Author: VPEsports Editorial Team

Gotham FC beat Washington Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field in front of 42,175 spectators. The attendance set a New York City record for a women’s sports event and was the second-largest crowd in NWSL history. Rose Lavelle scored the only goal with a chip in the 37th minute. Washington created enough pressure to threaten the […]

Orlando Pride have signed 19-year-old forward Zoe Matthews through the end of the 2026 season. The short agreement gives the club another attacking option for the current campaign. It also gives Matthews a direct chance to return to the NWSL after gaining experience in Spain and Portugal. Matthews became Houston Dash’s youngest signing at 17. […]

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings in addition to their medals. Organisers announced a numbered collection of 2,026 rings before the final between Argentina and Spain. Thirty rings are reserved for the winning team. Another 1,996 pieces will be sold as officially licensed fan products. The numbers refer to the […]

Craig Gordon has ended his playing career after more than two decades as a senior goalkeeper. The Scottish FA marked the decision with a public message of thanks. Gordon leaves the game after representing Scotland across several generations and after returning from injuries that could have ended his career much earlier. His career included long […]

Dominik Szoboszlai has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Liverpool. The agreement emerged on July 16. Liverpool had not announced a signed contract by July 17. The Hungary captain still had two years left on his existing deal. He joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for 60 million pounds in 2023. A new […]

Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement with Club Brugge for Christos Tzolis. The package could be worth up to 40 million euros. The transfer remained incomplete on July 17. No official bid had been filed at the time of the first report. A medical and a long-term contract were expected to follow if the clubs […]

Arsene Wenger says US soccer development depends on wider access, educated talent identification and long-term consistency. FIFA’s head of global football development spoke at the new US Soccer headquarters in Fayetteville, Georgia. He praised the investment but warned that facilities alone cannot create elite players. Wenger focused on the cost of youth soccer in the […]

Thomas Tuchel says he is fully committed to leading England at Euro 2028. The manager spoke after England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. His late switch to a back five drew criticism after England had led through Anthony Gordon and then conceded twice. Tuchel recently extended his contract through the next […]

Canberra United’s place in the A-League Women has been secured after Australian Sports Group took control of the licence. The agreement ends two years of uncertainty around the two-time champions. Capital Football had decided it could no longer fund the club, and government support kept the team operating while a new owner was sought. The […]

FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The match will be played on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič will work as assistant referees, with Adham Makhadmeh as the fourth official. Vincic, 46, has already handled major European finals. […]