Steffen Baumgart is in the news as Köln’s fiery coach after a rough stretch; the ex-player-turned-manager, born 1972, still pushing his style.
The US-born teens Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti, both 18 or younger, are attracting European interest as Poland weighs a formal approach to cap their international careers. Their MLS form has drawn attention from national federations, with talks flagged by federation president Cezary Kulesza as part of a wider talent push for Poland. The players remain with their MLS club, wigh shifting options likely in the coming months.