Liverpool’s opening-day win over Bournemouth provided drama, goals, and a glimpse of the attacking riches Arne Slot now has at his disposal. Hugo Ekitike’s debut strike, Cody Gakpo’s sharp finish, ...

To advance in the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT must be sound and stable defensively. With the tournament less than a year away, things are looking good at center back with Chris Richards and Tim Ream.

There are several terms for the player in the deepest midfield role. The defensive midfielder. The holding midfielder. The sitting midfielder. The anchorman. They all convey roughly the same kind of ...

Chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League. David asked: Should Liverpool buy a defensive midfielder? We can look soft in the centre of the team ...

This is part of a series from The Athletic breaking down the tactical approach of Premier League teams for the 2025-26 season. Read about other clubs below: Many outside the club might only admit it ...

Arsenal continue refining their squad, rumours are mounting of a bold midfield target for the winter window, Lucien Agoumé, the French defensive midfielder currently at Sevilla. With departures in ...