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Friday Kickoff: Liverpool-Dortmund, Europa League and more

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Thursday’s UEFA Europa League match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund still has everyone talking this morning, as it is being considered a game-of-the-year candidate.

Liverpool pulled off an incredible come-from-behind win to defeat Dortmund, 4-3 (5-4 on aggregate), at Anfield in the Europa League quarterfinals. (REPORT)

The Reds will play Spanish club Villarreal in the Europa League semifinals, while Shakhtar Donetsk was matched with Sevilla in the draw on Friday. (REPORT)

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can is reportedly doubtful for the remainder of the 2015-16 season after suffering an ankle injury during Thursday’s game against Dortmund. (REPORT)

Atletico Mineiro, Rosario Central and Palmeiras all earned wins in Thursday’s Copa Libertadores action, Independiente del Valle advanced to the next stage of the competition after tying Colo-Colo and Deportivo Cali-BolĂ­var finished as a 1-1 tie. (REPORT)

Nigel Pearson is reportedly the favorite to become the head coach of Aston Villa. (REPORT)

Alexis Sanchez is reportedly being linked with a move to German club Bayern Munich. (REPORT)

THURSDAY REWIND

MLS Commissioner Don Garber revealed Sacramento Republic FC is the most likely to land an expansion spot, as he wants the league to grow to 28 teams. (REPORT)

In just a few years, centerback Tommy Redding has developed into a capable starter for Orlando City SC, and he’s seizing each and every opportunity at 19-years-old. (REPORT)

The U.S. Women’s National Team was drawn into a group with New Zealand, France and Colombia at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. (REPORT)

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin thinks Clint Dempsey will be a tough but good test for his young back line. (REPORT)

LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena is upset with the “hysteria” surrounding Nigel de Jong’s challenge on Darlington Nagbe. (REPORT)

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