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USMNT Sets Seattle Starting XI for World Cup 2026 Clash with Australia
sports1 month ago

USMNT Sets Seattle Starting XI for World Cup 2026 Clash with Australia

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino names Matt Freese in goal and an 11-man starting lineup for the World Cup 2026 group-stage clash with Australia in Seattle: Freese; Sergiño Dest; Chris Richards; Tyler Adams; Antonee Robinson; Weston McKennie; Ricardo Pepi; Tim Ream (captain); Alex Freeman; Malik Tillman; Folarin Balogun. Pepi earns the sole starting XI change from the Paraguay win, while Christian Pulisic does not dress. Ream captains for the 31st time, Freeman becomes the ninth youngest US World Cup starter, and Balogun’s previous brace boosts him to fifth on the US all-time World Cup scoring list. Five starters from the last meeting with Australia (Balogun, Freeman, Freese, McKennie, Richards) also start today. The U.S. holds a 2-1-1 all-time edge vs. Australia, and Seattle Stadium is 6-0-0 for USMNT World Cup fixtures.

via U.S. Soccer|
#australia#lineup-notes#sports
USMNT Unveils Fresh XI for Germany Clash in Send-Off
sports1 month ago

USMNT Unveils Fresh XI for Germany Clash in Send-Off

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino names a five-change starting XI for the Coca-Cola Send-Off friendly vs. Germany at Soldier Field, featuring Matt Freese in goal, a back line of Dest, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson and Tim Ream (captain), a midfield trio anchored by Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie with Malik Tillman, and an attacking line of Christian Pulisic, Alex Freeman and Folarin Balogun. Kickoff is 1:30 p.m. CT (pre-game 12:30 p.m. CT on TBS); substitutes include Turner, Reyna, Aaronson, Berhalter, Pepi, Weah, Scally and others, while Chris Richards is not dressed. Notable roster points: Pulisic sits on 86 caps, Ream captains for the 29th time, and Balogun adds to his 27 caps. The XI averages a high level of international experience and is designed to sharpen for the upcoming World Cup cycle.

via US Soccer|
#germany#international-friendly#lineup
Caicedo captains Chelsea as Enzo returns in Stamford Bridge showdown with United
sports3 months ago

Caicedo captains Chelsea as Enzo returns in Stamford Bridge showdown with United

Chelsea and Manchester United have confirmed their starting XIs for the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sánchez; back four Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo (captain) and Enzo Fernández in midfield; Estêvão, Palmer, Neto behind Delap. United go with a 4-2-3-1 featuring Lammens in goal; Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo in midfield; Mbeumo, Fernandes (captain), Cunha behind Sesko. Referee Michael Oliver; match Saturday 18 April 2026 at 20:00 BST at Stamford Bridge; broadcast details listed.

via We Ain't Got No History|
#chelsea#lineup#manchester-united
Lewandowski Back, Barca Name XI for Atletico Clash
sports3 months ago

Lewandowski Back, Barca Name XI for Atletico Clash

Barcelona announced its starting XI for the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou: Lewandowski returns as the striker, Olmo to No. 10, and Fermin López drops to the bench after a training scare. Jules Koundé comes back at right-back, with Cancelo, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin in defense behind goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Pedri and Eric Garcia band in midfield, while Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford occupy the wide roles. Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal are unavailable for the match.

via Barca Universal|
#atletico-madrid#barcelona#champions-league
Lineups Revealed: Real Madrid vs Manchester City Champions League Showdown
sports4 months ago

Lineups Revealed: Real Madrid vs Manchester City Champions League Showdown

Real Madrid hold a 3-0 aggregate lead and have a confirmed lineup for their Champions League clash with Manchester City, who list a starting XI (to be confirmed). Real Madrid: Courtois, Trent, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran García, Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch, Valverde, Güler, Brahim, Vinicius. Manchester City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Guéhi, Ait Nouri, Rodri, Bernardo, O’Reilly, Semenyo, Cherki, Haaland. The match is at the Etihad on 03/17/2025 at 21:00 CET, with TV/streaming options Movistar Liga Campeones, Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video (USA).

via Managing Madrid|
#champions-league#lineups#manchester-city
Real Madrid reveal starting XI for Elche La Liga clash
sports4 months ago

Real Madrid reveal starting XI for Elche La Liga clash

Real Madrid named their starting lineup for the La Liga game vs. Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu: Courtois in goal; back four of Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen and Fran García; midfielders Thiago, Valverde, Camavinga and Tchouameni; Brahim and Vinicius lead the attack. Elche’s XI is listed as TBC. Kick-off is 21:00 CET on 14 March 2026, with DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN/ESPN+ (USA) coverage.

via Managing Madrid|
#elche#la-liga#real-madrid
Madrid field an eye-catching XI for City clash in CL
sports4 months ago

Madrid field an eye-catching XI for City clash in CL

Real Madrid publish their starting line-up for the Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Manchester City, headlined by Courtois in goal and a front line including Vinicius and Brahim; City’s starting XI is listed as (TBC). The match is set for the Bernabéu on 03/11/2025 at 21:00 CET, with TV/streaming options noted (Movistar Liga Campeones in Spain; Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video in the USA).

via Managing Madrid|
#bernabeu#champions-league#manchester-city
Madrid lineup set for Getafe clash at the Bernabéu
sports4 months ago

Madrid lineup set for Getafe clash at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid publish their starting XI for a home La Liga clash with Getafe, with Courtois in goal and a backline of Trent, Rüdiger, Alaba and Carreras; midfielders Tchouaméni, Valverde, Pitarch and Güler; Vinicius and Gonzalo lead the attack, as Arbeloa rotates due to injuries. Getafe's lineup is listed as TBC. The match is on 03/02/2026 at 21:00 CET at the Santiago Bernabéu, broadcast on DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN Deportes/ESPN+ (USA).

via Managing Madrid|
#getafe#la-liga#match-preview
USWNT Unveils Youthful Starting XI in Carson Friendly vs Paraguay
sports5 months ago

USWNT Unveils Youthful Starting XI in Carson Friendly vs Paraguay

USWNT names a notably youthful, cap-light starting XI for Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, led by captain Trinity Rodman. Mandy McGlynn starts in goal, Reilyn Turner earns her USWNT debut and start, and the lineup is drawn entirely from 14 NWSL clubs, averaging 9.6 caps per starter—the lowest in 25 years.

via US Soccer|
#carson-california#lineup-notes#paraguay
Chelsea Edges Palmeiras 2-1 in Club World Cup Thriller
sports1 year ago

Chelsea Edges Palmeiras 2-1 in Club World Cup Thriller

Chelsea and Palmeiras face off in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, with Chelsea's team led by Enzo Maresca and including returning star Nicolas Jackson, while Palmeiras's lineup features Weverton and Roque. Chelsea aims to advance to the semi-finals against Fluminense, after overcoming Benfica in the previous round, with key players like Reece James and Romeo Lavia preparing for the match.

via Sports Illustrated|
#chelsea#club-world-cup#palmeiras