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FC Porto v Nottingham Forest FC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Ancelotti open to 41-year-old Silva making World Cup return for Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule out a fairytale return to the Brazil national team for veteran defender Thiago Silva ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Despite the centre-back now being 41 years old, the Italian tactician believes quality and experience far outweigh any numbers found on a passport.

Following in the footsteps of Zamalek and Al Ahly, Mourinho is on the verge of a historic yet bittersweet achievement

How so?

Man City target Sporting captain in summer move

Manchester City are pushing to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand in the summer transfer window. The Premier League giants have already made informal contact with the Portuguese club as sporting director Hugo Viana looks to reunite with the Danish midfielder.

SL Benfica v SSC Napoli - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6

Napoli target Benfica star in €30m summer deal

Napoli have identified Benfica midfielder Richard Rios as their top target for the summer transfer window and have already opened talks over a potential €30 million move. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is leading negotiations as the Serie A side attempt to strengthen their midfield ahead of next season.

VIDEO: Porto star inexplicably scores own goal from 40 YARDS vs Forest

Nottingham Forest were gifted a way back into their Europa League quarter-final first leg clash against Porto as Martim Fernandes scored an astonishing own goal from 40 yards out. In one of the most inexplicable moments in the competition's history, the Premier League side benefitted from a catastrophic defensive mix-up at the Estadio do Dragao.

A fine line… Mourinho’s outbursts fuel the controversy at Benfica

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Porto	28	23	4	1	56	13	43	73	D W W D W
2	Sporting CP	28	22	5	1	73	17	56	71	W W W D W
3	Benfica	28	19	9	0	59	18	41	66	D W W D W
4	Braga	27	14	7	6	54	27	27	49	W L D W W
5	Famalicao	29	13	8	8	36	25	11	47	D D W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Porto

D
W
W
D
W

Sporting CP

W
W
W
D
W

Benfica

D
W
W
D
W

Braga

W
L
D
W
W

Famalicao

D
D
W
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most USL titles?

Orlando City and Louisville City share the record for the most USL Championship titles, each winning the championship two times. Orlando City won in 2011 and 2013, while Louisville City won in 2017 and 2018.

How many teams are in the USL?

The 2024 season of USL will see 24 teams compete for the league. When the league was founded in 2011 as USL Pro, only 12 teams contested. That number rose to 14 in 2014, 24 in 2015, 30 in 2017, 36 in 2019, and now back at 24.

Who has made the most USL appearances ever?

Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes is the player with the most appearances in USL history, having featured in 303 games.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the USL?

With 105 goals (and counting) in 249 games, Jamaican forward Dane Kelly is USL's leading goalscorer of all-time.

Who is the youngest player ever in the USL and how old was he?

Axel Kei, a centre-forward, holds the record as the youngest-ever player in USL Championship history. He made his debut in 2021 at the remarkable age of 13 years and 282 days.

Which famous players have played in the USL?

Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the USL?

Alen Marcina, Mark Briggs, Trevor James, and Noah Delgado are among the most popular coaches in USL history.

What is the biggest stadium in the USL?

Protective Stadium, which is where Birmingham Legion FC play their home games, is the biggest stadium in the USL with a capacity of 47,000.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the USL?

Fanendo Ali is the most expensive player in USL history, being bought for $1 million (allocation money) by FC Cincinnati in a trade with Portland Timbers.