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Naomi Girma’s $1.1 million move to Chelsea sets record for most expensive women’s transfer

United States women’s national team star defender Naomi Girma looks set to become the most expensive women’s player in history. Women’s Super League giants Chelsea are closing in on the most expensive women’s transfer ever and pay San Diego Wave FC $1.1 million, per The Athletic.

Girma, 24, will surpass Bay FC’s Racheal Kundananji who previously held the highest transfer fee in women’s soccer with a $787,600 move from Madrid CFF.

Charlotte FC sign former Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha on loan for 2025 season

Charlotte FC acquired veteran forward Wilfried Zaha on loan from Turkish powerhouse Galatasary on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Ivory Coast international joins the MLS club through January 2026 with an option to extend the loan to June of that year.

Zaha will occupy a Designated Player spot on the Charlotte roster alongside forwards Liel Abada and Karol Swiderski.

Wilfried Zaha Charlotte FC transfer

Alyssa Naeher wins U.S. Female Player of the Year to end USWNT career with a bang

United States women’s national team icon Alyssa Naeher was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, finishing her international career on top.

Naeher, 36, was instrumental in the USWNT’s success in 2024 providing key stops in the Olympics, SheBelieves Cup and Concacaf W Gold Cup that ultimately led the U.S. to winning all three.

Recognition for her work last year came not only from U.S. Soccer as she was named the Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year and selected in FIFA’s Best Women’s XI lineup.

Lazio fire the club’s falconer after he shared post-surgery photos of privates on social media

Lazio have parted ways with their falconer, the Serie A club said on Monday, after local media reported that he had shared images of his penile implant on social media.

Juan Bernabe, the man in charge of flying the club's eagle mascot before kickoff, was let go after Lazio became aware of the photographs and videos on his social media accounts.

Lazio falconer fired

Colombia superstar James Rodríguez departs LaLiga to join León in Liga MX

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Liga MX side Club Leon from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, both teams announced on Monday.

Local media reports said Rodriguez had signed a one-year contract with an option for another season.

James Rodriguez Leon transfer

BREAKING: Kyle Walker to leave Manchester City; England right-back asks club for transfer

In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Walker has reportedly asked to leave Manchester City with immediate effect, seeking a new challenge abroad to conclude his illustrious career. The England right-back, who has been a key figure for City since his arrival in 2017, is now reportedly eager to explore opportunities outside the Premier League.

Kyle Walker leaving Manchester City; Pep Guardiola reveals abrupt transfer news

Alexi Lalas says Lionel Messi didn’t deserve Medal of Freedom and was wrong for missing ceremony

Lionel Messi made waves in the U.S. political sphere in the past week after he was surprisingly named as one of 19 people set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He then made more headlines when he was the only person of the 19 recipients not to show up.

Mexico’s iconic head coach from 2014 World Cup Miguel Herrera to lead Costa Rica

Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has been appointed as Costa Rica's head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the country's soccer federation (FCRF) said in a statement.

The 56-year-old Herrera, a former defender who coached Mexico to the last 16 at the 2014 World Cup and a CONCACAF Gold Cup title in 2015, replaced Gustavo Alfaro who left in August to coach Paraguay.

Miguel Herrera Costa Rica manager

Watch: Christian Pulisic continues to impress off the field with interview in fluent Italian

Christian Pulisic can do no wrong with AC Milan in the 2024-25 season as his performances on and off the field continue to win over the Rossoneri faithful.

On Monday the United States men’s national team star was instrumental in Milan’s 3-2 comeback victory in the Italian Super Cup final vs. Inter Milan. Pulisic scored once and helped set up the game-winning goal.

Lionel Messi to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden

Yes, you read that headline correctly. United States President Joe Biden will give the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to Inter Miami star Lionel Messi on Saturday.

Messi is one of 19 people receiving the honor from Biden including basketball star Magic Johnson, Bill Nye the Science guy, actor Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

Messi isn’t the first soccer player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biden bestowed the award to United States women’s national team star and human rights activist Megan Rapinoe in 2022.

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