BERLIN — Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer from next year following criticism from fans in Germany, saying the project was 'outstanding' for him.
Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season, also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with many of those clubs' fans angered by his decision to join Red Bull.
The U.S. men’s national team has yet another young American moving up the ranks in the Bundesliga.
Who is Cole Campbell, young American playing for Borussia Dortmund?
18-year-old American prospect, Cole Campbell, made his highly-anticipated professional debut for Borussia Dortmund. The USYNT forward came in as a substitute in the closing minutes of their 2-1 away loss against Augsburg.
MADRID — Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday.
In a rematch of last-season's final, Dortmund lit up the game with a two-goal blitz around the half-hour mark from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens to silence the Bernabeu crowd.
However, the champions were livelier after the break and broke Dortmund's resistance with Antonio Rüdiger's header on the hour before Vinicius equalized with a close-range strike.
Gio Reyna is expected to miss another month and-a-half with a groin injury after suffering a setback, announced Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin.
The United States men’s national team midfielder initially suffered the injury during the USMNT’s September window and has been out for club and country since.
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Borussia Dortmund took down two opponents on Tuesday during the Champions League as the players on the field destroyed Celtic 7-1 and the fans in the stands blasted UEFA with a strong message.
Prior to the game Dortmund fans made their voices heard with a massive tifo and banner denouncing the new Champions League format being used this season.
UEFA expanded the competition from 32 teams to 36 and got rid of the six-game group stage, replacing it with a league table. Each club will now play eight games in the initial phase.
We have a dozen players representing the Stars and Stripes in Europe’s biggest club competition.
The UEFA Champions League has confirmed the fixtures for the new "league phase" format for the 2024/25 season. The draw marks a significant change from the traditional group stage format, with a shift towards a league phase that includes 36 teams, an increase from the previous 32.
Spoiler: Paris Saint-Germain are not liking the new format.
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Marco Reus had a goal and an assist in his MLS debut after entering the game just beyond the hour mark, and the LA Galaxy pulled away for a 2-0 victory over visiting Atlanta United on Saturday night.
Watch: Marco Reus LA Galaxy debut goal and assist
Reus — in his first action since completing a move from his longtime German club Borussia Dortmund — entered in the 62nd minute, set up Riqui Puig's go-ahead goal in the 76th and scored off a rebound on his own miss in the 84th.
Madrid are the undisputed kings of Europe.
Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund to win 15th Champions League title
Real Madrid are UEFA Champions League winners for the 15th time in club history after defeating Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The victory sees Madrid win a European trophy for the sixth time in the last 10 years, sending off club legend Toni Kroos in his last-ever club game of this illustrious career.
Reus could be the latest European star to make the move to MLS, with a reported multiple clubs interested in the German this summer.
Marco Reus linked to MLS; Charlotte FC and LA Galaxy interested
According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus has been approached by two clubs in MLS looking to sign the 34-year-old.
Reus, who is to leave Dortmund at the end of the season as a free agent, has garnered interest from Charlotte FC and LA Galaxy.