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Pirates Bag Back-To-Back League Wins
Orlando Pirates secured a second successive win in the Betway Premiership after defeating Orbit College 1-0 on Tuesday night.
Betway Premiership
Result: Orlando Pirates 1-0 Orbit College
Date: 25 August 2025
Venue: Orlando Stadium
The Buccaneers were without the services of Relebohile Mofokeng, as Abdoulaye Mariko got a start in midfield while Tshegofatso Mabasa made his first start of the season upfront ahead of Evidence Makgopa, who dropped to the bench.
Orbit, meanwhile, were without the services of Monnapule Saleng and Yanga Madiba, who were unable to feature against their parent clubs due to the loan agreements.
The hosts made a lively start to the encounter by dominating the possession, although Orbit, who had four top-flight debutants in the team, showed no signs of backing down as they made a couple forays into the opposition half inside the opening 20 minutes.
That proved to be the trend for the remainder of the first half for the Buccaneers, who found it tough to breakdown the Orbit defence, who managed to thwart every ball into the 18-yard area as goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane barley had a save to make.
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Orbit nearly snatched the lead just before the break after Siyabulela Mabela intercepted a bad pass from Sipho Chaine outside the box, however the Pirates goalkeeper managed to get back in time to make the vital save.
The Buccaneers responded with a triple change at the start of the second half as Nkosikhona Ndaba, Thalente Mbatha and Sipho Mbule replaced Deon Hotto, Sihle Nduli and Mariko to freshen up the attacking stall.
After a renewed approach in the second half, Pirates broke the deadlock ten minutes in when defender Lebone Seema opened his account for the club with a superb volley from 20 yards out, leaving Moerane with no chance.
Mabasa, who had a quiet evening, went close to opening his account for the season on 73 minutes as he was denied by Moerane in the box before Kamogelo Sebelebele was thwarted on the goal-bound seconds later.
That proved to be the final opening of the game for either side, as the Soweto giants claim their second win of the league campaign.
Here’s how they lined up:
Orlando Pirates: 34. Chaine, 33. Seema, 44. Mbokazi, 26. Shandu, 7. Hotto, 30. Nduli, 32. Mariko, 28. Maswanganyi, 36. Sebelebele, 12. Appollis, 19. Mabasa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 46. Dansin, 29. Kwayiba, 27. Xoki, 23. Mbule, 17. Makgopa, 16. Mbatha, 11. Moremi, 3. Ndaba
Orbit College: 16. Moerane, 26. Setllhodi, 29. Jingana, 4. Mokgosi, 23. Nhlapo, 12. Batsi, 45. Ramosala, 15. Thidebi, 25. Mabale, 9. Modimoeng, 31. Malatsi
Subs: 1. Nkomo, 7. Khoto, 20. Matsemela, 21. Mkhabela, 30. Ngiba, 27. Lukhele, 33. Letlhake, 24. Motswakhumo
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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Which is the highest-spending club in European soccer?
European soccer is home to the world’s most prominent teams—and with them, the sport’s biggest stars. Each year, the UEFA Champions League delivers world-class matchups watched by hundreds of millions of fans across the globe, fueling a highly profitable industry. It’s no surprise, then, that Europe is home to most of the highest-spending clubs in terms of annual player wages—with Barcelona and Real Madrid topping the list.
Even before the now-legendary rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two Spanish giants were already attracting global attention whenever they faced off. With icons like Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Romario, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho, Los Blaugranas have spent decades battling Los Blancos, who have been represented by legends such as Alfredo Di Stefano, Raul Gonzalez, Figo, and Zinedine Zidane.
Today, that rivalry is carried on by elite talents like Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Pedri on one side, and Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, Jude Bellingham, and Thibaut Courtois on the other. With names of that caliber, it’s only natural that their salaries are sky-high.
According to L’Equipe, Real Madrid currently have the highest average annual salary per player among all European leagues, with a staggering €11.2 million (around $13 million). This figure reflects the club’s total wage bill divided by the number of professional players on the roster, so it doesn’t necessarily mean that Real Madrid have the highest overall payroll.
Real Madrid have the highest average annual salary per player in Europe.
What the statistic does show is the significant investment Los Blancos have made in attracting and retaining world-class talent. That’s evident in the sizable gap between them and the second club on the list: Barcelona, whose average annual salary sits at €7.9 million.
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The Premier League’s growing financial power
The same L’Equipe study also highlights another trend beyond the Spanish giants’ dominance: the growing financial influence of the Premier League. Of the top 10 teams in the ranking, six are English clubs, with one each from Germany and France rounding out the list.
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Third place belongs to Manchester City, with an average annual salary of €7.43 million. Bayern Munich are close behind in fourth at €7.38 million. Tied for fifth are PSG and Arsenal, both with €7 million. Further down the list are Liverpool (€6 million), Manchester United (€6 million), Chelsea (€4.5 million), and Tottenham (€4.5 million).
Who are the highest-paid players at Real Madrid?
As the European club with the highest average salary per player, it’s no surprise that Real Madrid have several individuals earning massive paychecks. According to Capology (one of the sources L’Equipe used for its report), the highest-paid player at the Spanish side is Kylian Mbappe, with an annual salary of €31.25 million.
Surprisingly, second on the list isn’t one of the club’s attacking stars, but a defender—David Alaba, who earns €22.5 million per year. Behind him are Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, each earning €20.8 million annually.
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Preview | Loons Host Timbers to Finish Off Summer of Soccer | Minnesota United FC
Just six games remain in the regular season, and your Loons will be fighting for a third consecutive win as they host the Portland Timbers this weekend. After settling for a tight 1-1 draw after conceding a late goal in their last meeting, nothing but the full three points will satisfy the Black and Blue. Add to that the fact that only three points stand between the Loons and San Diego at the top of the West, who are set to take on Son Heung-Min and LAFC this weekend — it’s a unique opportunity for Minnesota to rise, should San Diego fall. Let’s get into it.
Run of Form
Minnesota United FC
Run of Form: W-W-L-L-D (All Competitions)
After being knocked out of Leagues Cup and falling to Colorado in a disappointing home loss, the Black and Blue have bounced back strong in typical Loons fashion with a series sweep against Seattle and a decisive 1-3 road win over Real Salt Lake. The back-to-back wins have bumped Ramsay’s side up to second in the West, with only four points separating Minnesota from league-leading Philadelphia. With the top of the table so crowded, it’s crunch time for the Loons as they fight to lift the Shield and hone their fine form ahead of a very, very likely playoffs run. (It’s happening, guys, but I don’t want to jinx it before that official clinched status hits.)
Portland Timbers
Run of Form: D-L-L-D-W (All Competitions)
It’s been a tough few weeks for the Timbers, and Phil Neville’s side is in the midst of a critical stretch ahead of the playoffs. Sitting at sixth in the West with only three points separating them from the eighth/ninth place play-in slots, a postseason run for Portland isn’t guaranteed. They have a tough schedule ahead of them, with matchups against the West’s top four (San Diego, Minnesota, Vancouver, and Seattle) still on the horizon. The Timbers have only won four regular-season matches on the road, and despite managing to hold San Diego to a scoreless draw on Matchday 30, they’ll need to be a higher-scoring side going forward if they want to be a serious player in the West.
Keys to the Match:
Formation Fluidity
If we learned anything from Minnesota’s win against Real Salt Lake, it’s that the Loons are flexible. It’s not necessarily new information that our wingbacks like to push forward, but Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Anthony Markanich reached a new level on Saturday in terms of just how attack-minded they’re willing to be. With Tani Oluwaseyi’s availability uncertain as rumors swirl about an impending transfer to Villarreal, that kind of flexibility in position might be just what we need to fill the gap while we wait for new acquisitions to make their way to Minnesota. Joseph Rosales was able to shift into the midfield in this last match, Carlos Harvey has been bouncing between center back and midfielder all year, and the past few games have seen Robin Lod settle into more of a holding midfielder role. Ramsay has shown that he can substitute anyone for anyone, throwing an attacker on the pitch for a defender or vice versa depending on the flow of the game — winger Julian Gressel for striker Kelvin Yeboah, for example, or Oluwaseyi for Rosales — and everyone on the field adjusts accordingly. What starts as a 5-4-1 might change two or three times throughout the match, depending solely on the opposition’s playstyle and the state of the scoreline. Minnesota’s disciplined defense can fan out to fill in for Hlongwane and Markanich should they join the attack, and midfielders like Joaquín Pereyra, Wil Trapp, and Lod can shift to strike that balance between off-the-ball movement in the midfield and more coordinated pushes. The Timbers like to keep possession as close to 50/50 as they can get it, averaging 51.1 percent, which leaves just enough space for the Loons to walk that line. All that to say, don’t read too much into that initial starting formation. Our guys don’t fit into boxes.
The New Guys
It was an eventful transfer window for the Timbers, who signed two DPs in addition to River Plate’s Matías Rojas, who brings previous MLS experience from his 2024 season in Miami. Their biggest pull was winger Kristoffer Velde, who joins from Olympiacos FC and is exactly what Neville’s side needs after forward Jonathan Rodríguez’s injury. They did lose midfielder Santiago Moreno, transferring him to Fluminense FC. But between Rojas, Velde, and midfielder Felipe Carballo, Portland certainly made use of the window, filling their most glaring vacancies with proven players who could give the club the push they need to secure a playoffs slot. Though Matchday 30 saw the Timbers go scoreless, the fact that their trio of debuts held San Diego to a draw says it’s not unreasonable to think the tides are changing for this team. On the other side of the pitch, striker Mamadou Dieng will be available for Minnesota. Formerly of Hartford Athletic, where he set the club record in goals scored, Dieng provides a strong new option up front coming off the bench for Minnesota.
X Marks the Spot
If the Loons win this weekend, they clinch a spot in the playoffs. I spent a solid two minutes doing this math, folks, so be grateful. The most points any of the Western Conference teams currently below the playoffs line can get is 52. A win over Portland this weekend would put Minnesota at 53, the right number to earn that all-important “x” on the MLS website. It would be the earliest the club has ever clinched, the closest being the team’s first playoff qualification in September 2019 — another matchup against the Timbers, though the team had only three matches remaining in the regular season. Victory this weekend would take the Loons one step closer to two of the three trophies they’re still in the running for (the Shield and the MLS Cup). Motivation to win doesn’t get much better than that, right?
Source: https://www.mnufc.com/news/preview-loons-host-timbers-to-finish-off-summer-of-soccer
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NCAA Men’s Top 25: Reigning National Champion Vermont remains on top
United Soccer Coaches released the latest set of NCAA Men’s Soccer Rankings, following the opening week of competition in the 2025 season.
Reigning College Cup champion Vermont retains the No. 1 spot this week after improving to 2-0-0 on the young season. They’re followed by Marshall at No. 2 and Pittsburgh at No. 3, while Stanford and Wake Forest round out the Top 5.
See below for a full look at the Top 25.
NCAA Men’s Soccer National Poll 1
| Rank | School | Prev | 1st Votes | Total Points | W-L-T |
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| 1 | Vermont | 1 | 8 | 200 | 2-0-0 |
| 2 | Marshall | 2 | 0 | 192 | 1-0-0 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 7 | 0 | 184 | 1-0-0 |
| 4 | Stanford | 13 | 0 | 176 | 2-0-0 |
| 5 | Wake Forest | 6 | 0 | 168 | 1-0-0 |
| 6 | Clemson | 9 | 0 | 160 | 0-0-1 |
| 7 | Indiana | 11 | 0 | 152 | 1-0-1 |
| 8 | NC State | 14 | 0 | 144 | 2-0-0 |
| 9 | Duke | 15 | 0 | 136 | 2-0-0 |
| 10 | West Virginia | 16 | 0 | 128 | 2-0-0 |
| 11 | Virginia | 17 | 0 | 120 | 2-0-0 |
| 12 | Virginia Tech | NR | 0 | 112 | 2-0-0 |
| 13 | High Point | NR | 0 | 104 | 2-0-0 |
| 14 | Oregon State | NR | 0 | 96 | 2-0-0 |
| 15 | North Carolina | RV | 0 | 88 | 2-0-0 |
| 16 | University of Akron | 21 | 0 | 80 | 2-0-0 |
| 17 | California | NR | 0 | 65 | 2-0-0 |
| 18 | Kentucky | NR | 0 | 55 | 1-0-0 |
| 19 | UMKC | 18 | 0 | 53 | 0-0-1 |
| 20 | Gardner-Webb | NR | 0 | 49 | 2-0-0 |
| 21 | Denver | NR | 0 | 25 | 1-1-0 |
| 22 | Florida Atlantic | NR | 0 | 24 | 2-0-0 |
| 23 | UNC-Greensboro | NR | 0 | 19 | 2-0-0 |
| 23 | Missouri State | 24 | 0 | 19 | 1-0-0 |
| 25 | Dayton | 12 | 0 | 18 | 1-0-1 |
Records shown are through games of August 24, 2025
Also receiving votes: University of Massachusetts (7), Ohio State University (7), University of California-Irvine (5), Southern Methodist University (4), San Jose State University (3), University of Portland (2), University of Maryland (2), Saint Louis University (1), Bucknell University (1), University of Connecticut (1)
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Canada Soccer names men’s under-18 roster for September camp in Finland
Canada Soccer has named its men’s under-18 roster for a camp in Finland ahead of games against Finland on Sept. 5 and Switzerland on Sept. 7.
The friendlies in Eerikkilä are described as “an important step in preparing for the next FIFA U-20 World Cup cycle,” with qualifying beginning in 2026 at the U-19 level.
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“This will be a first event for the 2007-born generation and an opportunity to assess the talent pool prior to integrating some of Canada’s top 2008 performers at the U-17 World Cup this November,” Andrew Olivieri, Canada Soccer’s men’s Youth Excel director, said in a statement.
“With the increase in youth camps across our programs, we’re creating more opportunities than ever for players to grow within our environment and be ready for the challenges ahead.”
The Canadian camp opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 8.
The roster includes Canadian Premier League talent in goalkeeper Emmanuel Marmolejo and defender Zayne Bruno from Forge FC and midfielder Emrick Fotsing from Vancouver FC, plus defenders Alex Guboglo and Felix Samson from CF Montreal ranks (Samson plays for Montreal’s U-18 side), attackers Liam Mackenzie and Rayan Elloumi from the Vancouver Whitecaps academy and Toronto FC II forward Joshua Nugent.
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Canada has not taken part in the FIFA Men’s U-20 World Cup since 2007 when it hosted the event — and has not qualified since 2005.
Canada’s latest qualifying bid ended in July 2024 in a 2-1 extra-time loss to Panama in a wild extra-time session that saw three red cards in quarterfinal play at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Only the four semifinalists at the 12-team CONCACAF competition advanced to the FIFA U-20 World Cup that kicks off Sept. 27 in Chile.
Canada Under-18 Roster
Goalkeepers: Nathaniel Abraham, University of Louisville (NCAA); Emmanuel Marmolejo, Forge FC (CPL); Izan Server Gervais, RC Celta de Vigo (Spain).
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Defenders: Luka Banovic, unattached; Zayne Bruno, Forge FC (CPL); Alex Guboglo, CF Montreal; Benjamin Nash, Penn State University (NCAA); Felix Samson, CF Montreal academy,
Defender/Midfielder: Max Vogele, IF Brommopojkarna (Sweden)
Midfielders: George Booth, Reading FC (England); Emrick Fotsing, Vancouver FC (CPL); Valter Sedin, Hammarby IF (Sweden); Aodhan Sopala, Sheffield Wednesday (England).
Midfielder/Forward: Liam Mackenzie, Vancouver Whitecaps academy; Carter Roache, UC Cremonese (Italy); Kilian Michelbach, FC Ingolstadt 04 (Germany).
Forwards: Marsel Bibishkov, PFC Septemvri Sofia; Evan Brown, SSV Ulm 1846 (Germany); Rayan Elloumi, Vancouver Whitecaps academy; Antoni Klukowski, Widzew Lodz (Poland); Lucas Lima, GD Chaves (Portugal); Joshua Nugent, Toronto FC II (MLS Next Pro)
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 25, 2025
The Canadian Press
Source: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/canada-soccer-names-mens-under-223933876.html
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16y0 Rising Star Nets Late Winner For Liverpool
Photo by George Wood/Getty Images
Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha came off the bench and netted the winner for Liverpool, who defeated Newcastle United 3-2 in Premier League action on Monday night.
Premier League
Result: Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool
Date: 25 August 2025
Venue: St James’ Park
The Reds were without a recognised right-back as Arne Slot decided to play Dominik Szoboszlai in the full-back position while Curtis Jones made his first start of the season in place of Alexis Mac Allister.
The game was played at a lively pace in the early stages, with the hosts utilising the pace of Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon on the break while Florian Wirtz saw a bit of the ball for the visitors.
Newcastle did go close to breaking the deadlock after 27 minutes when Harvey Barnes did well to pick out Gordon in the box, but the attacker sent his header over the crossbar from around eight yards out.
Liverpool went on to take the lead ten minutes before the halftime break as Ryan Gravenberch was given time and space to find the bottom corner with a low strike from around 20 yards out.
It got worse Newcastle on the stroke of halftime when Gordon was shown a straight red card following a VAR review for his dangerous challenge on Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds took advantage a minute after the break when Cody Gakpo teed up Hugo Ekitike, who sent a first-time finish past Pope to make it three goals in three games for his new club.
However, Newcastle gave themselves some hopes just before the hour mark when Tino Livramento’s cross found Bruno Guimaraes, who sent a towering header into the far corner.
The hosts go their reward with three minutes left on the clock when substitute William Osula latched onto a long-ball over the top and poked the ball beyond the on-rushing Alisson to seal a point.
With the game headed for a draw, the Reds popped up with a winning goal in the 10th minute of time added when Ngumoha finished off a superb passing move to seal the win for the visitors, becoming the club’s youngest scorer in Premier League history in the process.
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