Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 James Olley Close James Olley Senior Writer, ESPN FC Aug 11, 2023, 10:53 AM ET United States national team midfielder Tyler

Connor O’Halloran Aug 11, 2023, 07:02 PM ET BURNLEY, England — New Burnley minority owner J.J. Watt has welcomed Tom Brady’s investment in English football, saying the two NFL legends will push each other to lift their clubs to new heights. Brady became the latest American athlete to invest in English football, taking a stake

Caitlin Murray, ESPNAug 11, 2023, 11:51 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — There was something apt about Spain shrugging off the distraction of an earthquake in Wellington to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time with a 2-1 extra-time win against Netherlands. La Roja have been de-stabilised by a faultline of their own for the past year, with coach Jorge

Aug 10, 2023, 08:30 AM ET West Ham have signed Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez from Ajax on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. West Ham did not disclose terms, but Ajax said the two clubs had agreed a transfer fee of €38 million ($41.90m), which could increase to €41m with add-ons.

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 10, 2023, 09:52 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 SYDNEY — England star Lauren James has been hit with a two-match suspension by FIFA for the red

Aug 9, 2023, 09:00 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 9, 2023, 01:43 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 SYDNEY — Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic caught the attention of goalkeepers and football lovers the world over with

Sam Marsden Alex Kirkland Aug 8, 2023, 12:01 PM ET LaLiga is back. The 2023-24 season kicks off on Friday with Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano, with the league’s big two getting underway on Saturday — with Real Madrid visiting Athletic Club — and Sunday, as Barcelona travel to Getafe. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,

Aug 9, 2023, 03:09 AM ET Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he understands people’s concerns over the Premier League club’s lack of transfer business ahead of the new season and urged his teammates to step up following the departure of several key players. Van Dijk, 32, replaced Jordan Henderson as captain after the England