Welcome to summer transfer window — open on May 16 for the Premier League and a bit later in Europe. We are grading the most notable signings below from the top clubs across Europe, so come back throughout the month for updates as deals are completed. The most recent grades and write-ups are at the top,
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New England sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena sits down with ESPN FC to discuss his plans to get the Revolution back to winning ways. Newly appointed New England Revolution manager Bruce Arena said it’s a great time to be back in MLS and coaching in the Boston area, but warned against any comparisons
10:19 PM ET Associated Press Carli Lloyd came off the bench to score a pair of goals as the U.S. women eased past New Zealand 5-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly in St. Louis on Thursday night. Tobin Heath, Rose Lavelle and Samantha Mewis also scored for the U.S., while Alyssa Naeher kept a clean
Sydney FC are headed to the A-League final in Perth after beating Melbourne Victory 6-1. Perth goalkeeper Liam Reddy saved four penalties and even scored one as Glory edged out Adelaide United to advance to the A-League grand final. Keisuke Honda is hunting his next “great opportunity” as he seeks to keep his football career
Gio Reyna scored on a free kick for his sixth goal of the tournament as the United States beat Canada 4-0 Tuesday night to set up a meeting with Mexico in the final of the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship. Bryang Kayo put the U.S. ahead in the 47th minute before Reyna, a son of former U.S.
10:52 PM ET New Portland Timbers signee Brian Fernandez scored after making his MLS debut as a second-half substitute, lifting his new team to a 1-1 draw against the host Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. Fernandez was officially acquired from Mexican side Necaxa just ahead of the MLS primary transfer window deadline last week and
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop examine where things went wrong for Ajax, pointing out the instances in which their inexperience cost them against Tottenham. Champions League finalists Tottenham booked their spot in next season’s competition following an entertaining draw against Everton. Champions League finalists Tottenham booked their spot in next season’s competition following an entertaining
After their eighth defeat in 12 matches, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley slams Man United’s decision to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a full-time basis. Relive the best moments of a title race for the ages, as Man City edged Liverpool to the Premier League title, winning by a single point. Craig Burley says Manchester City
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have ended the Premier League season sharing the Golden Boot, but the final day belonged to Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez. After a frustrating maiden season at City, Algeria’s Mahrez made his mark on the campaign with a stunning strike against Brighton and Hove Albion, as Pep
Manchester City are the first team in a decade to win back to back Premier League titles, beating Brighton 4-1. Craig Burley says Manchester City justified his past declaration that they’re the best team in club football after they edged Liverpool to the title. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reflects on his side’s path to