Ex-USMNT Brooks signs Hoffenheim deal

play Andrej Kramaric nets beautiful late equalizer for Hoffenheim (0:50)Andrej Kramaric goal 94th minute TSG Hoffenheim 2-2 VfB Stuttgart (0:50) 10:27 AM ET TSG Hoffenheim is bringing American defender John Brooks back to the Bundesliga from Portuguese club Benfica. The 29-year-old Brooks signed a deal through June 2024, Hoffenheim said Thursday in a statement. – … Read more

Stewart exit continues U.S. leadership shakeup

play Is Jose Mourinho a realistic target for USMNT? (2:39)Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the possiility of Jose Mourinho managing the US national team. (2:39) 12:10 PM ET U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Earnie Stewart is leaving to join PSV Eindhoven following the departure of men’s national team general manager Brian McBride, a management … Read more

Sources: Gordon snubs training, eyes Newcastle

play Would Gordon be a smart signing for Newcastle? (1:26)Gab & Juls aren’t convinced that Newcastle should make a move for Everton’s Anthony Gordon. (1:26) 8:51 AM ET Anthony Gordon has failed to report for training at Everton, sources have told ESPN, as the forward attempts to force through a transfer to Newcastle United. Gordon, … Read more

English clubs surpass $2bn transfer spend in ’22

8:46 AM ET Manchester United’s Antony was one of 2022’s most expensive signings. Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images) English football clubs spent over $2 billion (?1.61bn) on new signings in 2022 for the first time, FIFA’s Global Transfer Report revealed on Thursday, with the number of international transfers of male and female players reaching … Read more

Fashion faux pas: Gnabry slammed for Paris trip

5:24 AM ET Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic hit out at Serge Gnabry’s trip to Paris Fashion Week. Markus Gilliar – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has criticised forward Serge Gnabry for an “amateurish” trip to Paris Fashion Week between games as the Bundesliga champions endured a mixed start to the … Read more

Martino: Liga MX transfer policies curb growth

play Why Bielsa would be a better fit for the USMNT over Mexico (1:56)Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar debate whether Marcelo Bielsa would be a good candidate to manage either Mexico or the USMNT. (1:56) 7:03 AM ET Former Mexico coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said Liga MX clubs’ transfer policy is preventing football from growing … Read more

Sources: LaLiga reject Gavi’s contract request

play Gavi shines as Barcelona lifts Spanish Supercopa over Real Madrid (2:16)Gavi scores and adds two assists as FC Barcelona win the Spanish Supercopa 3-1 over Real Madrid. (2:16) 6:02 AM ET LaLiga has rejected Barcelona’s request to register Gavi as a first-team player with a new, improved contract, sources have told ESPN. The 18-year-old … Read more

Transfer Talk: Liverpool keen on Wolves’ Nunes but Chelsea also in the mix

3:30 AM ET With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren’s Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementDo Not Sell or … Read more

The pitfalls of spending big to sign one player

play Nicol: Mudryk picking Chelsea over Arsenal a ‘complete and utter gamble’ (1:12)With Mykhailo Mudryk looking set to join Chelsea instead of Arsenal, Steve Nicol thinks the Ukrainian is taking a big risk. (1:12) 4:00 AM ET When your club spends a huge amount of money to sign a new player, it’s all good, right? … Read more