West Ham United have signed German striker Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.
(Originally posted by Reuters)
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Charlotte FC is expected to complete the signing of United States men's national team and Fulham defender Tim Ream in the coming days, sources close to the negotiations confirm to ESPN.
(Originally posted by Lizzy Becherano)
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Sam Coffey will return after missing the team's quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension, and Tierna Davidson, who began the tournament as one of the USWNT's starting center-backs, is getting closer to playing again.
(Originally posted by Sam Borden)
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Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of teenage midfielder João Neves from Benfica.
(Originally posted by Adriana Garcia)
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Jean-Philippe Mateta headed home the decisive goal in extra time as France beat Egypt 3-1 in the semifinals of the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Monday.
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Mia Hamm is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of women's soccer. Her career, marked by numerous achievements and accolades, has inspired countless young athletes worldwide. Here's an overview of her life and career:
Early Life and Career1. Early Life
- Full Name: Mariel Margaret Hamm
- Born: March 17, 1972, in Selma, Alabama, USA
- Early Interests: Hamm developed an interest in soccer at a young age and started playing organized soccer at age five.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
- Played for the Tar Heels from 1989 to 1993.
- Led the team to four NCAA championships.
- Was a two-time All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year.
1. Club Career
- Washington Freedom (Women's United Soccer Association)
- Played from 2001 to 2003.
- Helped promote women's professional soccer in the United States.
- U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT)
- Debuted at age 15 in 1987.
- Played 275 matches and scored 158 goals, holding the record for international goals scored until 2013.
- Participated in four FIFA Women's World Cups (1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003).
- Won two World Cups (1991, 1999).
- Competed in three Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004), winning two gold medals (1996, 2004) and one silver (2000).
1. Awards and Recognitions
- FIFA World Player of the Year: Winner in 2001 and 2002.
- U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year: Five consecutive years (1994-1998).
- Named to the FIFA 100: List of the 125 greatest living soccer players, selected by Pelé.
- Inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame: 2007.
- Role Model: Hamm has been a role model for young female athletes and has significantly contributed to the popularity and development of women's soccer worldwide.
- Author and Advocate: Co-authored several books and advocated for women's sports and gender equality.
1. Foundation
- Mia Hamm Foundation: Established to raise funds and awareness for families in need of bone marrow transplants and to promote opportunities for young women in sports.
- Mentor and Coach: Continues to be involved in soccer through coaching clinics and mentoring young players.
- Board Member: Active in various sports and business ventures, including being a co-owner of Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer (MLS).
1. Family
Influence on Women's Soccer
- Husband: Married Nomar Garciaparra, a former Major League Baseball player, in 2003.
- Children: The couple has three children.
Mia Hamm's influence on women's soccer cannot be overstated. She was a trailblazer, breaking records and setting new standards for what female athletes could achieve. Her success on the field helped bring women's soccer into the global spotlight and paved the way for future generations of female soccer players. Her legacy continues to inspire athletes worldwide, promoting the growth and development of women's sports.
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Manchester United's shirt sponsor Snapdragon would be interested in exploring any opportunity to help fund the club's new stadium by buying naming rights.
(Originally posted by Rob Dawson)
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he is "not worried" that his team are yet to win in preseason.
(Originally posted by Adriana Garcia)
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Bayern Munich's hopes of signing Netherlands forward Xavi Simons have been shelved for now with the player agreeing to extend his loan at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain for another season.
(Originally posted by Associated Press)
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The attacking trio of Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman has the U.S. dreaming of Olympic gold and a bright future way beyond Paris.
(Originally posted by Sam Borden)
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Chelsea have joined the race for Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
(Originally posted by ESPN)
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No team has ever won the Women's World Cup and the Olympics in consecutive years. Could Spain become the first to do so?
(Originally posted by Sophie Lawson)
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Cup winners Feyenoord edged league champions PSV Eindhoven on penalties at the end of an eight-goal stalemate in the Johan Cruyff Shield, as the new Dutch season got off to a rollicking start on Sunday.
(Originally posted by Reuters)
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he does not doubt his side is making progress but was frustrated after they conceded two early goals in their 4-2 loss to Manchester City on Saturday.
(Originally posted by ESPN)
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New Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side still have plenty of room for improvement despite wrapping up their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-0 win over Manchester United in South Carolina on Saturday.
(Originally posted by Reuters)
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The USWNT slogged through its Olympics quarterfinal win, but it also showed the progress the Americans have been seeking.
(Originally posted by Jeff Kassouf)
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Germany ended Canada's controversial Olympic run in a penalty shootout in Marseille on Friday to set up a soccer semifinal against the U.S. women's national team.
(Originally posted by ESPN News Services)
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Trinity Rodman has described her match-winning goal against Japan on Saturday as the best moment of her career.
(Originally posted by Sam Borden)
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Erling Haaland scored a hat trick as Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 4-2 in front of over 70,000 fans at Ohio Stadium.
(Originally posted by Rob Dawson)
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Brazil beat hosts France 1-0 in Nantes to reach the women's Olympic soccer semifinals and extend the top-level international career of legendary forward Marta.
(Originally posted by ESPN News Services)
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