A loan from Bayern to SKN St. Polten has paved the way for the American midfielder to step into the spotlight Read the whole story
"Yes, today, clearly yes, but it is not only my point of view. We have to see. For me, clearly yes because Chelsea bought Christian for a reason, for his quality, for his potential, and it is our
job to bring out the best in him. He proved in many weeks that he has the level to be a Chelsea regular player, to have a big impact in this club. It's a challenge now to hold this level, to
improve and to maintain the level and keep improving."
-- Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on whether Christian Pulisic still has a future at the English Premier League club.
The 22-year-od American has only played 84 minutes in Chelsea's five Premier League games since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard. Tuchel said Pulisic stopped training on Thursday because of the
risk of a calf injury. (ESPN)
Germany (Bundesliga)
John Brooks, Wolfsburg, 90 minutes (3-0 at Arminia Bielefeld)
Italy (Serie B)
Andrija Novakovich, Frosinone, 64 minutes (0-0 vs. Pescara)
Portugal (Primeira Liga)
Reggie Cannon, Boavista, 63 minutes (1-0 vs.
Moreirense)
Surf's response: It's ready to get out its checkbook. "We will continue to let these kids play." Read the whole story
1. USA vs. Canada women (FS1, Feb. 18), 498,000
2. USA vs. Colombia women
(FS1, Jan. 18) 396,000
3. USA vs. Colombia women (ESPN2, Jan. 22) 317,000
4. USA vs. Trinidad & Tobago men (FS1, Jan. 31) 258,000
Note: English-language broadcasts.
Indiana, Michigan, Penn State and Rutgers won their Big Ten men's openers. The Stanford women rallied to beat Pepperdine. Read the whole story
1. One year after 'Game Zero,' Bergamo finds joy in Atalanta By Sam Borden (ESPN)
2. Making a superhero: how Pele became more myth than man By Jonathan Liew (Guardian)
3. These two LeBron James cards are worth $7 million By David Waldstein (New York Times)
The Seattle Sounders have been Major League Soccer's most successful club since hometown boy Brian Schmetzer took the reins. Read the whole story