Maple Leafs development camp awards and observations: · Who stood out? · Which camp invite could earn a contract? · Whose development hasn't gone as hoped? A meaty notebook on everything you need to know about the next wave of Leafs: nytimes.com/athletic/64733…

From yesterday, awards and observations from Maple Leafs development camp. Which camp invites could earn contracts? How close do the Leafs top prospects look to the NHL? And which prospect wanted to talk pizza, immediately becoming my new favourite? nytimes.com/athletic/64733…

Can Matias Maccelli grab a top six spot with the Maple Leafs? nytimes.com/athletic/64782…

Meet Tyler Hopkins: the Maple Leafs recent draft pick has the tools to possibly make him a centre of the future. And the Leafs need him to be just that: nytimes.com/athletic/64813…

Mid-summer focus group question: Based off recent results, which style should I focus on from here until training camp? Classic Neapolitan in the outdoor oven? Hybrid Chicago tavern/New Haven thin and crispy both indoor and outdoor? Or a chewy, Buffalo-style slab indoor?

Checking in from holiday to confirm Ismaël Koné is going to Serie A’s Sassuolo. Sounds like top Italian clubs were interested in a loan for the #CanMNT midfielder but Sassuolo wanted to buy Koné and give him a ton of games. Focus is rebounding ahead of WC. Bet he can do it.

On the Luc de Fougerolles loan rumours: Can’t say for sure but wouldn’t be surprised if the #CANMNT defender heads to Dender in Belgian Pro League. Believe Dender (12th in the 16-team regular season last year) have previously shown interest and can offer playing time.

Sounds like Luc de Fougerolles is indeed heading to Dender in Belgium on loan. Great opportunity to play first team football regularly and develop the know how he’ll need to fight for a #CANMNT starting spot at the World Cup.

So, after 8 years(!) at Yahoo Sports, some news… I’m joining the superteam The Athletic.

A handshake in defeat 15 years ago, a jab at the unrelenting American heat and a desire, above all, to win. The inside story of how the Vancouver Whitecaps pulled off the shocking signing of German and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller: nytimes.com/athletic/65395…

Four good reads on three big MLS summer transfers on The Athletic | Football today. Joshua Kloke takes us behind the deal: Müller to Vancouver Felipe Cárdenas goes 1-on-1 with Rodrigo De Paul Henry Bushnell on Sonny's LAFC intro Jeff Rueter on Son's tactical fit nytimes.com/athletic/footb…

🇨🇦 Sources: Minnesota United rejected a bid worth north of $4m from a top-half LaLiga club for Canada int'l forward Tani Oluwaseyi, per sources Bid didn't reach club's valuation 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Championship clubs Preston North End & Swansea City also want Oluwaseyi givemesport.com/minnnesota-uni…

Ahead of the European season, Canada’s Jesse Marsch shared insight on: • Surprise goalkeeper news • Where Niko Sigur could move to • What happens next for #CANMNT Plenty of detail at The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/65627…

What’s the latest on Canada’s players in the transfer window? What will the upcoming European season mean for #CanMNT before the World Cup? And who is Canada’s new goalkeeper? Jam-packed notebook and interview with Jesse Marsch at The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/65627…

Cottage country? South of France? Front row for Ireland’s last place team is the place to be for holidays.

Can confirm Jamie Knight-Lebel heading to Swindon Town on loan. Sam Morshead first. The #CANMNT centre-back’s loan to League Two came together quickly. Despite impressing Bristol City coaching staff, the club couldn’t move players out and make room for JKL. Playing time coming.

What Dennis Hildeby's unconventional three-year contract extension means for him and the Maple Leafs: nytimes.com/athletic/65921…

Jesse Marsch didn't want to talk American politics today, but seemed to make one thing clear: His approach to roster building ahead of the World Cup could be vastly different from the US national team. Will that help #CANMNT come 2026? At The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/65978…