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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Houston Dynamo FC have signed defensive midfielder Diadié Samassékou, the club announced Saturday. The 29-year-old Mali international is under contract through 2026 with a club option through 2028. He ...

Every great team in history has almost always been built around a world-class central defensive midfielder. Think Roy Keane at Manchester United, Claude Makélélé at Chelsea, Sergio Busquets at ...