On September 1, 2026, U.S. soccer striker Folarin Balogun completed a transfer to Premier League club Everton from AS Monaco. The move represents a high-profile signing for the English club.
Europe's top soccer leagues completed their summer transfer window on September 1–2, 2026, with last-minute player moves. Balogun and Mbaye were among the notable transfers finalised on deadline day.
US striker Folarin Balogun withdrew from a transfer to Everton in the final minutes of the European summer transfer window on 3 September 2026. Monaco's sporting director said Balogun felt uncomfortable with the move, creating a high-profile transfer collapse.
As of September 7, 2026, high school quarterback recruits face increasing pressure as college football's top starting jobs are dominated by transfer portal recruits rather than traditional high school players, reshaping the competitive landscape.
On August 2, 2026, Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown during the campaign season. The measure was expected to pass before lawmakers departed for their traditional August recess.