Julie Ertz makes NWSL return with Angel City
All signs pointed to a quick return to the NWSL after Julie Ertz made a surprising comeback with the USWNT, and on Monday we got confirmation of Angel City FC signing her to a one-year contract.
Confirmed Transfers
Scarlett Camberos ficha en el Angel City FC y habla de la pesadilla que la obligó a abandonar México
El Angel City FC de la NWSL anunció este martes la contratación de la mexicoamericana Scarlett Camberos como nueva jugadora de su plantel. La extrema dejó hace unos días el Club América de la Liga MX Femenil, no porque quisiera, sino que debido a la inseguridad que sentía en medio del terrible caso de acoso digital y presencial que vive.
Bayern Munich fire manager Julian Nagelsmann who had only lost three of 37 games this season
MUNICH — Bayern Munich parted ways with coach Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and appointed former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as his successor, with the German champions in second place in the Bundesliga.
Nagelsmann, 35, had taken over in 2021 and led the Bavarians to their 10th straight German league crown but failed to win any other silverware last season.
Bayern crashed out in the German Cup second round after a demolition by Borussia Moenchengladbach and were then eliminated from the Champions League in a quarter-final defeat to Spanish underdogs Villarreal last term.
Former Watford and England goalkeeper Ben Foster joins Wrexham
Wrexham's Hollywood owners have secured the A-list signing of former Manchester United and England goalkeeper Ben Foster until the end of the season, the fifth-tier club said on Thursday.
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur are reported to have tried unsuccessfully to lure the 39-year-old Foster out of retirement following an injury to first-choice Hugo Lloris.
But Wrexham have pulled off a significant signing as they aim to secure their place back in the English Football League.
15-year-old Chloe Ricketts becomes youngest NWSL player in history signing with Washington Spirit
High school sophomore Chloe Ricketts became the youngest player in the National Women’s Soccer League history on Thursday when she signed with the Washington Spirit. Ricketts signed a three-year contract with an option to extend for a fourth year in 2026.
The record for youngest NWSL player was previously held by Olivia Moultrie who signed with the Portland Thorns when she was 15 years and 286 days old. At the time of Ricketts’ signing, she was 15 years and 283 days old.
Klinsmann targets 2026 World Cup glory after returning to managerial role
Jürgen Klinsmann has been named head coach of South Korea, the country's football association said on Monday.
Former Germany coach Klinsmann replaced Paulo Bento, who stepped down following South Korea's defeat by Brazil in the World Cup last 16 in December.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Klinsmann had signed a contract until the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Barcelona makes Julian Araujo transfer from LA Galaxy to official
Barcelona signed Mexican defender Julian Araujo from MLS side LA Galaxy in a deal until 2026, both clubs said on Friday.
Barcelona missed out on signing Araujo on transfer deadline day as they were 18 seconds late in registering the paperwork, and said they would appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a bid to get the player registered.
Araujo has signed a three and a half year contract until the end of the 2025-26 season, Barcelona said, adding that the 21-year-old will join the club's B team.
Liga MX: Los refuerzos que cerraron el mercado de pases del Clausura 2023
El mercado de pases del Clausura 2023 es historia y la verdad es que a la hora de las incorporaciones, la Liga MX, no logró volarle la cabeza a nadie.
Cruz Azul coqueteó con goleadores de renombre como Luis Suárez y Radamel Falcao, pero al final la ventana de transferencias solo dejó un par de bombitas en manos de Tigres, que sacó del Pachuca al goleador Nico Ibáñez y que repatrió a Diego Lainez desde el Real Betis.
¡Pff!
Pese a esto, hay que reconocer que las últimas horas del mercado de pases igualmente dejaron un par de movimientos más que interesantes.
The legend keeps growing: Perennial Japanese star King Kazu joins second-tier Oliveirense at age 55
Kazuyoshi Miura will continue his professional career in Portugal at the age of 55 after the former Japan striker joined second-tier Oliveirense on loan from Yokohama FC, the Portuguese club said on Wednesday.
A Lenda chegou a Oliveira de Azeméis!
Chelsea agree to most expensive transfer in Premier League history to sign Enzo Fernández from Benfica
LONDON — Premier League club Chelsea have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez for a British record 105 million pounds ($129 million), according to Sky Sports on Tuesday.
With the clock ticking on the transfer window, the clubs have been in negotiation about the structure of payments to meet the release fee in the player's contract.
According to media reports an agreement had been reached, with Chelsea now racing to register the paperwork ahead of the closing of the transfer window.