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New York Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
New York Red Bulls in talks over Timo Werner move
The New York Red Bulls are engaged in talks over a move for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner. Werner, 29, has 57 caps for Germany and has spent the last 18 months on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, but is surplus to requirements at Leipzig and will be allowed to leave. No agreement has been reached yet, but both sides are optimistic that a deal can be concluded this summer. Advertisement Werner has actually been a long-time target for the RBNY and had the option of joining the club in the summer of 2024. It's understood that negotiations have been underway for some months and that Werner would be keen on a move to MLS, where he would reunite with his former Leipzig teammate, Emil Forsberg. A wide forward, Werner joined Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016 and scored 78 goals in 127 Bundesliga appearances before to earn a move to Chelsea in 2020, with whom he won the Champions League in 2021. He rejoined Leipzig in 2022, earning a recall to the German national team, and was part of the side that won the DFB-Pokal in 2023, the first trophy in the club's history. But after falling out of favour at Red Bull Arena, he joined Tottenham on loan in January 2024. That loan was then extended by a further year, during which Werner was part of the Spurs team that won the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou. Last season saw the Red Bulls reach MLS Cup for the first time since 2008, falling to fellow founding member LA Galaxy. This winter the club signed Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who has been the team's starting striker. Werner projects to fit in nicely on the left of the forward line, with Scotland international Lewis Morgan on the right and Forsberg pulling the strings beneath. At the midpoint of the 2025 season, New York sits 7th in the Eastern Conference, narrowly in the playoff places. It's unclear whether New York has Werner's 'discovery rights', an MLS mechanism to prevent clubs from up-bidding one another for talent from outside of the league. Should New York need to obtain those rights from another club, they have plenty of allocation money available; as of February 28, their ledger sat at nearly $1.7 million of the league-issued currency.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weekend Watch: Waitress serves fresh pie, Father's Day Soccer
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Father's Day weekend has arrived, and with a few rainy days behind us, it's time to get outdoors and enjoy the town. Prefer indoor fun? A Musical playing in Austin could be a good choice! The bulk of the rain will be left behind as conditions clear up, allowing us a chance to get outside. Temperatures will also creep back up into the mid-90s, with less cloud coverage and fewer showers in our future. Take a deep breath of pecan pie and immerse yourself in Waitress: The Musical. (My favorite musical. -Freddy) The story of a small town pie maker working at a restaurant in a loveless marriage finds out she is pregnant from her abusive husband. With music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, the show runs from June 11 through July 13 with a special ASL show on Saturday, June 21. This show will be in their Zach360 Stage, which gives the audience an on-stage experience that you can't miss. For more information, be sure to visit their website. All weekend long, the Round Rock Express will be taking on the El Paso Chihuahuas. Each night, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will hold a different game night for the entire family to enjoy. Friday is Harry Potter Night, where you can purchase specialized caps, meet Dobby the Elf, and even attend a potions class. Saturday is their Saturday at the Ballpark event with an Express Soccer Jersey Giveaway. On Sunday is Kids Day and Father's Day Catch on the Field. Join the team from 5-5:30 p.m. and bring your glove and ball for a pregame catch on the field. For more information on each of these events or for tickets, be sure to visit their website. Take Dad, Mom, siblings, or whoever else loves soccer to the Austin FC game at Q2 Stadium this Saturday, June 14. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. and is against Red Bull New York. RBNY is currently ranked 10th, with Austin FC at 18th. RBNY has three wins under its belt and two losses, while Austin has one win, one loss, and three draws. Tickets are still available, and for more information on the game, be sure to head to their website. Who will win? Dads or kids! Austin Men's Soccer Association is hosting their Dads vs Kids on Sunday, June 15. Kicking off at 9 a.m. at Meanwhile Brewing Company, there will be 4 games to participate in, depending on your age range, with 15-minute halves. Ages 9-11 (sold out) and ages 12-15. Registration is required, but it is free for everyone. You must take your safety gear; however, soccer balls will be provided. Local non-profits will be there with pop-ups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be sure to visit their website for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
