FC traveling to Seattle.
National Women’s Soccer League
National Women’s Soccer League
Over the weekend in the women’s domestic topflight, Racing Louisville earned a 2-0 win at home over Washington Spirit before Orlando Pride pulled off a 2-1 road victory over North Carolina Courage the following day.
Portland Thorns took an early lead by way of Christine Sinclair on Sunday before OL Reign’s Megan Rapinoe and Shirley Cruz scored twice within six minutes of each other to solidify a 2-1 win.
Over the weekend in the women’s domestic topflight, Racing Louisville earned a 2-0 win at home over Washington Spirit before Orlando Pride pulled off a 2-1 road victory over North Carolina Courage the following day.
Portland Thorns took an early lead by way of Christine Sinclair on Sunday before OL Reign’s Megan Rapinoe and Shirley Cruz scored twice within six minutes of each other to solidify a 2-1 win.
Hours later, Houston Dash and Kansas City played to a riveting 2-2 draw that saw KC’s Elizabeth Ball see a straight red card midway through the second half. Amy Rodriguez opened the scoring for KC in the first half before Rachel Daly equalized at the hour mark. Six minutes later, Shea Groom gave Houston its first lead before Taylor Leach broke the hosts’ hearts when she found the back of the net for the visitors deep in stoppage time.
Hours later, Houston Dash and Kansas City played to a riveting 2-2 draw that saw KC’s Elizabeth Ball see a straight red card midway through the second half. Amy Rodriguez opened the scoring for KC in the first half before Rachel Daly equalized at the hour mark. Six minutes later, Shea Groom gave Houston its first lead before Taylor Leach broke the hosts’ hearts when she found the back of the net for the visitors deep in stoppage time.
Both clubs return to action this Wednesday when Washington Spirit visits Houston and Kansas City hosts Chicago Red Stars.
Once the weekend rolls around, North Carolina Courage host Racing Louisville on Friday before Dash takes on Red Stars in Chicago on Saturday. Sunday’s slate features a trio of matchups including Thorns visiting Gotham FC, Orlando Price hosting Kansas City followed by Washing Spiriting traveling to OL Reign.
Both clubs return to action this Wednesday when Washington Spirit visits Houston and Kansas City hosts Chicago Red Stars.
Once the weekend rolls around, North Carolina Courage host Racing Louisville on Friday before Dash takes on Red Stars in Chicago on Saturday. Sunday’s slate features a trio of matchups including Thorns visiting Gotham FC, Orlando Price hosting Kansas City followed by Washing Spiriting traveling to OL Reign.
Champions and Europa League Final
Champions and Europa League Final
With one game midweek and the other on the weekend, a pair of European trophies are on the line over the next few days with three English clubs competing for the Cups.
On Wednesday, Spanish-side Villarreal will go head-to-head with Manchester United in the Europa League Final in Gdansk, Poland. The two clubs have clashed a total of four times, twice in the group stages of the 2005-2006 UCL and again in the 2008-2009 competition with all four matches ending goalless.
With one game midweek and the other on the weekend, a pair of European trophies are on the line over the next few days with three English clubs competing for the Cups.
On Wednesday, Spanish-side Villarreal will go head-to-head with Manchester United in the Europa League Final in Gdansk, Poland. The two clubs have clashed a total of four times, twice in the group stages of the 2005-2006 UCL and again in the 2008-2009 competition with all four matches ending goalless.
But the Granddaddy of European continental glory is up for grabs Saturday when Manchester City and Chelsea meet in the Champions League Final in Porto, Portugal. City advanced 4-1 on aggregate over Paris Saint-Germain while the Blues triumphed on aggregate, 3-1, over Real Madrid.
But the Granddaddy of European continental glory is up for grabs Saturday when Manchester City and Chelsea meet in the Champions League Final in Porto, Portugal. City advanced 4-1 on aggregate over Paris Saint-Germain while the Blues triumphed on aggregate, 3-1, over Real Madrid.
The two English giants met as recently as May 8 when Chelsea earned a 2-1 win over City in Manchester. Saturday’s showdown is Manchester City’s first-ever trip to the UCL Final while a win would be the second time the west London club hoisted the coveted silverware after winning it in 2012.
The two English giants met as recently as May 8 when Chelsea earned a 2-1 win over City in Manchester. Saturday’s showdown is Manchester City’s first-ever trip to the UCL Final while a win would be the second time the west London club hoisted the coveted silverware after winning it in 2012.
Liga MX Clausura Final
Liga MX Clausura Final
The first leg of the Liga MX title will kickoff this Thursday when top-seeded Cruz Azul will take on Santos Laguna – a club in search of becoming just the fourth wildcard side to taste Liga MX glory.
The first leg of the Liga MX title will kickoff this Thursday when top-seeded Cruz Azul will take on Santos Laguna – a club in search of becoming just the fourth wildcard side to taste Liga MX glory.
The two sides will meet again for the second leg this Sunday and the matchup is a rematch of the 2008 Clausura when Santos Laguna were victorious on aggregate, 3-2.
The two sides will meet again for the second leg this Sunday and the matchup is a rematch of the 2008 Clausura when Santos Laguna were victorious on aggregate, 3-2.
Santos Laguna advanced 3-1 on aggregate over Puebla while Cruz Azul narrowly slipped by Pachuca on aggregate, 1-0.
Santos Laguna advanced 3-1 on aggregate over Puebla while Cruz Azul narrowly slipped by Pachuca on aggregate, 1-0.
