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Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers was voted as the men’s young player of the year, while Olivia Smith — the Canadian striker now at Arsenal after a world-record transfer — won the women’s equivalent after a strong season at Liverpool.

Wisconsin football transfer edge Mason Reiger was named to the Comeback Player of the Year watch list on Tuesday.

Navy safety Seth English has been named to the prestigious 2025 Comeback Player of the Year watch list, highlighting his incredible return to form after overcoming significant challenges.

Bruno Fernandes made it clear he wanted to see two of his Manchester United team-mates step up and become the club's best players over the new season, but both are now set to leave

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey were voted the men's and women's player of the year in English soccer for last season at the

Utah Utes football standouts Levani Damuni and Michael Mokofisi have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award, the