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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 12, 2024, 04:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Samu Omorodion’s move to Chelsea is off. Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images Samu Omorodion‘s move to Chelsea from Atlético Madrid collapsed on Sunday, sources told ESPN, but the clubs are working on a deal for João Félix to return to the

Aug 11, 2024, 06:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea have completed the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the west London club announced Sunday. The Portugal winger signed a seven-year contract with his new club and was introduced to the fans at Stamford Bridge during halftime of Chelsea’s friendly against Inter Milan. “I

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 11, 2024, 10:25 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — One day last winter, Crystal Dunn sent Emma Hayes a text. The message was something along the lines of, “Ma’am, I hear rumors!” Dunn recalled recently, and it was rooted in

Jeff Kassouf Aug 10, 2024, 02:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rumors of the United States women’s national team‘s demise were greatly exaggerated. One year ago — nearly to the day — the USWNT had reached its nadir, crashing out of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 for the first time.

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 10, 2024, 04:39 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Within minutes after winning the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, several members of the U.S. women’s national team had the same thought: We want more. Lindsey Horan, the USWNT captain, said

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 10, 2024, 01:06 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — The U.S. women’s national team won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that required a stout defensive stand in the first half followed by a

Aug 9, 2024, 10:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 Olympic women’s soccer tournament is set to conclude in Paris on Saturday with the final between the United States and Brazil. While the USWNT has been dominant in the tournament under new coach Emma Hayes — it has won all its games — Brazil

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 9, 2024, 04:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Asked to summarise the relationship between manager Erik ten Hag and Manchester United‘s new leadership team ahead of the coming season, one club source put it very bluntly. “It’s like in a marriage and someone’s been unfaithful,” they said. “Now they’re back together and

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 9, 2024, 09:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona have completed the signing of RB Leipzig‘s versatile forward Dani Olmo, the Catalan club confirmed on Friday. Sources have told ESPN that the deal is worth an initial €55 million ($60m), with an additional €7m due in potential add-ons. The Spain

Aug 8, 2024, 12:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday. Pepe’s last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarterfinals, and he became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament. He made

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 8, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Trinity Rodman has looked up to Marta, the Brazilian soccer star, for years, and Rodman sees her as one of the most significant legends in the history of the women’s game.

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 8, 2024, 10:47 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — The greatest pressure that the U.S. women’s national team faces often isn’t from their opponents, the fans or even themselves. It’s from history. So as the current roster of the USWNT

Aug 8, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Time moves quickly over the summer. You spend weeks lamenting the lack of Premier League football, trying to distract yourself with international tournaments and blockbuster transfers. Then, all of sudden, the new season is upon you! Manchester United and Fulham get things underway on Friday, Aug.

Shubi Arun Aug 7, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Alex Iwobi is well accustomed to the standards footballers are held to, however unfair they may be. His burgeoning rap career has only made him more aware of the lens through which they are perceived. One incident, which took place as last season’s Premier

Aug 7, 2024, 06:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With the 2024 Olympic Games coming to a close, the tournament has showcased a number of men’s under-23 soccer stars who have caught the attention of fans and clubs alike. ESPN’s writers pick out the breakout players who have improved their standing, detail what makes them

Jeff Kassouf Aug 6, 2024, 03:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The United States women’s national team’s identity is still one in progress, but Tuesday’s 2024 Olympic women’s soccer semifinal proved again that the Americans are a force on each end of the field. Even as Germany controlled the middle of the field against the

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 6, 2024, 04:54 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions LYON, France — The forwards on the United States women’s national team have gotten much of the attention during the run to the Olympic gold medal game, but Naomi Girma — the ever-present

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 6, 2024, 04:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City and Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal for striker Julián Álvarez, a source has told ESPN. The LaLiga side are set to pay up to €95 million for the Argentina striker. Around £64m (€75m) will be due up front with another £17m