Jim Curtin knows Philadelphia Union have no margin for error as they chase a playoff spot, with Atlanta United next up for them in MLS.
The Union are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference, having put together big back-to-back wins against New York City FC (5-1) and D.C. United (4-0) in their last two matches.
They have now won three of their last four matches in the league, but Curtin warned his players that they cannot ease off the pressure until their playoff spot is secured.
Every game is must win now. There s no margin for error for any team that isn t above the red line comfortably, Curtin said.
The home games always become really critical. We ve had a tough schedule, but all these points matter because anything could be the difference.
Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal making the closing stages difficult in the 1-0 win over Zurich that sealed Europa League Group A top spot on Thursday.
The Gunners registered their ninth home win in as many games across all competitions this season, their longest such run at the start of a campaign since 2009-10 (11), after Kieran Tierney s first-half winner.
Arsenal also kept a clean sheet in all three of their home group games in Europe for the first time since the 2008-09 Champions League, owing to a resolute defensive performance at Emirates Stadium.
Arteta suggested his side were at fault in the latter parts of the game, though, bemoaning the hosts for inviting pressure on themselves as Adria Guerrero saw a second-half equaliser disallowed.
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Adilson Malanda says Charlotte FC are working to deliver a full 90-minute performance against the Portland Timbers on Saturday, having seen plenty of points slip away from them late on this year.
Dean Smith s team have slipped to 11th in the Eastern Conference by winning just one of their last five games, drawing one and losing three.
They conceded a 90th-minute winner in last week s 2-1 loss to New York City FC, and late concessions also cost them in a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati and a 1-0 defeat at Toronto FC in March.
Defender Malanda says they have focused on setting that right in training this week, explaining: We know that s one of our problems right now, which we need to fix.
We cannot keep giving up goals like that at the end of games. It can ki…
Manchester United have questioned the decision by an independent tribunal to allow Aston Villa to continue in the Conti Cup despite fielding an ineligible player.
Villa admitted the charge after Noelle Maritz came on as a substitute in their 7-0 win over Sunderland, despite having played for Arsenal in a previous round.
The tribunal decided to deduct Villa’s three points and award the game to Sunderland, with the consequence that United lose their status as one of two best runners-up.
Our response to today s FA announcement. ||
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen)
United said in a statement: “We are very disappointed with this outcome, and do not understand its rationale.
“We feel that it undermines the integrity of the compe…
Jurgen Klopp reflected on his special stint in charge of Liverpool ahead of his final game on Sunday.
Klopp will manage Liverpool for the last time when the Reds take on Wolves in their final Premier League match of the season.
Having taken over in 2015, Klopp has led Liverpool to their maiden Premier League title, a Champions League crown, the FA Cup, multiple EFL Cups, as well as the Super Cup and Club World Cup titles.
While this season s Premier League title challenge ultimately fizzled out, Klopp used his programme notes to laud his players and staff for their efforts.
He wrote: If space allowed I could write name after name of people who I need to thank but there has never been a match programme of this size, so I will have to be more general. I cou…
Allegations of corruption have dogged Qatar s successful bid to win the right to host the 2022 World Cup since the stunning announcement was made in Zurich in December 2010.
After previously making only an edited and summarised version of former New York attorney Michael Garcia s report available, the news that the extensive document had been leaked to German newspaper Bild has prompted FIFA to make the findings available in full.
Here, we highlight the key conclusions regarding Qatar s bid.
NO SMOKING GUN OVER GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT
Garcia acknowledged that the closeness of the working ties between the Qatari government and the bid team prompted suspicion, but ultimately found no proof of any wrongdoing.
The relationship between the…
With the 2018 World Cup in Russia kicking off in less than a month, SoccerNews.com is commencing its own series of group predictions where you will be able to find previews of all the teams taking part in this summer’s showpiece tournament, latest team news and best betting odds and suggestions.
It is surely set to be a fascinating summer of football in Russia, and that is no different in Group G.
Dark horses Belgium clash with 1966 winners England. Minnows Panama and Tunisia complete the line-up with both expected to fall to their far more illustrious opponents. Could either channel the spirit of Costa Rica in Brazil and spring a surprise and progress to the last-16 of world football’s showpiece tournament?
The group gets underway on the 18th of June as Pan…
Day six at Euro 2024 brought more thrills and spills on the pitch, with Albania sealing a last-gasp draw against Croatia and Germany booking their place in the last 16 by beating Hungary.
Scotland, meanwhile, kept their hopes of progressing from Group A alive by earning a creditable 1-1 draw with Switzerland in the late kick-off.
There was also plenty going on outside the games, from the Tartan Army painting Cologne blue to Kylian Mbappe getting out on the turf two days after breaking his nose.
Here, we run through the best of Wednesday s social media posts from around Euro 2024.
Cologne turns blue for Scotland
One noticeable theme of this tournament has been the colour and noise brought by huge contingents of travelling fans, and an estimated 100…
New York Red Bulls defender Rafael Marquez has revealed that he is considering retiring from football after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The 32-year-old stopper, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, is confident that he remains capable of helping Mexico during the qualifying campaign and stated he wants to stay involved in football after his retirement.
I would be delighted to go to this World Cup and perhaps then say goodbye to football, Marquez said.
After I retire, I would like to be a coach or an advisor to some club.
Marquez has been linked with Brazilian club Flamengo in recent times, but he expressed his wish to stay at New York Red Bulls for three of four more years , or as long as his body can handle the demands of football.
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Bayer Leverkusen will be without forward Kevin Volland for the remainder of 2016 due to a thigh injury
The 24-year-old, who joined Leverkusen in a club-record switch from Hoffenheim before the start of the season, suffered a complex torn thigh muscle in training according to the Bundesliga club, which will result in an eight-week absence.
Volland must now target the German top-flight s return from its mid-season break on January 22 and he said: Of course this does not help but I won t hang my head low.
I m going to concentrate on my rehabilitation and do everything I can to get fit quickly.
I won t hang my head low on his injury
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en)
Germany international Volland has scored three times in 15 appearanc…