NEW YORK — Emma Hayes has finally arrived, and the United States women’s national team’s new head coach faces a formidable task with two months to prepare the team to win an Olympic gold medal. Read More
Club América president Santiago Baños has opened up the possibility of playing Liga MX home games in the United States while his team’s Estadio Azteca venue is undergoing renovations for the 2026 World Cup. Read More
Real Madrid will look to bring in Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and forward Florian Wirtz in the future. Transfer Talk has the latest. Read More
Manchester United have sounded out a number of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag ahead of a decision on the Dutchman’s future following the FA Cup final, sources have told ESPN. Read More
The NWSL’s Portland Thorns announced additions to its ownership group on Thursday, with Phoenix Suns co-owner Sam Garvin among the five new investors coming on board. Read More
Bayern Munich and Burnley are close to reaching an agreement for manager Vincent Kompany, a source told ESPN. Read More
Real Madrid are close to agreeing new contracts with Luka Modric, Lucas Vázquez and Andriy Lunin, sources have told ESPN, but doubts remain about the future of club captain Nacho Fernández. Read More
Hansi Flick has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over Barcelona if Xavi is sacked, but the Catalan club will not make a final decision until president Joan Laporta joins the coach at a meeting scheduled for next week, sources told ESPN. Read More
People may ask whether Emma Hayes is ready for America, but is America ready for Emma Hayes? The new USWNT boss talks to ESPN: “I’m ready for the adventure of a lifetime.” Read More
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged by England’s Football Association (FA) with breaches of betting rules. Read More
