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Columbus Crew Rally Past Charlotte FC 3-1 as Kahlina’s Heroics Fall Short
Kristijan Kahlina made a career high 11 saves, but two Columbus goals in two minutes after the hour sank Charlotte FC 3-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Charlotte FC Stuns FC Dallas With Dramatic 3-2 Comeback Victory
Down 2-0 with 26 minutes left, Charlotte FC scored three straight, capped by Idan Toklomati's 92nd minute winner, to stun FC Dallas 3-2 in the rain at Bank of America Stadium.
By Ryan Essick
Messi Says Goodbye to Argentina With a Goal, Two Assists and a 3-0 Win Over Benin
One last night in sky blue and white. Lionel Messi said goodbye to Argentina with two assists, a penalty for goal 126 and a 3-0 win over Benin, then told 85,000 fans at the Monumental to stand by this team when the hard times come.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Charlotte Independence Rout FC Naples 5-1 to Open USL League One Playoff Run
The Players' Shield winners opened their playoff run in style. Jaime, Pinho and Saydee led a 5-1 rout of FC Naples, and Forward Madison comes to Memorial Stadium next.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Charlotte FC Dominates Orlando City 4-0 for Second Consecutive Shutout Victory
Charlotte FC rolled past Orlando City 4-0 on Halloween for a second straight 4-0 win, with Kristijan Kahlina making seven saves despite a late red card for Allan Saint-Maximin.
By Ryan Essick
Charlotte FC Clinches Playoff Berth Behind Liel Abada’s Hat Trick in 4-0 Win Over CF Montréal
Liel Abada scored a hat trick off the bench and Idan Toklomati struck early as Charlotte FC beat CF Montréal 4-0 to clinch a spot in the 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
By Ryan Essick
Columbus Crew 2 Stun Top Seed Crown Legacy FC in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs
Crown Legacy picked its opponent and paid for it. Columbus Crew 2 won 2-1 in Matthews and will face Chattanooga FC in the Eastern Conference Final.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Mbappé Double Sinks Barcelona as Real Madrid Win El Clásico 2-1
Mbappé struck in the 41st and 87th minutes, Raphinha answered from a corner, and Mourinho's Real Madrid ended Barcelona's perfect start at Camp Nou.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig: Diomande Haunts His Old Club as Madrid Stay Perfect
Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande scored as Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Bernabéu to stay perfect in the Champions League before El Clásico.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Nico Paz Runs the Show as Como Stun Manchester United 4-1
Nico Paz delivered two goals and an assist as Como dismantled Manchester United 4-1 on a historic Champions League night by Lake Como.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union: Toklomati Breaks Club Record as The Crown End Union Win Streak in 2-2 Draw
Idan Toklomati set Charlotte FC's single season scoring record and Rodolfo Aloko scored as The Crown drew 2-2 at Subaru Park, ending Philadelphia's eight match winning streak.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Málaga vs Espanyol: Adrián Niño's 93rd Minute Equalizer Rescues a 1-1 Draw at La Rosaleda
Bryan Zaragoza's early solo goal had Espanyol three minutes from victory before substitute Adrián Niño struck in stoppage time. Málaga 1-1 Espanyol, and the hosts are still waiting for a first win.
By Yamil Martinez
Chile Beats Mexico 2-0 at the Coliseum as Rafa Márquez Still Waits for His First Win
The Coliseum lit its flame for Memo Ochoa, then Chile stole the night. Two second half goals from La Roja leave Mexico winless in Rafa Márquez's first window.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Teenagers Take Over: USA Beats Mexico 3-0 as Cavan Sullivan Makes History in Glendale
Two teenagers. Two goalkeeper mistakes. One record. The USA beat Mexico 3-0 in Glendale as 17 year old Cavan Sullivan became the youngest scorer in USMNT history and Rafa Márquez suffered his first loss as El Tri coach.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Toluca Wins Historic Leagues Cup Final, Defeating Monterrey 2-0
Toluca claimed its first-ever Leagues Cup title on Sunday night, defeating Monterrey 2-0 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, in the first final between two Liga MX clubs in the modern era of the competition. The Diablos Rojos wasted little time making their mark. Alexis Vega opened the scoring in the fourth minute, reacting quickest inside the box after Federico Viñas' effort hit the post. Vega's finish gave Toluca an early advantage and put Monterrey under pressure from the start....
By Sergio Cano
Charlotte FC Silences Atlanta United 2-0 in a Road Statement Win
Charlotte FC dominated where it matters most — on the road and against a rival. A 2-0 shutout of Atlanta United sends a loud message in the MLS Eastern Conference race.
By Luis Marban
Atlanta Delivers a Classic: Morocco and Haiti Trade Punches in Group C Thriller
Nobody told Haiti this was supposed to be a coronation. Morocco arrived needing a win to lock up the knockout rounds; Haiti arrived already eliminated, playing only for pride. On paper, a formality. On the pitch, anything but.
By Emmanuel Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History: Only Player to Score in Six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the only player in history to find the net in six different World Cup tournaments. Slug: /ronaldo-six-world-cups-scoring-record Keywords: Cristiano Ronaldo, World Cup 2026, Ronaldo record, six World Cups, Portugal, Ronaldo goals, Messi vs Ronaldo
By Emmanuel Martinez
Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Mokoena Penalty Rescues Bafana Bafana in Atlanta | World Cup 2026
Michal Sadilek gave Czechia the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup, but Teboho Mokoena's penalty earned South Africa a hard-fought draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Full match recap inside.
By Yamil Martinez
Spain 0–0 Cabo Verde | Group H | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Atlanta Stadium
The blue sharks bite back. Luis de la Fuente’s Spain walked into Mercedes-Benz Stadium as European champions. They walked out with nothing. Cabo Verde, World Cup debutants representing a nation of just over 500,000 people held La Roja to a 0–0 draw in one of the most surprising results in the World Cup so far. Spain had 27 shots over 90 minutes and couldn’t break through a Cabo Verde side that was superbly organized from back to front. La Roja’s xG sat at 2.29. Cabo Verde’s? 0.3. The numbers...
By Emmanuel Martinez