Esmee Brugts Signs With European Champions Barcelona

Barcelona have completed the signing of Dutch International Esmee Brugts. The 20-year old attacking midfielder has signed a 4-year contract until June 2027. At such a young age, Brugts has already solidified her position within the Dutch National Team, having starred at the World Cup, where she made 5 appearance and scored twice. Brugts moves from PSV Eindhoven, whom she …

Continue Reading

US loses to Sweden on penalties in earliest-ever World Cup exit

Dreams of a historic three-peat disappeared this morning as the US crashed out of the World Cup in the Round of 16 after losing 5-4 on penalties in their earliest-ever exit. The day almost went another way, as the US played their best game of the tournament so far after disappointing ties with Portugal and the Netherlands, with only a …

Continue Reading

Japan and Spain advance to quarterfinals as Norway and Switzerland knocked out of World Cup

Japan is headed to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals for a fourth time after a 3-1 victory over Norway. The first goal of that game was a header from Guro Reiten for Norway, but an own goal from Ingrid Engen and a strike from Risa Shimizu put Japan ahead. Hinata Miyazawa’s 81st minute goal clinched the deal and, as her …

Continue Reading