Al Ittihad entered the 2026/27 season with a new manager, a restructured sporting department, and a squad that underwent significant change but arguably insufficient reinforcement. Jens Wissing, the 38-year-old German…

After claiming their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years, Al Nassr enter 2026/27 as defending champions, but the club's focus has long extended beyond the pitch itself. The…

Following a summer defined by the loss of a title and the complete reconstruction of an attack, Al Hilal opened 2026/27 with the most expensive forward line in Saudi Pro…

Following a transformative summer that saw the arrival of Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City for a reported €61 million and the permanent appointment of Brendan Rodgers as head…

Al Ahli enter the 2026/27 campaign as back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite winners, a status that places them among the continent's elite. Yet the summer brought significant upheaval: Matthias Jaissle,…

Following a historic campaign that saw the club reach the King's Cup final for the first time and secure a comfortable mid-table finish in the Roshn Saudi League, Al Kholood…

Following back-to-back promotions that lifted the club from the Saudi First Division to the Roshn Saudi League for the first time in its history, Diriyah Club enters 2026/27 under former…

Al Ettifaq enter the 2026/27 campaign with a new coach and a clear mission to stabilize after an inconsistent 2025/26 season. Australian Arthur Papas takes over from Saad Al-Shehri, bringing…

Following a summer of targeted squad reconstruction under Tunisian head coach Jalel Kadri, Al-Hazem enters 2026/27 with a clear identity: experienced leadership, strategic international recruitment, and a determination to consolidate…

Following a summer of strategic restructuring that saw the departure of three foreign players and the arrival of Egyptian international Trézéguet, Al Riyadh enters 2026/27 under the steady hand of…

Al-Fayha enter 2026/27 facing one of the most daunting survival challenges in the Saudi Pro League. After finishing tenth last season, the club underwent a significant squad overhaul in the…

Al Khaleej enter the 2026/27 Roshn Saudi League season with a squad that has undergone significant renewal but faces the perennial challenge of a mid-tier club competing in an increasingly…

Following a summer of significant squad turnover and a change in the dugout, Al Shabab enter 2026/27 facing a familiar challenge: reversing the decline that has seen them slip from…

Following a summer of extraordinary squad reconstruction that saw twenty new players arrive at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, Abha enters 2026/27 as the most active club in…

Following a summer of significant squad reconstruction that saw six foreign players depart and a new coaching regime installed, Al Taawoun enters 2026/27 balancing domestic ambitions with a first-ever AFC…

Al Faisaly enter the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League campaign as returning giants, back in the top flight after a four-year absence. The club's rebuild has been sweeping: Italian coach Giovanni…

Following an eleventh-place finish last season that fell short of the club's ambitions, Al Fateh enters 2026/27 under new manager Khaled Al-Atwi with a technical rebuilding plan, an overhauled squad…

Académico de Viseu entered the 2026/27 Primeira Liga campaign carrying the hopes of a city that had waited 37 years for top-flight football. The club's response to promotion was unconventional:…

Following a year defined by escalating containment breaches, the emergence of new anomalous threats, and growing scrutiny from rival organisations, the SCP Foundation enters 2026/27 under the steady leadership of…

Benfica enter the 2026/27 campaign in the midst of a quiet revolution. After three consecutive seasons without the Portuguese title, the club appointed Marco Silva in the summer of 2026,…

Following a summer of significant squad restructuring and a promising start to the campaign, Santa Clara enters 2026/27 with Petit at the helm for his first full season, a revamped…

Following a historic eighth-place finish in the Portuguese Primeira Liga — their highest since returning to the top flight — Arouca enter 2026/27 with a deliberate strategy of continuity rather…

Braga enter the 2026/27 season having broken their transfer sales record, generating €66.1 million through the departures of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek to Newcastle and midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar to Sporting, while…

Following a triumphant return to the summit of Portuguese football under Francesco Farioli, FC Porto enters the 2026/27 campaign with the league title safely restored to the Estádio do Dragão,…

Alverca entered the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season with a new manager, a squad of 30 players featuring 16 summer signings, and the challenge of avoiding the dreaded second-season syndrome. Sérgio…

Following the best classification in the club's history last season, Famalicão enters 2026/27 under new head coach Carlos Carvalhal with a squad built on youth development and smart recruitment, the…

Following a tense survival campaign that saw three different managers occupy the dugout before Cristiano Bacci secured safety in the final three matches, Estrela da Amadora enters 2026/27 under new…

Gil Vicente enter the 2026/27 campaign at the dawn of a new era. After a record-breaking season in which they finished sixth in the Primeira Liga and generated over €40…

Moreirense entered the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season with continuity in the dugout, a squad rebuilt around young talent from the Black Knight Football Club network, and the ambition of improving…

Following a season that secured a fifth consecutive Primeira Liga campaign, Rio Ave enters 2026/27 under Sotiris Silaidopoulos with a squad built on continuity, a Greek ownership model that prizes…

The New England Revolution enter the 2026 MLS season under new leadership, with Marko Mitrović appointed as head coach following his tenure with the United States U-20 national team. The…

Nashville SC enter the 2026 MLS campaign as the team to beat, and they have lived up to that billing emphatically. Under head coach B.J. Callaghan, the Boys in Gold…

Following a historic MLS Cup triumph and the arrival of a new head coach, Inter Miami enters the 2026/27 campaign with one of the most star-studded rosters in league history,…

Estoril enter the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season under new management, with Vasco Matos replacing Ian Cathro after two seasons in charge. The summer window was characterised by a measured approach…

Vitória SC enter the 2026/27 Primeira Liga campaign in the midst of yet another rebuild, and the early returns have been sobering. Three defeats in four matches, including a 1-0…

Nacional enter the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season with a new head coach, a heavily renovated squad, and the familiar objective of securing a third consecutive year of top-flight survival. João…

Charlotte FC enter the 2026 MLS campaign with a renewed sense of purpose under head coach Dean Smith, and the early returns suggest the club has finally found its footing.…

The Chicago Fire enter the 2026 season with Gregg Berhalter in his second full year as head coach, a squad significantly upgraded through the marquee arrival of Robert Lewandowski, and…

Following a turbulent 2025 campaign that saw the club miss the playoffs for the first time since 2017 and part ways with long-serving head coach Jim Curtin, Philadelphia Union enters…

Following a turbulent campaign that saw the club hover in mid-table under Pascal Jansen and exit the U.S. Open Cup at the quarter-final stage, New York City FC enters the…

Casa Pia enter the 2026/27 Primeira Liga campaign in a state of crisis, and the early returns offer little encouragement. Seven matches, one point, and a place at the bottom…

The New York Red Bulls enter the 2026 season in the midst of a significant rebuild under first-year head coach Michael Bradley, the former United States captain who was promoted…

Orlando City enter the 2026 campaign in the midst of a dramatic mid-season transformation. A disappointing first half of the season, which included the departure of longtime head coach Oscar…

Following a season of historic achievement and gut-wrenching transition, Columbus Crew enters the 2026/27 campaign with a squad in flux, a new head coach in Laurent Courtois following Wilfried Nancy's…

FC Cincinnati enter the 2026 campaign in a state of transition, and the early returns have been sobering. General Manager Chris Albright acknowledged at the close of the summer window…

Atlanta United enter the 2026 season with Tata Martino returning for a second stint as head coach, a squad significantly overhauled during the summer window, and the urgent task of…

Following a season of transition that saw Robin Fraser take the helm and the club invest heavily in a marquee striker, Toronto FC enters 2026/27 with a squad in flux,…

CF Montréal enter the 2026 campaign in the midst of a full-blown crisis, and the early returns offer little encouragement. The Bleu-blanc-noir sit bottom of the Eastern Conference with 21…

FC Dallas enter the 2026 season with Eric Quill in his second year as head coach, a squad that has exceeded external expectations, and genuine ambitions of a deep playoff…

St. Louis City SC enter the 2026 season under new leadership, with Yoann Damet appointed head coach and Corey Wray installed as sporting director following a disappointing 2025 campaign. The…

Houston Dynamo enter the 2026 campaign as the surprise package of the Western Conference, a status few analysts predicted. The Dynamo sit second in the West with 39 points from…

Los Angeles FC enter the 2026 campaign as one of the most star-studded squads in Major League Soccer, yet the season has unfolded as a study in underachievement. Head coach…

Following a season of dramatic extremes that saw the club produce one of the most historic starts in MLS history before a mid-season collapse threatened to derail everything, San Jose…

The Colorado Rapids enter the 2026 season under new head coach Matt Wells, a former Tottenham Hotspur assistant, and with a squad significantly reshaped by a chaotic and expensive summer…

Following a turbulent campaign that saw the six-time MLS Cup champions languish in mid-table for much of the season before a dramatic summer rebuild sparked a late playoff push, the…

Following a season of transition that saw Pablo Mastroeni depart after five years and new head coach Anthony Pulis inherit a squad stripped of its veteran core, Real Salt Lake…

San Diego FC enter the 2026 season with continuity in their coaching and sporting leadership, a squad retained and reinforced after a remarkable inaugural campaign, and the challenge of avoiding…

Portland Timbers enter the 2026 campaign in a state of transition, and the season has unfolded as a study in mid-table mediocrity. The club parted ways with head coach Phil…

Austin FC enter the 2026 season having undergone the most tumultuous campaign in club history, with the mid-season dismissal of head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell giving…

Following a season of significant transition that saw Eric Ramsay depart for West Bromwich Albion, club legend Robin Lod move on, and MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Dayne St. Clair…

Seattle Sounders enter the 2026 campaign with a familiar resilience, but the journey has been far more turbulent than expected. After a club-record 13-match winless streak, the Sounders responded with…

Following a turbulent campaign that saw the club part ways with long-serving head coach Peter Vermes and endure a difficult transition under new leadership, Sporting Kansas City enters 2026/27 with…

Following a historic campaign that saw the club romp to the Challenger Pro League title without suffering a single defeat, SK Beveren enters 2026/27 with the core of that championship-winning…

Standard Liège enter the 2026/27 campaign with a rare commodity in modern Belgian football: stability. Vincent Euvrard remains in charge after taking over early last season, and the club completed…

Zulte Waregem enter the 2026/27 campaign in a state of cautious optimism, having survived their first season back in the Belgian Pro League but finished the previous campaign poorly. Michael…

Following a summer of significant transition that saw the departure of head coach Nicky Hayen and record-breaking transfer sales, KRC Genk enters 2026/27 under returning manager Jess Thorup with a…

Lommel SK enter the 2026/27 campaign on the back of a historic achievement: after 23 years, Groen-Wit are back in the Jupiler Pro League. The club secured promotion via the…

Royal Antwerp enter the 2026/27 campaign in the midst of a radical reset. The club has pivoted decisively toward youth, assembling one of the youngest squads in the Jupiler Pro…

RAAL La Louvière enter the 2026/27 season with a new manager, a squad transformed by an unprecedented influx of sixteen summer signings, and the urgent task of avoiding the second-season…

Following a turbulent 2025/26 campaign that saw the club flirt with relegation before securing safety under the guidance of experienced leadership, OH Leuven enters 2026/27 with a squad rebuilt around…

Following a season of struggle that saw the club narrowly avoid relegation, KV Kortrijk enters 2026/27 facing a full-blown crisis: bottom of the Belgian Pro League with zero points from…

Cercle Brugge enter the 2026/27 season under Lars Friis with a heavily rebuilt squad following a significant summer exodus, and the early results have been alarming. Six league matches have…

KV Mechelen enter the 2026/27 campaign in the midst of a difficult transition, and the early returns have been sobering. After a historic season that saw Malinwa reach the Champions'…

KAA Gent enter the 2026/27 season under Rik De Mil with a transformed defensive identity, a squad reinforced through astute free transfers and loans, and an unbeaten start to the…

Anderlecht enter the 2026/27 season under new management at both coaching and sporting director levels, with Vítor Bruno installed in the dugout and Antoine Sibierski appointed as Director of Football.…

KVC Westerlo enter the 2026/27 season in the midst of the most radical squad overhaul in the club's recent history, welcoming seventeen new players to Het Kuipje under the ownership…

STVV enter the 2026/27 season at a crossroads. Wouter Vrancken, the architect of last season's historic third-place finish and European qualification, departed for Heart of Midlothian, taking with him four…

Following a strong finish to last season under Mario Conen, Charleroi enters 2026/27 with a young, high-potential squad, a significant transfer profit, and genuine momentum after an impressive start to…

Club Brugge enter the 2026/27 campaign as defending Belgian champions, having secured their 20th top-flight title last summer. Ivan Leko, the club's former midfielder who returned to the dugout in…

Vancouver Whitecaps enter the 2026 campaign as the Western Conference leaders and Supporters' Shield contenders, a status that reflects the remarkable transformation overseen by head coach Jesper Sørensen. With 50…

Following a historic campaign that saw Union Saint-Gilloise claim a second Belgian Pro League title in four years and reach the Europa League knockout stages, the Brussels club enters 2026/27…

D.C. United entered the 2026 season under new management, with René Weiler appointed as head coach and Dr. Erkut Sogut installed as managing director of soccer operations. The club underwent…

Following a disappointing campaign that saw the club miss out on Champions League qualification and finish outside the top three, Monaco enters 2026/27 under new manager Filipe Luís with a…

Following a turbulent campaign that ended in a fifth-place finish and the departure of manager Arne Slot, Liverpool enters the new season under Andoni Iraola with a heavily reshaped attacking…

Following a turbulent campaign that saw three different managers in the dugout and a disappointing tenth-place finish, Chelsea enters the new season under Xabi Alonso with a heavily reshaped squad,…

Newcastle United enter the 2026/27 campaign in the midst of a radical transformation. The Eddie Howe era, which delivered a first major trophy in 56 years and two Champions League…

Ipswich Town return to the Premier League with a radically different approach from their ill-fated 2024/25 campaign. Gone is Kieran McKenna, replaced by survival specialist Gary O'Neil, and gone is…

Nottingham Forest enter the 2026/27 campaign in a state of controlled recalibration. After a chaotic season that saw four different managers pass through the City Ground doors, Oliver Glasner arrives…

Crystal Palace enter the 2026/27 campaign at a crossroads. The most successful era in the club's history ended when Oliver Glasner departed for Nottingham Forest, leaving behind three major trophies…

Following a remarkable seventh-place finish in their first season back in the Premier League — a campaign that secured European qualification for the first time in over five decades —…

Bournemouth enter the 2026/27 campaign in uncharted territory. The Cherries qualified for the Europa League for the first time in their history after a record sixth-place Premier League finish under…

Coventry City return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, and they do so as Championship title winners with a record 95-point haul. Frank Lampard has…

Tottenham Hotspur enter the 2026/27 campaign in the midst of a full-scale rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi, but the early returns have been alarming. After surviving relegation on the final…

Following the departure of Marco Silva after five historic seasons and the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as his successor, Fulham enters a new era at Craven Cottage with a heavily…

Following back-to-back La Liga titles under Hansi Flick and a summer of unprecedented financial freedom, Barcelona enters 2026/27 with the most ambitious squad rebuild of the Flick era, a Ballon…

Real Madrid enter the 2026/27 campaign in the midst of a dramatic reset. Two consecutive trophyless seasons—the first of their kind in over a decade—triggered a summer of aggressive reinvestment…

The 2025/26 season finds FC Metz back in Ligue 1 following their promotion from Ligue 2 as champions in 2024/25, ending a one-year exile that tested the club’s resilience. Les…

The 2025/26 season finds FC Nantes in a state of determined consolidation under the guidance of Antoine Kombouaré, the experienced French manager who returned to the club in 2024 for…

The 2025/26 season finds OGC Nice in a state of ambitious evolution under the guidance of Franck Haise, the French manager who took the helm in 2024 following his transformative…