Aug 8, 2023, 04:55 PM ET Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui has left Wolverhampton Wanderers after less than a year in charge following differences of opinion, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, three days before the start of the new season. Neither party gave detailed reasons for the Spaniard’s departure but British media reported that

Aug 8, 2023, 08:58 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

BRISBANE, Australia — If style is in short supply, make sure you have plenty of substance to compensate. That was the message hammered home by Women’s World Cup favourites England as they overcame adversity and a tenacious Nigeria to reach the quarterfinals in Australia and New Zealand. Chloe Kelly‘s decisive spot kick in a 4-2

Adam Brown Aug 7, 2023, 06:32 PM ET The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Chelsea, PSG talk Neymar deal Chelsea have held talks over a potential

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 7, 2023, 08:08 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 BRISBANE, Australia — England forward Lauren James faces a nervous wait to discover the length of her ban

Aug 6, 2023, 11:11 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Sweden women’s national team coach Peter Gerhardsson said goalkeeper Zećira Mušović‘s performance was so impressive that it could have psyched out the United States‘ stars in the penalty shootout of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup round-of-16 match. Mušović was crucial in her side’s victory at Melbourne Rectangular

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentAug 6, 2023, 12:26 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. United States women’s national team defender Julie Ertz announced her retirement from international soccer following Sunday’s heartbreaking defeat to Sweden in the Women’s World Cup round of 16. Ertz was part of

Caitlin Murray, ESPNAug 6, 2023, 10:00 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

Marissa Lordanic Aug 6, 2023, 02:16 AM ET It is the final game of Group B at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Australia is in a must-win match against Olympic champions Canada and, while the tournament co-hosts are ahead, momentum is slowly starting to shift in the North Americans’ favour. Canada flyer Deanne Rose shapes

Aug 5, 2023, 07:42 AM ET Manchester United have signed forward Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta on a five-year deal, the club announced on Saturday. ESPN reported last month that United were set to pay £64 million ($82m) plus another £8m ($10m) in add-ons for the 20-year-old striker. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)