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Footy Digest is a global roundup of the headlines, stories, and matches that make the beautiful game so beautiful.
Europe
• Welcome to the hot seat, Erik ten Hag: The Ajax gaffer agreed to take over at Manchester United starting in the Summer. What could go wrong? —The Guardian
• Wait, you don't know what the Europa Conference League is exactly? Neither did we; good thing Rory Smith does. —New York Times
• Remember that no good, terrible, horrible idea of a Super League? We’re a year out from the uproar and here’s where things stand —ESPN
• If Atalanta’s co-owner Stephen Pagliuca’s bid for Chelsea is successful, it could mean a partnership between the two sides—will bantam-weight Atalanta run the show, or the Super League’s Chelsea? —90min
New York
• New Jersey Red Bulls passed the test but just barely, beating second-tier Hartford Athletic 2-1 in the US Open Cup. Now for some fun: New Jersey will be in NYCFC’s draw group for the Round of 32. —Once a Metro
• More news from Harrison: Red Bulls are winless at home this season. —Once a Metro
• NYCFC II notched their first league win in style, rolling over Inter Miami II by the score of 7-0. —Hudson River Blue
• New York City are sobering up. —Hudson River Blue
• Gotham FC are good at merch. —Gotham FC
MLS
• It was a collapse for the ages: DC United let a two-goal lead slip away in the final ten minutes of regulation time as Austin came back to win it 3-2 at the death. Ugly. —Black and Red United
• A slow start for DC United sees head coach Hernán Losada lose his job: That disastrous performance against Austin helped him take the title of First Sacking of 2022. —Black and Red United
• San Jose Earthquakes have parted ways with head coach Matias Almeyda. Was he pushed, or did he jump? Hard to say. As J. Sam Jones put it, “Goodnight, you beautiful, possibly delusional king.” —MLS.com
NWSL
• The NWSL Challenge Cup match between OL Reign and San Diego FC was a goal-fest: Check out the incredible shots that decided the game. —All for XI
International
• As the Women’s Euro 2022 gets ready to ramp up, here’s a ranked guide to all the teams that does a good job of handicapping the contenders. —90 min
US Soccer
• The US Open Cup is good, clean fun—especially when the upsets roll in: Congratulations, Northern Colorado Hailstorm for beating Reals Salt Lake, and San Antonio FC for beating Austin FC. —MLS.com
• Is this a “Golden Generation” for the USMNT? A friendly against fellow World Cup participants Morocco in June to be held in Cincinnati might give us a clearer picture of what the kids can do. —Stars and Stripes
Games to Watch
Saturday, April 23
Arsenal vs Manchester United (EPL), 7:30 am ET — USA, TUDN
Inter vs Roma (Serie A), 12 pm ET — Paramount+
Bayern München vs Dortmund (Bundesliga), 12:30 pm ET — ESPN+, ESPN Reportes
Dallas vs Houston (MLS), 3 pm ET — ESPN+, TUDN
Sunday, April 24
Chelsea vs West Ham (EPL), 9 am ET — USA, TUDN
Liverpool vs Everton (EPL), 11:30 am ET — USA, TUDN
Lazio vs Milan (Serie A), 2:45 pm ET — Paramount+
NYCFC vs Toronto FC (MLS), 5 pm ET — YES, ESPN+
Tuesday, April 26
Man City vs Real Madrid (Champions League), 3 pm ET — Paramount+, CBS, TUDN
Wednesday, April 27
Liverpool vs Villarreal (Champions League), 3 pm ET — Paramount+, CBS, TUDN
Pumas vs Seattle Sounders (CONCACAF Champions League), 10:30 pm ET — FS1
Thursday, April 28
Man United vs Chelsea (EPL), 2:45 pm ET — Paramount+, TUDN
RB Leipzig vs Rangers (Europa League), 3 pm ET — Paramount+, TUDN
West Ham vs Frankfurt (Europa League), 3 pm ET — Paramount+, TUDN
Feyenoord vs Marseille (Europa Conference League), 3 pm ET — Paramount+
Leicester vs Roma (Europa Conference League), 3 pm ET — Paramount+
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