Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondent for ESPN FC, reports on the 26-player roster named by U.S. women’s national team manager Emma Hayes for a week-long training camp in Carson, California, featuring Crystal Dunn and Naomi Girma. The camp aims to build depth ahead of the SheBelieves Cup, with 11 Olympic gold medalists and 13 players with limited caps attending, while goalkeeper Casey Murphy leads the group following Alyssa Naeher’s retirement. Key players like Rose Lavelle will miss the camp due to injury, as Hayes focuses on developing a player-centric environment within the team.
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Chelsea is targeting Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, willing to exceed €50 million to secure his transfer as manager Enzo Maresca believes he can enhance the team's midfield. Despite Barcelona's insistence that Fermin is not for sale due to his importance in their future plans, Chelsea's promise of a leading role may entice the player, especially given the club's financial challenges. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Chelsea Wants Fermin Chelsea really wants to buy...
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