USMNT defender DeJuan Jones joins San Jose from Columbus

USMNT defender DeJuan Jones joins San Jose from Columbus

Apr 22, 2025, 02:03 PM ET The San Jose Earthquakes signed United States defender DeJuan Jones from the Columbus Crew on Tuesday. In exchange, the Crew received $175,000 in general allocation money and an international roster slot in 2025 plus an additional $250,000 in GAM in 2026. Editor’s Picks 1 Related In a separate transaction,…

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta reluctant to rest Bukayo Saka

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta reluctant to rest Bukayo Saka

Apr 22, 2025, 12:15 PM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has suggested he won’t be resting Bukayo Saka for their upcoming Premier League games as they prepare for their Champions League semifinal showdown against Paris Saint-Germain. The north London club’s 5-1 aggregate win over holders Real Madrid in the quarterfinal has raised hopes of the…

Ex-KC Current's Almuth Schult: Clubs didn't want mom with kids

Ex-KC Current’s Almuth Schult: Clubs didn’t want mom with kids

Apr 22, 2025, 12:10 PM ET As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because European clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children. The 34-year-old former Germany goalkeeper announced her retirement in March, three months…

Tottenham's Cristian Romero opens door to transfer: 'Would love to play in LaLiga'

Tottenham’s Cristian Romero opens door to transfer: ‘Would love to play in LaLiga’

Apr 22, 2025, 08:57 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero has said he “would love” to play in LaLiga one day amid growing speculation over his future in north London. Romero, whose contract with Spurs expires in June 2027, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid this summer. “LaLiga…

UCL: Real Madrid-Manchester City like Clásico now - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti on Real Madrid future: Anything is possible

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 22, 2025, 08:05 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti insisted that “anything is possible” regarding his future as Real Madrid coach on Tuesday, as the team look to beat Barcelona to a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double, starting with Wednesday’s league game at Getafe. Ancelotti’s position has come under intense pressure…

Thanks to Flick and young stars, Barcelona are fun again

Thanks to Flick and young stars, Barcelona are fun again

Graham HunterApr 22, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. If you are of the Barcelona persuasion or simply a neutral who’s enjoying their verve this season, is it all beginning to feel like 2011 again? That 2010-11…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye River Plate star Mastantuono

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye River Plate star Mastantuono

Apr 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Manchester United are considering a move for emerging River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, while the Red Devils will battle Manchester City for FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January…

Man City get largest UEFA bonus for releasing players for international duty

Man City get largest UEFA bonus for releasing players for international duty

Apr 22, 2025, 06:45 AM ET Premier League side Manchester City were allocated around €5.17 million ($5.94m), the most of any UEFA club, as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players. A record €233m were distributed to 901 clubs from all 55 member associations for…

Man United eye Matheus Cunha with player open to move - source

Man United eye Matheus Cunha with player open to move – source

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of triggering the release clause in Matheus Cunha‘s contract at Wolves, a source has told ESPN. United are looking to bolster their attack this summer and have identified Cunha as one of their top targets. A source has told ESPN that the club have received positive indications about his…