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It's here. The 2026 summer transfer window has arrived and it promises to be an extremely eventful one in the women's game, with several huge stars on the move. Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and Sam Kerr are just some of those who have already completed summer transfers, with there plenty of rumours and reports of more to come and some surprises sure to be sprung, too.

Bayern Munich won their third pre-season friendly of the summer 2-1 against Jeju SK FC in South Korea. What stood out?

The winger has joined up with Xabi Alonso's squad on the pre-season tour of Australia and south-east Asia, but more than 600 days on from his last appearance, his future at the club is up in the air

A managerial revolution hits England

Anyone who is a goalkeeper and looking for a new club does not have it easy these days. Their relationship status with the transfer market is complicated. Noah Atubolu’s more than sobering summer so far serves as a prime example.

Should the fans be worried?

The fresh start in the Germany team with Jürgen Klopp could also be a great opportunity for a late developer to take the next step in his consistently built career.

Fees in the millions and tax exemptions anger the host cities

With the World Cup break well and truly over, GOAL looks at the Winners and Losers of another intriguing week of MLS.

Mauricio Pochettino is back. From tougher standards to fresh faces, here’s how he plans to reshape the USMNT.

The Chief faces a difficult task in the new season

Bone-breaking battle

Aramco the biggest winner

A new turning point in the history of "the Doyen"

The Red Devils must get moving in the transfer market after a quiet start to the summer, or else they risk falling well behind their main rivals once again

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

U.S. Soccer have brought the USMNT manager back with a four-year contract that will see him lead the team for potentially three major tournaments - but is it the right call?

Skinner stepped down on Monday, after a disappointing WSL season that saw United finish nine points off the Champions League places, but he is not the problem

A lot is happening at Schalke: Edin Dzeko is back, while Robin Gosens has to sit out for the time being – and another top transfer has collapsed at the last minute.

A reputational earthquake of greed strikes the FIFA president

The MLS All-Star Game showcased Charlotte’s soccer growth. With a $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium overhaul underway, the Queen City wants to build on it.

A legendary ring and a car worth €11.6 million