Transfers

Gotham FC’s insane free agency moves could see multiple USWNT stars join team next season

Gotham FC are the talk of NWSL free agency as the reigning league champs are in advanced talks with multiple big names. This latest era of Gotham FC free agency could be one for the books.

No free agents have officially signed yet, but the Bats are in contact with the likes of Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett, Crystal Dunn and Tierna Davidson.

Gotham FC free agency targets

Sister, Sister — Angel City sign 18-year-old Gisele Thompson, Alyssa’s younger sister

Angel City FC signed 18-year-old defender Gisele Thompson through the 2025 NWSL season.

The deal announced Thursday includes an option for 2026 for the Los Angeles native, who becomes the youngest player ever to sign with the club.

Thompson is currently a senior at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, Calif. She is the younger sister of Angel City's 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick, Alyssa Thompson.

Newcastle will controversially be permitted to loan players from Saudi Pro League

Newcastle United will be allowed to loan players from sides controlled by their Saudi owners in the January transfer window after a vote on a temporary ban on related-party loans did not get enough support from Premier League clubs, British media reported on Tuesday.

Thirteen Premier League clubs voted in favor of the temporary ban on loan moves between teams under the same ownership at a shareholders' meeting on Tuesday, the BBC reported, falling one vote short of the number needed for it to be introduced.

Legendary Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech signs with new team… a new ice hockey team

Former Premier League soccer goalkeeper Petr Cech has joined ice hockey champions Belfast Giants on loan from Oxford City Stars as temporary emergency cover, the top-tier side said on Wednesday.

USWNT make Emma Hayes the highest paid women’s soccer coach in the world

Long-time Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been named as head coach of the United States women's national soccer team, tasked with righting the ship after the country's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign.

The 47-year-old from London is one of the game's most successful professional coaches, guiding Chelsea to 13 major trophies in her 11 seasons with the Women's Super League club.

Hayes' deal with the U.S., which will reportedly run through at least 2027, will make her the highest paid women's soccer coach in the world, U.S. Soccer said on Tuesday.

Luis Suárez set to join forces with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, per reports

Inter Miami look to be adding even more firepower to their star-studded roster next season with the addition of Luis Suárez. Top Argentine reporter César Luis Merlo reported the Suárez Inter Miami transfer news.

He needs to be stopped — We are tired of seeing Fabrizio Romano ruin every Ballon d'Or ceremony

Do you remember being excited to the lead up of awards like the Ballon d’Or, cheering your favorite players on, not knowing who the winners will be or who will take the awards home? There was something special about waiting months in advance and nervously watching the award show hoping to see that player crowned as the best of the year.

Billion dollar boys: Players with the highest release clauses in the world

Gigantic release clauses are becoming a club's main defense mechanism against the world’s biggest spenders, especially in Spain. So, amidst the arms race to keep talent, we decided to take a look at players with the highest release clauses in soccer today.

Santiago Giménez is Europe’s top-scorer — can he earn a move to Real Madrid in January?

Santiago Giménez is off to a prolific goalscoring start in the 2023-24 season with Feyenoord and last season’s performances, along with his recent form, have placed the Mexican under the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the world.

Santiago Giménez goal vs. Go Ahead Eagles; reaches double-digits in Eredivisie

Feyenoord hosted Go Ahead Eagles in the seventh match day of the Eredivisie season this Saturday in what was a comfortable 3-1 win for the Rotterdam club, with yet another Giménez goal.

Xavi’s managerial success with Barcelona earns him contract extension

Coach Xavi Hernandez has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2025 with an option for a further year, the LaLiga club said on Friday.

The 43-year-old manager arrived at Barcelona on a three-year deal following the departure of Dutchman Ronald Koeman at the end of 2021.

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