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CHICAGO — Midfielder Timmy Tillman was cut from the United States roster for the Copa America on Friday, getting the team down to the 26-player limit for the tournament. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter kept forward Josh Sargent, who didn’t play in the two games as he recovers from an ankle injury. The U.S., among six invited guests to South America’s …

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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will gamble on the fitness of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong and forward Memphis Depay after including the duo in his final 26-man selection for the European Championship in Germany on Wednesday. Both have been struggling with injuries of late, but with UEFA having extended squad sizes from 23 to 26 players for the June 14-July …

The reconciliation between national team coach Gregg Berhalter and star playmaker Gio Reyna will have to wait. Also missing because of injury or fitness concerns are midfielder Tyler Adams, captain of last fall’s World Cup team; defenders Walker Zimmerman and Cameron Carter-Vickers; goalkeepers Sean Johnson and Zack Steffen; and forward Josh Sargent. It’s a really good mix of experienced guys …

Cody Gakpo could make his Liverpool debut in Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Wolves after the Dutch forward’s move to Anfield was finalised on Tuesday. “Cody Gakpo is officially a Liverpool player after the formalities of his transfer from PSV Eindhoven were successfully concluded on Tuesday,” a statement on the club’s website said. The Netherlands international could now come into …

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s £40 million swoop for PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo will have an effect on his plans for the January transfer window. Netherlands international Gakpo impressed at the World Cup in Qatar, prompting Liverpool to make their move before Manchester United could seal a deal for the rising star. “I would say in principle it’s like this …

Wes Brown has claimed that Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo can easily fit into the current Manchester United team under Erik ten Hag as the PSV star continues to impress in the World Cup. FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE COVERAGE With Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club, many feel that the Red Devils will be in the market for a forward during the …

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo is flattered by the transfer rumours around him but maintains that he is focused on the job at hand - the FIFA World Cup. "My focus is on the World Cup but it is always nice to hear stories like that," Gakpo told a news conference on Sunday when questioned about reports of a possible move …

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Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal included injured Barcelona forward Memphis Depay and uncapped teenager Xavi Simons in his 26-man squad for the World Cup, but left out veteran goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. Xavi Simons, 19, has made a strong impression since his move from Paris St Germain to PSV Eindhoven this summer, scoring eight goals in 13 league matches. Van Gaal …

American forward Ricardo Pepi scored for the sixth time in seven games, getting the opening goal in Groningen’s 4-2 win over visiting PSV Eindhoven on Sunday in the Dutch Eredivisie. Pepi put the hosts ahead in the 39th minute after Cyril Ngogne stripped the ball from Armando Obispo in the center circle and broke in alone in goal. Groningen built …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will make a late call on the availability of left back Oleksandr Zinchenko and forward Gabriel Martinelli after both players missed training before Thursday’s Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven. Martinelli played the full 90 minutes in Sunday’s win over Leeds United in the Premier League but has also been struggling with a slight calf issue. …

Former Germany international Mario Goetze joined Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday in a three-year-deal, returning to the Bundesliga after two years at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. “I am looking forward to my return in the Bundesliga.” ✍️ Eintracht Frankfurt verpflichtet Mario Götze von der @psveindhoven.Der Weltmeister erhält einen Vertrag bis 2025.#Götze2025 #SGE— Europa League Sieger 2022 June 21, …

Forward Steven Bergwijn was dropped on Wednesday as the Netherlands coach Frank de Boer finalised his 26-man squad for next month’s European Championship, axing eight players from a preliminary squad named earlier this month. A lack of playing time at Tottenham Hotspur for 23-year-old Bergwijn over the final months of the Premier League looked to have cost him the chance …