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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
The Kansas City Current are serious about investing in their future. A record-breaking deal for Hanson's Ally Sentnor is proof.
On Aug. 1, Sentnor, who grew up in Hanson, signed a contract with Kansas City, and in exchange, the Current will send $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds to Utah to be paid over the course of three years. The $600,000 is a record for an NWSL transfer, and ESPN reported Kansas City could send Utah up to an additional $100,000 in conditional performance add-ons in the future. Sentnor, who attended Thayer Academy before playing at the University of North Carolina, went to Utah with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft — the final draft before the league's new collective bargaining agreement abolished the practice. Advertisement She's one of the fastest-rising stars in women's soccer, having been named US Soccer's young female athlete of the year in 2024. The midfielder made her senior national team debut before her 21st birthday, totaling four goals and two assists in her first 12 appearances. Advertisement With the Royals sitting in last place in the NWSL (1-10-3, 6 points), Utah coach Jimmy Coenraets indicated Sentnor may have requested a trade. 'When a player wants to leave, there are not a lot of ways to keep a player,' Coenraets told local media, Sentnor's dissatisfaction may have been the opportunity the Current front office was looking for. The serendipitous timing of the transfer gives first-place Kansas City more flexibility in the midfield, particularly important given midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo The Current's Caitlin Carducci said during Sentnor's introductory press conference that she's in constant communication with fellow GMs around the league about potential trades, which was how Sentnor's name came up in transfer talks. 'If you're not constantly trying to get better in this league, you're going to get left behind,' Carducci said. 'We're not satisfied with where we are right now, we have really high ambitions, and so consistently looking around at talent, not only within the NWSL, but globally, is key for us.' After one-plus season in Utah, where she was named the club's Offensive Player of the Year and was one of three nominees for NWSL Rookie of the Year, Sentnor said upon arriving in Kansas City she was struck by the Current's professionalism — an indication that the investments made by co-owners Angie and Chris Long are setting the pace in the NWSL. '[The Longs] are constantly raising the bar for women's football across the globe as we sit in this wonderful building, and their continued dedication to making sure that this is the best women's football club in the world is always appreciated by all of us,' Carducci said from the Current's training facility. Advertisement Though Sentnor notched a goal and an assist in 13 matches with Utah this season, the former No. 1 pick's expectations for her team were loftier than the Royals could provide. 'We all have a timeline,' said Coenraets, the Utah coach. 'We all have goals and ambitions, and I think maybe we weren't at the right place to achieve hers.' Carducci will have to hope Kansas City's multimillion-dollar facility is the right place in which to nurture Sentnor's sky-high ambitions. 'I am expecting a trophy, just from all the hard work we're going to put in this season,' Sentnor said. 'It's so amazing to have that fight and be on a team that is fighting for that. 'It's definitely a mentality shift, but I'm really excited.' Emma Healy can be reached at
4 days ago
- Sport
Schmidt scores late goal to lift the Dash over the Courage in the NWSL
Sophie Schmidt scored in the last seconds to give the Houston Dash a 2-1 comeback victory over the North Carolina Courage on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League. In the only other match in the NWSL on Friday, the first-place Kansas City Current beat the last-place Utah Royals 1-0 on the road. In Houston, midfielder Riley Jackson gave North Carolina a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute. The foul from Maggie Graham on Jaedyn Shaw was originally been deemed to be outside the box, but it was changed after a VAR review. Dash midfielder Kiki van Zanten tied it on a stunning long-range shot the 39th minute. Neither team created many big chances in the second half until Dash forward Yazmeen Ryan wiggled away from pressure inside the North Carolina box and slipped the ball across to Schmidt to score from 2 yards out in the fifth minute of stoppage time. It was the second consecutive game where Schmidt had a late goal to positively changed the outcome of a match for Houston. Last week, Schmidt scored an 88th minute equalizer for the Dash in a 2-2 draw with Bay FC. The victory snapped a six-game winless streak for Houston (4-8-3), going back to May. This was the first game for the Courage (5-6-4) under acting head coach Nathan Thackeray. Former head coach Sean Nahas was fired on Wednesday, having led the team since December 2021. Temwa Chawinga scored her 10th goal of the season to give the Current a 1-0 edge over the Royals. The Malawian forward scored the game-winner by latching onto a long ball by Current defender Kayla Sharples and then dinking the ball over Royals goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn, who was rushing off her line, in the 82nd minute. Making her 40th NWSL regular-season appearance, Chawinga has reached 30 career NWSL regular-season goals faster than any other player in league history. Chawinga is also now tied with Esther Gonzalez for top scorer in the NWSL this season. Ally Sentnor made her debut for the Current against her former team by coming on as a substitute at halftime. Last week, Sentnor was traded from Utah to Kansas City in exchange for $600,000. The transfer fee was a record between two NWSL teams. In the dying moments, substitute Cloe Lacasse missed a chance to snatch a point for Utah when she headed over the bar from six yards out. The Canadian forward was playing her first match since recovering from an ACL tear in October 2024. Kansas City (13-2-0) has won seven consecutive matches and recorded three consecutive clean sheets to lead the league standings. Utah (1-11-3) is winless in 10 games.
Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Santander charging new fee for another key bank account which was always FREE
Check below to see if you're affected CHARGED UP Santander charging new fee for another key bank account which was always FREE Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SANTANDER is slapping fees on another account, days after axing free services and angering customers. The bank is set to introduce a monthly fee for its Treasurer's Current Account, a popular choice for not-for-profit organisations like clubs, societies, and charities. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The changes come just days after Santander angered customers by announcing a £120 annual fee for business bank accounts it had once promised would be "free forever. Credit: Reuters The account, which has always been free to use, will start charging £4.99 per month from October 1 2025. The Treasurer's Account is designed for organisations with an annual turnover of up to £250,000. A Treasurer is someone responsible for managing an organisation's finances, ensuring funds are handled appropriately, and overseeing payments and accounts. While registered charities, charities exempt from registration, and organisations with excepted charity status will escape the fee, other not-for-profits will now have to factor in this extra cost. A spokesperson for Santander said: "The banking landscape has changed significantly over the last few years. "Introducing a £4.99 fee for the Treasurer's Account enables us to focus on sustainably developing and meeting shifting customer's expectations, alongside meeting our increasing regulatory obligations. "There are no other changes to the fees on the account, with cash deposits, withdrawals and cheques remaining free of charge, and we continue to waive the monthly fee to support charities." The changes come just days after Santander angered customers by announcing a £120 annual fee for business bank accounts it had once promised would be "free forever." It means small business and self-employed account holders will face a £9.99 monthly charge starting in October. This comes despite written assurances that these accounts would always remain free of fees. Switch bank accounts for free perks The changes will impact three types of business accounts: 1|2|3 Business Current Accounts, Business Everyday Current Accounts, and Business Current Accounts. The "free forever" promise applied to accounts offered by Abbey and Alliance & Leicester before the 2008 merger with Santander. The bank first attempted to introduce fees for these accounts in 2012 but backed down after customers threatened legal action. However, these accounts were shifted to the Business Everyday account in 2015, which did not include the "free forever" promise. From October 1, these accounts will be closed, and customers will be automatically switched to Santander's new Business Current Account – Classic. Under the new structure, every Business Current Account – Classic will incur a £9.99 monthly fee, regardless of the type of account customers previously held. While some accounts were free, others offered additional benefits with charges as high as £40 per month. How do I switch bank accounts? SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up - there's a full list on CASS' website. Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days. You don't have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you. All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you're moving. There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account. You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements. When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society. Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts. And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts - but these accounts might come with a monthly fee. What other banking changes are coming? NatWest is making changes to its business current accounts by increasing fees for cash payments, cheque transactions, and certain online transfers. From August 30, cash payments into and out of business accounts will see their fees surge from 70p per £100 to 95p per £100. Cheque payments, whether processed by hand or via mobile, will also jump from 70p to 75p per cheque. The bank is also increasing some charges related to its BACS payment system. The BACS system is a UK payment network used by businesses to make electronic bank-to-bank transfers, such as Direct Debits and Direct Credits. The fee for processing each individual payment or instruction, will soon rise from 18p to 21p. The cost to process a file containing multiple payments or instructions will also increase slightly from £5.25 to £5.35. Meanwhile, Santander is closing its 123 Lite current account, which offers up to 3% cashback on household bills for a £2 monthly fee, on August 21. Customers affected by the closure will be automatically switched to Santander's Everyday Current Account. This account has no monthly fee but does not include cashback benefits. Plus, new customers applying for the bank's Edge Credit Card will now face a monthly fee of £4, an increase from the previous £3.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
NatWest making major change to bank accounts – and thousands will pay £100s more
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NATWEST is shaking up its banking charges, leaving thousands of customers facing higher costs for everyday transactions. The bank is making changes to its business current accounts by increasing fees for cash payments, cheque transactions, and certain online transfers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 NatWest said that the new charges will remain fixed until at least September 2027 Credit: PA From August 30, cash payments into and out of business accounts will see their fees surge from 70p per £100 to 95p per £100. Cheque payments, whether processed by hand or via mobile, will also jump from 70p to 75p per cheque. The bank is also increasing some charges related to its BACS payment system. The BACS system is a UK payment network used by businesses to make electronic bank-to-bank transfers, such as Direct Debits and Direct Credits. The fee for processing each individual payment or instruction, will soon rise from 18p to 21p. The cost to process a file containing multiple payments or instructions will also increase slightly from £5.25 to £5.35. Business bank accounts are used by self-employed individuals, small business owners, charities, and community organisations to manage their finances. A spokesperson for NatWest said: "NatWest is changing the prices of some business banking services. "It's been seven years since day-to-day banking charges have changed for our business customers. "The cost of providing services has gone up so we've had to review our charges." Switch bank accounts for free perks NatWest said that the new charges will remain fixed until at least September 2027. However, not all customers will need to pay them, as eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Businesses and organisations with free banking are not affected by the rising charges right now. This includes new businesses with turnover under £1million, who get free banking for their first two years. Charities and community organisations with turnover under £100,000 are also included, as long as they stay eligible. Established businesses with turnover under £2million are covered too, but only for two years after switching accounts using the Current Account Switching Service. NatWest continues to offer business bank accounts without a monthly fee. Several other banks, including HSBC, Virgin Money, Monzo, and Co-operative Bank, also provide business banking with no monthly fees. However, service charges differ, and not all digital banks allow cash deposits or withdrawals. How do I switch bank accounts? SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up - there's a full list on CASS' website. Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days. You don't have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you. All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you're moving. There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account. You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements. When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society. Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts. And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts - but these accounts might come with a monthly fee. What other bank account changes are on the way? Santander customers have been left outraged after the bank revealed it will start charging £120 a year for an account it promised would be "free forever". Thousands of small business and self-employed account holders are facing £9.99 monthly charges from October. This comes despite written assurances that their accounts would always remain free of fees. The changes will impact three types of business accounts: 1|2|3 Business Current Accounts, Business Everyday Current Accounts, and Business Current Accounts. The "free forever" promise applied to accounts offered by Abbey and Alliance & Leicester before the 2008 merger with Santander. The bank first attempted to introduce fees for these accounts in 2012 but backed down after customers threatened legal action. However, these accounts were shifted to the Business Everyday account in 2015, which did not include the "free forever" promise. From October 1, these accounts will be closed, and customers will be automatically switched to Santander's new Business Current Account – Classic. Under the new structure, every Business Current Account – Classic will incur a £9.99 monthly fee, regardless of the type of account customers previously held. While some accounts were free, others offered additional benefits with charges as high as £40 per month. The bank is closing its 123 Lite current account, which offers up to 3% cashback on household bills for a £2 monthly fee, on August 21. Customers affected by the closure will be automatically switched to Santander's Everyday Current Account. This account has no monthly fee but does not include cashback benefits. Meanwhile, customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will soon lose the ability to deposit their cheques at any of the 11,500 Post Office branches nationwide. From December 31 this year, Lloyds Banking Group will withdraw this service for all customers.
Business Wire
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Current Expands U.S. Distribution Capabilities with Enhanced Network to Accelerate Service and Efficiency
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Current, a leader in commercial and industrial lighting and controls, has made a major expansion to its U.S. distribution capabilities. The growth marks a significant step in Current's mission to provide best-of-class lighting solutions with speed, agility, and precision. This new distribution model is designed to support faster service, greater efficiency, and smarter product availability. The enhanced network is built around a system of Master Distribution Centers (MDCs) and Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs), each playing a strategic role in optimizing logistics. MDCs are in Harrisburg, Pa., Hendersonville, N.C., and Mira Loma, Calif. They will serve as national hubs managing bulk inventory and fulfilling large-scale distributor orders. RDCs are in Chicago, Ill., Dallas, Texas, and Atlanta, Ga. They will focus on high-demand products and enable frequent, agile shipments to jobsites and end customers. 'This growth in our capabilities marks a pivotal step in our mission to deliver unmatched value to our customers and partners,' Current's Chip Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer said. 'By optimizing our distribution network, we're accelerating deliveries, improving product access, and staying focused on serving our customers better, regionally and nationally. This new model ensures that our best-of-class lighting and controls solutions are always within reach, wherever and whenever they're needed.' This improved supply chain delivers easier ordering, faster lead times, and smarter inventory placement. Regional customers benefit from greater shipping efficiency and tailored product availability. It also deepens collaboration with distributors, agents, and specifiers by providing more reliable access to Current's innovative lighting and controls solutions. About Current At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at
