Heimir Hallgrimsson was dealing with run-of-the-mill queries about Bosun Lawal, Conor Coventry and the other minutiae of his squad announcement when a general question about his love for the Ireland role prompted the Icelander to reveal that he had signed a new contract earlier that morning.
Troy Parrott scored one goal and made another as he tasted victory in Prague seven days out from Ireland's visit to Czechia. The Conference League round of 16 draw that pitted Parrott's AZ Alkmaar up against Sparta Prague has created a strange month for the player.
The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history. Aligning our schedule with the world's top leagues will strengthen our clubs' global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take center stage without interruption. It marks the start of a new era for our league and for soccer in North America.
Fulham have now returned to finalise a move for the United States international, who is expected to sign a contract until 2031 at Craven Cottage. Pepi would join the Cottagers in the summer, with striker Raul Jimenez out of contract at the end of the season.
Harry Kane became the first English player to reach the 50-goal mark in the Champions League with his brace in Bayern Munich's 4-1 second-leg win over Atalanta on Wednesday. The England international scored from the penalty spot in the first half at Allianz Arena, then added a brilliant second after the break to account for his 50th goal in Europe's top-tier competition.
The 44-year-old, a coach under former Millis boss Paul Warne, initially took over as caretaker following the sacking of Steve Evans in 2025, and was appointed on a permanent basis in April last year. He departs with the club 22nd in League One with nine games of the season remaining.
