USA 2 Costa Rica 2 (USA win 4-3 on pens)
June 29 – You’d hate to use the word ‘sterile’ to describe a Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-final, but following the drama and passion of Guatemala versus Canada, it all felt a little flat as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Costa Rica kicked off for the right to face Guatemala in St. Louis. After 90 minutes and the drama of penalty kicks,
April 30 – The United Soccer League’s new women’s top tier, the USL Super League, has signed a league-wide deal with Kitman Labs as it gears up for its inaugural season – opting for the Irish company’s centralised Performance Medicine system to underpin player health, wellness, and performance data.
April 30 – Cleber Xavier has been named the new manager of Santos, the Brazilian club confirmed on Tuesday, marking his first role as head coach. He will be reunited with Neymar.
April 30 – In front of 50,613 fans at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah the all-Saudi AFC Champions League Elite semi-final saw Al Ahli beat Al Hilal 3-1 to qualify for Saturday’s final against either Saudi Pro League rivals Al Nassr Club or Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale.
April 30 – Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) continues its tradition of innovation with the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership with leading artificial intelligence platform ScorePlay. Since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2018, LAFC has established itself as a pioneer both on and off the pitch.
April 30 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with dairy company LB Bulgaricum, who become the main sponsor of the Bulgarian U21 youth team.
April 29 – A deal that was set to rescue Scottish League One side Dumbarton FC from administration has collapsed just days before completion, dealing a serious blow to one of Scotland’s oldest football institutions and throwing their future into renewed uncertainty.
April 29 – Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) has secured its first formal foothold in North America through a newly announced strategic partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City SC, marking a significant move for the multi-club ownership group.
April 29 – Pepsi has unveiled a star-studded line-up of global female football ambassadors ahead of what promises to be a landmark summer for the women’s game, signalling a renewed marketing push that aligns with its long-standing, high-profile relationship with UEFA.
April 29 – West Ham United and long-standing partner Lyca Mobile are strengthening their East London roots with a renewed push to engage young people and underrepresented communities through football, coaching, and talent development.
April 29 – CONMEBOL has confirmed that the Peruvian capital Lima will stage the final of the 2025 Copa Libertadores in November.
April 29 – Brazilian club São Paulo have reported a net loss of approximately $50.4 million for the 2024 fiscal year, citing a shortfall in player transfer revenues as a key factor.
April 29 – The Mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, alongside Deputy Mayors Danijela Dolenec and Luka Korlaet, laid the foundation stone to mark the beginning of construction works on the Kranjčevićeva Stadium in the Croatian capital.
April 29 – Inter Miami’s unbeaten start to the Major League Soccer (MLS) season came to a dramatic end as FC Dallas rallied from a 3-1 deficit to secure a stunning 4-3 victory at Chase Stadium in Florida.
April 29 – Watching your team take to the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium is often described as a ‘bucket list’ experience for many fans of English clubs, yet Sunday’s match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest revealed thousands of empty seats in the City section as they secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the FA Cup Final.
April 29 – Liverpool will celebrate the club’s 20th top-flight title, equalling their storied English Premier League rivals Manchester United, with a traditional open-top bus parade through the city on May 26.