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Why is there no transfer buzz around Osimhen and Vlahovic? Blame their contracts
Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic are rare scoring talents who have their prime years ahead. Yet both are trapped in unusual situations that are unfairly impacting their transfer appeal.

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RANKING THE UNIFORMS
Club World Cup kit rankings: Which team has the best jersey?
The Club World Cup is upon us, and all 32 teams are bringing new kits to the tournament. Which ones earned the highest marks?

A DAUNTING TASK AWAITS
One year until the World Cup: Is the USMNT anywhere near ready for the challenge?
With 12 months out from the World Cup and with the Gold Cup kicking off this weekend, is the USMNT ready for its moment in the spotlight?
Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup
After Tuesday's loss to Switzerland, USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino must be wondering what he got himself into.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal meet Gyökeres' agent, overtake Man United in race
Arsenal have moved ahead in the race for Viktor Gyökeres by holding firm talks with the striker's agent on Wednesday. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A- for Reijnders
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

SIZING UP THE TOURNAMENTS
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP AND CONCACAF GOLD CUP
What's new for Club World Cup, Gold Cup: Keeper timewasting a thing of the past?
The Club World Cup and the Concacaf Gold Cup kick off Saturday, and both will look a little different with a few laws having been tweaked.
Inter Miami's key to Club World Cup success? Rest Messi in MLS
Inter Miami tends to keep Lionel Messi healthy and rested by using him in the bigger games and competitions.

MLS SCOREBOARD

A TRADITIONAL NEW LOOK
Manchester United pay homage to Old Trafford with 2025-26 home kit
With a fresh start comes a fresh kit for Manchester United, who have been quick to reveal their new home strip for the 2025-26 season.

'IT'S AN EXCITING TIME FOR ME'
Trent Alexander-Arnold immediately backtracks on 'waiting for a long time' for Real Madrid unveiling
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
2026 World Cup: All you need to know, one year out
It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will emerge. Meanwhile, just how far can the USMNT go? These are the big talking points, 12 months before the tournament.
Can Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor handle 2026 World Cup?
The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.
Top Headlines
- Pulisic: Former USMNT critics 'way out of line'
- Tottenham name Frank as Postecoglou's successor
- Border Patrol will be at Club WC, says it's routine
- Sané joins Galatasaray as free agent from Bayern
- Poland manager quits after Lewandowski dispute
- Pep on City: Barça, Madrid would have sacked me
- U.S. great Michael Bradley named RBNY II coach
- City legend De Bruyne joins Napoli as free agent
- 🌎 2026 World Cup: Which nations are qualified?
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Robin Jones/Getty Images Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Prem pipeline, Serie A retirement home
Diving into 2,000 transfers, ESPN's Bill Connelly identifies the good, the bad and the ugly market trends since 2015.
Getty Images Will USL's move to pro-rel change U.S. soccer, threaten MLS?
USL's introduction of promotion-relegation could change U.S. soccer forever, but it's still unclear how it will work.
CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images FIFA's CWC is critical to avoid World Cup pitch 'disaster'
Players slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. FIFA is making sure the Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup are different.
Illustration by Masa 2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.