U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has added another training player to her roster for June’s upcoming training camp, Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan has joined the roster ahead of June 1 and 4 friendlies vs. South Korea. Sullivan, midfielders Croix Bethune and Olivia Moultrie, and defender Kate Wiesner will depart USWNT prior to the first match on …

Aston Villa star Philippe Coutinho is close to returning to Brazil as Vasco da Gama are advancing talks with the player’s representatives over a summer transfer.  That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the Brazilian club are very confident they can land Coutinho, with the midfielder very keen on a move back to his old club. The 31-year-old came through …

Despite being in financial turmoil, Barcelona have pulled off some important transfers over the course of the last few summer transfer windows. Ferran Torres for over €50 million, Raphinha for €60 million, Jules Kounde for €65 million, among others, makes this list. But perhaps none bigger than Robert Lewandowski, who joined from Bayern Munich for €50 million. This was followed …

Juventus believe they have a winning card that would allow them to usurp Arsenal in the race for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The 22-year-old earned himself a host of suitors between Italy and abroad for his exploits at the Renato Dall’Ara this season. The Dutchman presented himself as an unconventional striker who drops deep and helps his teammates in the …

Everton has reportedly approached Juventus to sign former Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo in the upcoming summer transfer window in an unexpected move. After finishing 15th in the Premier League table, 15 points clear of the relegation zone, Everton fans will be content with their side’s campaign, especially considering the points deduction they suffered earlier in the season. Evertonians will now …

The race for foreign soccer leagues to play regular season matches in the USA seems to be heating up as LaLiga and Liga MX. It was previously revealed that FIFA may soon alter its current rules on the issue. At the moment, the governing body blocks league games from happening in other nations. The potential reversal comes as FIFA recently …

Adam Armstrong made it three goals in three matches against Leeds United this season to put Southampton on course for the Premier League with the opener in the 24th minute of the Championship play-off final 2024. Striker Armstrong found space behind Leeds’ defence to latch on to Will Smallbone’s threaded pass and slot coolly past advanced goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The …

Sky Sports pundit Troy Deeney has stated that Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville is a “level above” the Championship amid links to Liverpool ahead of the upcoming transfer window.  The winger is enjoying an incredible campaign with the Yorkshire club, scoring 21 goals alongside a further 10 assists across 48 games for the Whites. This has caught the attention of several …

I think the importance of European football to players sometimes gets massively overstated. Of course it’s a factor, but it’s not the be-all and end-all to keeping and attracting players. Champions League semi-finalist, Bruno Guimaraes (a player so good that £35m was universally seen as a bargain) joined us when we were 19th in the Premier League. So did Kieran …

Although Xavi Hernandez’s sudden departure has taken the Barcelona fans and players by storm, there is much excitement over the arrival of Hansi Flick. The German tactician is likely to be unveiled as the new Barcelona coach on Monday and will take over Xavi from next season onwards. Hansi is expected to bring forth a series of tactical and philosophical …