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"It was just all kind of jammed down our throats," one player said of the union's CBA negotiations with MLS. "Accept or get locked out."

Something doesn't add up in Liverpool's reasoning for not signing the long-courted Timo Werner. Plus, Bayern are running away with the Bundesliga.

Liverpool and Man City are having to stand still in the transfer market this summer, and both Chelsea and United are ready to take advantage.

Nigerian football has never been inured from controversy, but the 2010 World Cup campaign saw the scandal reach depths never before plumbed.

ESPN spoke to members of the 2010 Black Stars squad to produce an oral history of the West Africans' run to the quarterfinals.

ESPN's James Olley reacts to rumours Chelsea are turning their attention from Sancho to Havertz. Christian Pulisic recently claimed that "nobody even noticed me" on his first day with the Chelsea squad. As the Blues' summer transfer strategy begins to take shape, he could be forgiven for wondering if that is still the case. The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty in the financial planning of many clubs, but Chelsea are so far taking a purposeful and proactive approach to their decision-making. Timo Werner's imminent acquisition was a smart piece of opportunism after Liverpool...

USMNT's Weston McKennie voices his support for the protests taking place in the United States.

DeAndre Yedlin shares a message from his grandfather, saying he'd fear for Yedlin's life in the United States. The U.S. women's national team wants the U.S. Soccer Federation to repeal the anthem policy it instituted after Megan Rapinoe started kneeling during the "The Star-Spangled Banner." The U.S. women's team also wants the federation to state publicly that the policy was wrong and issue an apology to the team's black players and supporters. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) "Further, we believe the Federation should lay out its plans on how it will now support the message and movement...

Herculez Gomez explains why MLS could be Fabian Johnson's next stop when the USMNT veteran leaves Gladbach.

Gladbach falter on the road to Champions League after a 1-0 loss to Freiburg in Bundesliga. Marcus Thuram scores twice in Borussia Monchengladbach's 4-1 victory over Union Berlin. Gab Marcotti shares his "T" XI selecting Gladbach forward Marcus Thuram ahead of Carlos Tevez. Gladbach leapfrog Leverkusen to move into fourth despite their disappointing goalless draw vs. Werder Bremen. United States international Fabian Johnson will leave Borussia Monchengladbach after six years, the club's sporting executive Max Eberl has confirmed. Munich-born Johnson, 32, joined Gladbach from Hoffenheim in 2014. A versatile player, he has made 140 competitive appearances for the Foals in various positions out wide. But injuries have limited his time on the pitch to just seven appearances this term and the club will now let his contract run down. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) -...

ESPN's Taylor Twellman reflects on the anti-racism protests by players throughout the Bundesliga.

Shaka Hislop reacts to the news U.S. Soccer is reconsidering its ban on kneeling during the national anthem.

Herc Gomez believes MLS needs Mario Balotelli as he offers an aura similar to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Columbus Crew winger Etienne explains why his terror turned to rage following recent run-ins with the police. Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong explains why there is a "disconnect" when it comes to diversity in MLS. ESPN's Jon Champion explains how relieved he was to hear Major League Soccer is now set to resume. Ale Moreno warns that when MLS returns, players are more likely to be in preseason than midseason form. The U.S. Soccer Federation's (USSF) board of directors is considering the possible repeal of its policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem, according to multiple sources. At the urging of USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone, the board will meet via conference call Tuesday to discuss the policy, sources said. The board probably will take a formal vote Friday. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) - Insider Notebook: Man United chase 'The Octopus'   If...

The U.S. Soccer Federation's board of directors is considering the possible repeal of its policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem, according to multiple sources. At the urging of USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone, the board will meet via conference call Tuesday to discuss the policy, sources said. The board probably will take a formal vote Friday. If the board votes to repeal the policy, it would take effect immediately, but it would still have to be voted on at...

Dani Carvajal comes from 3-1 down as Spain to draw with USMNT goalkeeper Sean Johnson in "FIFA 20."

DeAndre Yedlin shares a message from his grandfather, saying he'd fear for Yedlin's life in the United States.

Everton Ribeiro goes up 4-2 on USMNT goalkeeper Sean Johnson after finding the net from a crazy angle.

Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong said that MLS and its teams must do better to address what he called a "systemic" lack of diversity in the front offices around the league. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Speaking with ESPN's Taylor Twellman, Sapong said that black players in the league often feel a disconnect with the leadership of their clubs. "When you look at the experiences that black players have had in this league, especially when you have African players or darker South American...

Weston McKennie, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Thuram expressed their support for George Floyd. Shaka Hislop praises Weston McKennie for emerging as a leader while football's governing bodies have stumbled. United States international Weston McKennie displayed his support for George Floyd -- a handcuffed black man who died in police custody in Minnesota after pleading that he could not breathe -- during Schalke's Bundesliga match with Werder Bremen on Saturday, wearing an armband with the message "Justice for George." After the match, Schalke tweeted an image of the midfielder wearing the armband with the #JusticeForGeorge hashtag.  - ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for 30:...

USMNT's Zack Steffen says support from around the world for the United States' racial issues is "motivating."