Spain's strong youth system has helped the country quickly get up to speed and surpass the best women's soccer nations.

A tainted player can be tossed aside. A club is harder to dismiss. And what to do with the memories? The stuff we deem unforgettable?

The 26-year-old is the first new arrival since Vlatko Andonovski, the former USWNT head coach, joined as the club's chief soccer officer.

In part two of our series, Chris Weatherspoon explains how City's commercial operation mushroomed and had a profound effect on the club

Oliver Glasner's decision to move to Forest and Daniel Munoz's summer transfer have added to the intriguing relationship between the clubs

Two of the ‘Big Six’ meet on Saturday but both are in the bottom half of the table… again. Long-standing issues are proving hard to solve

From Liverpool's improved intensity to Manchester United's ongoing issues with low blocks – here's how the season is shaping up on the pitch

The venue, in the shadow of the Racecourse Ground, has become a pilgrimage destination for fans of the Wrexham story

Arteta is a reminder of the value of patience, but there is naivety in thinking everyone could do similar with time

The fracture in relations between star player and head coach prompted late-night meetings, phone calls from politicians and intrigue aplenty

Who do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide

There are differing views in boardrooms across the country, with a range of perspectives on what sanctions City should face

Arteta is a reminder of the value of patience, but there is naivety in thinking everyone could do similar with time

Who do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide

The consistent message has been that Newcastle have looked to spend the maximum permitted within the rules, and they insist it will continue

The Korean public is losing sympathy with stars who avoid military service with 'easy' Asian Games wins

The 2013-14 Liverpool team finished two points behind City - 'It's hard to take when you know it could have been even better'

"Our vision to be able to compete on a national basis. In order to do that, we need to have a presence across the country," Berman said.

With his international career over, we've chosen 22 images of Messi for Argentina that capture the highs and lows of a sporting genius

The Arsenal manager speaks to The Athletic about the pain of defeat and why the Premier League title is 'just the beginning'

Cherundolo is tasked with getting the U.S. U-23s onto the medal podium on home soil in 2028. He lays out his vision for the Olympic team

The USWNT head coach has taken the culture she started at Chelsea and applied it to the international stage

The USWNT head coach has taken the culture she started at Chelsea and applied it to the international stage

In a new feature, every month we rank City's players based on their importance to the team at that particular stage of the season

The first chapter of a four-part series explains the genesis of Manchester City's 'sham' spending - and the numbers behind it

Hansi Flick's team have started the new season in scintillating fashion. Will that be enough to overcome fans' natural stoicism?

As the Premier League returns, The Athletic has a reminder of which sides have looked sharp this season, and which have not

The Brighton owner and chairman also addresses his desire to win the UEFA Conference League and the eye-catching fee paid for Luka Vuskovic

Star players have suffered injuries during this extended break and international managers have been outspoken

The first chapter of a four-part series explains the genesis of Manchester City's 'sham' spending - and the numbers behind it

Star players have suffered injuries during this extended break and international managers have been outspoken

Premier League managers will face questions for the first time on Manchester City's financial charges - here are some responses we might see

Premier League managers will face questions for the first time on Manchester City's financial charges - here are some responses we might see

Unai Emery has made a career of rehabilitating ailing playing careers, but he still has to find the right buttons to press with Garnacho

The manager has signed a four-year deal after winning the Premier League. Here's how it came about.

The Canada coach had some strong words after his team fell to the United States in Tuesday's friendly

Messi's astonishing spell with Argentina has, finally, come to an end. Here are the numbers behind his record-breaking international career

Given everything accomplished over the last two weeks, it's hard to find faults in the USMNT's first steps since World Cup elimination

Sabri Lamouchi reflects on his short time as Tunisia head coach and why it ended dramatically

Much more often than not, a team with a 100 per cent record at this stage does not go on to lift the Premier League trophy

Mourinho has a full in-tray as his side return from the three-week international break

Spanish executive divides opinion inside and outside his club but now finds himself under huge pressure

La Liga's defending champions have started the new season in sensational fashion. Who has impressed the most?

Sabri Lamouchi reflects on his short time as Tunisia head coach and why it ended dramatically

Much more often than not, a team with a 100 per cent record at this stage does not go on to lift the Premier League trophy

Spanish executive divides opinion inside and outside his club but now finds himself under huge pressure

Liverpool won one Premier League title under Klopp, but City were the team who generally beat them to it

Messi, 39, played the full 90 minutes and was celebrated by fans, teammates and even opponents from Benin.

The U.S. was put under pressure by a physical Canadian approach but managed another win to cap a successful four-game stretch

David Ornstein has been answering reader questions on his weekly The Athletic FC podcast