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In-depth analysis. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletichttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mus3azg72l2wThe coaches who guided the most expensive British footballer ever through his first steps in the sport reveal what makes him special https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7536228/2026/09/05/morgan-rogers-origins-football-chelsea-arsenal/05 Sep 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mus3azg72l2whttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mus2y2rrpi2vColorado used the summer MLS transfer window to completely transform its squad, rolling the dice on a midseason reboot https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7568193/2026/09/05/colorado-rapids-summer-transfer-window-record-padraig-smith-mls/05 Sep 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mus2y2rrpi2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqwat44q62xPutellas, the women’s game’s most high-profile player, made her WSL debut for London City Lionesses on Friday in humble surroundings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7566855/2026/09/05/alexia-putellas-london-city-bromley-debut/05 Sep 2026 07:08 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqwat44q62xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqvjhw5hj2rMonaco failed in attempts to cash in on not one but two of their big names on Tuesday - but the mood has evidently not been soured https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7567297/2026/09/05/monaco-psg-camara-balogun/05 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqvjhw5hj2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqopqs6l72vThe coaches who guided the most expensive British footballer ever through his first steps in the sport reveal what makes him special https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7536228/2026/09/05/morgan-rogers-origins-football/05 Sep 2026 04:53 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqopqs6l72vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqo4zuazq2xA gathering the night before May's Champions League final saw the wheel set in motion for deals that were completed weeks later https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7563152/2026/09/05/transfer-window-exclusive-party/05 Sep 2026 04:43 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqo4zuazq2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqnu3xp2m2nThe 19-year-old youth academy graduate was in the same age group as Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal and Pau Cubarsi https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7564991/2026/09/05/barcelona-espart-yamal-bernal-cubarsi/05 Sep 2026 04:38 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqnu3xp2m2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqnl5zs5v2jJoining an XI in which a new player has a clearly defined role is often the best path to success https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7562464/2026/09/05/premier-league-transfers-success-failure-analysis/05 Sep 2026 04:33 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqnl5zs5v2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqnc73ach2tThe coaches who guided the most expensive British footballer ever through his first steps in the sport reveal what makes him special https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7536228/2026/09/05/morgan-rogers-origins-football/05 Sep 2026 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqnc73ach2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqmxhqhav2fAn array of new signings, many secured at considerable cost, could make their debuts for new top-flight clubs this weekend https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7565356/2026/09/05/premier-league-signings-mbaye-fernandez-fofana-mudryk/05 Sep 2026 04:22 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqmxhqhav2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muqmflerov2fAn array of new signings, many secured at considerable cost, could make their debuts for new top-flight clubs this weekend https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7565356/2026/09/05/premier-league-signings-mbaye-fernandez-fofana-mudryk/05 Sep 2026 04:12 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqmflerov2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mup7qxyp6q2mThere was no real World Cup bounce for USMNT players after a summer in the spotlight. Big deal or little deal? Our writers weigh in https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7562986/2026/09/04/usmnt-summer-transfer-window-club-moves-balogun-reyna/04 Sep 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup7qxyp6q2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3mup3bt4kxq2aThe transfer window may be shut but clubs can still be tempted into the market to add a free agent to their ranks https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7564922/2026/09/04/free-agent-transfer-pogba-benzema-carvajal-sancho/04 Sep 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup3bt4kxq2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muosdkiv4m2rThe 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger joined the Spanish giants in a deal that could rise to become a club record from RB Leipzig this summer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7564757/2026/09/04/real-madrid-yan-diomande-leganes/04 Sep 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muosdkiv4m2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muoq5qn5jv2yFinding a 'home' for women's teams can help take them to a new level on and off the field. Investment is needed, says a private fund https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7563556/2026/09/04/womens-sport-stadiums-purpose-built-1-billion-dollars/04 Sep 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoq5qn5jv2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muopltzyro25The inevitability of the end feels more real, but an Inter Miami ownership stake means Lionel Messi will maintain a presence in MLS https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7563634/2026/09/04/lionel-messi-inter-miami-mls-argentina-retirement-ownership/04 Sep 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muopltzyro25https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo4df64j42nThe biggest teams are in transition as the chasing pack strengthen. Here is what you need to know before the season kicks off https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7549788/2026/09/04/womens-super-league-preview-watch/04 Sep 2026 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo4df64j42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muoe3kfawf2lThe Canadian's road to the Premier League has been a long and winding one, via Croatia, Malta, Belgium, and the Estonian third division https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7561698/2026/09/04/promise-david-brightons-new-striker-players-are-similar-but-i-think-im-different/04 Sep 2026 06:38 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoe3kfawf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo6gyilel2tMike Dean made a number of claims on a podcast interview that only serve to harm his former colleagues credability https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7563422/2026/09/04/mike-dean-referee-graham-scott-podcast/04 Sep 2026 04:57 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo6gyilel2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo5zlihk42zNow the dust has begun to settle on another frantic summer of transfer activity, it’s time to assess the business of the league's 20 clubs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7562208/2026/09/04/premier-league-transfers-window-review-ranking/04 Sep 2026 04:49 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo5zlihk42zhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo5qgucal2tNow the dust has begun to settle on another frantic summer of transfer activity, it’s time to assess the business of the league's 20 clubs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7562208/2026/09/04/premier-league-transfers-window-review-ranking/04 Sep 2026 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo5qgucal2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo5hio6qd25The 57-year-old grew up a fan of Norwich after discovering that his mother was born in the city. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7562239/2026/09/03/hugh-jackman-norwich-city-takeover/04 Sep 2026 04:39 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo5hio6qd25https://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo56jyc7t2tWho do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7561881/2026/09/04/premier-league-predictions-gw3/04 Sep 2026 04:34 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo56jyc7t2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo4xfljfs2bThe WSL club must adhere to stricter financial rules this season https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7543057/2026/09/04/putellas-earps-london-city-wsl-financial-rules/04 Sep 2026 04:30 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo4xfljfs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo4o4xxwp2rThis window has brought £3.5bn in transfer spending… and a new terminology with which to describe it https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7559191/2026/09/04/bomba-foodchained-alpha-transfer-terms-explained/04 Sep 2026 04:25 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo4o4xxwp2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo4df64j42nThe biggest teams are in transition as the chasing pack strengthen. Here is what you need to know before the season kicks off https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7549788/2026/09/04/womens-super-league-preview-watch/04 Sep 2026 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo4df64j42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theathleticfc.bsky.social/post/3muo447lweb2aThis week, we look at how teams are performing using Expected Goals Against (xGA) and how good their defences have been https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7558704/2026/09/04/alternative-premier-league-table-goals-against/04 Sep 2026 04:15 +0000at://did:plc:fa7xejyd32fvuar5hpa2n2yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo447lweb2a