WSL working on introducing academy contracts in first for English women’s football
Clubs in the top two tiers of English women’s football are set to be able to offer contracts to 16-year-old academy players as part of new proposals from the leagues’ organisers. The academy contracts are designed specifically to allow the women’s game a mechanism to contract a young high-potential player but also allow flexibility so they can still access state-funded education. Alternatively clubs may also choose to offer an academy contract alongside an apprenticeship, similar to the men’s ga
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Penguins unveil plans to celebrate 2016 Stanley Cup team
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced plans to celebrate the team’s 2016 Stanley Cup championship later this month. When the Penguins host the New York Rangers on January 31, the team says it will be having a reunion to mark the 10-year anniversary of the organization’s fourth Stanley Cup championship. The team is encouraging fans who attend […]
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Aberdeen beat St Mirren to Olusanya loan from Houston
Former St Mirren forward Toyosi Olusanya hopes to "pick up where I left off" after signing for Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen on loan from Houston Dynamo.
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