Footy Digest: Carlo Ancelotti linked to Canada

Footy Digest is a global roundup of the headlines, stories, and matches that make the beautiful game so beautiful.

Europe

• Real Madrid pull off a comeback for the ages, or one that you would only expect at 2 am in a game of FIFA. —ESPN FC

• Since we know Kylian Mbappe is a devoted reader: When you FINALLY decide to say where you’re going, please don’t make a self-fulfilling, preachy video. —90min

• Relegation is a tough pill to swallow: Birmingham City will see themselves playing football outside of the WSL next season. —90min

New York

• What do the Nets and Gotham FC have in common? (Hint: He’s a baller, and his initials are “K” and “D.”) —ESPN

• Keaton Parks is so good at soccer that he should be on the radar of the USMNT—and in contention to play in the World Cup. —CBS Sports

• Ranking the Power Rankings: MLS.com’s Power Rankings place New York City FC at #2, while ESPN.com puts them at #5. Who’s right? Also: Who cares? —MLS.com, ESPN.com

MLS

• Didja hear? Seattle Sounders won a trophy last night. —Sounder at Heart

• CF Montréal is scuttling the gray snowflake badge just two years after its introduction. No tears here. Please bring back the name “Impact” next? —CF Montréal

• A deep dive from The Athletic on why 17-year-old goalkeeping wunderkind Gaga Slonina might get snatched up by a European club, and the Polish national team. —The Athletic

NWSL

• Local goalkeeper makes good: Long Island native Phallon Tullis-Joyce is now the starter for OL Reign. —All for XI

International

• Will Carlo Ancelotti be the next head coach of Canada? The BBC quoted the Madrid manager as entertaining the idea: “Certainly not for this World Cup. World Cup 2026, why not? I’d love to, sure.” —BBC.com

US Soccer

• Gregg Berhalter is looking to fine-tune one of the best USMNT teams ever assembled. Is he an expert mechanic recalibrating the engine, or a guy putting in a shift at the local garage? —Washington Post

Games to Watch

Saturday, May 7

Liverpool vs Tottenham (EPL), 2:45 pm ET — USA, Universo

Nice vs Nantes (Coupe de France - Final), 3:00 pm ET — beIN Sports

NYCFC vs Sporting KC (MLS), 7:00 pm ET — ESPN+, YES App

Sunday, May 8

Manchester City vs Newcastle (EPL), 11:30 pm ET — Telemundo, USA

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid (La Liga), 3:00 pm ETpm ET — ESPN+

Wednesday, May 11

Juventus vs Inter (Coppa Italia - Final), 3:00 pm ET — CBS, Paramount+

NYCFC vs Rochester New York FC (US Open Cup), 7:00 pm ET — ESPN+

Thursday, May 12

Tottenham vs Arsenal (EPL), 2:45 pm ET — USA, Universo

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