Leonard Solms

South Africa

Freelance Sports Journalist at ESPN

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Borussia Dortmund

1 week ago | espn.co.uk | Leonard Solms |Roberto Rojas |Marco Wutz |Chris Wright

UEFA Champions League 2nd Leg - BAR advance 5-3 on aggregate UEFA Champions League 1st Leg UEFA Champions League 2nd Leg - DOR advance 3-2 on aggregate UEFA Champions League 1st Leg UEFA Champions League 2nd Leg - DOR advance 3-0 on aggregate UEFA Champions League 1st Leg Dortmund's flawless track record of developing young players 41m Back to Top TeamGPWDLGDP Bayern Munich 34 25 7 2 +67 82 Bayer Leverkusen 34 19 12 3 +29 69 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 17 9 8 +22 60 Borussia Dortmund 34 17 6 11...
Basketball Africa League 2025 - ESPN's Guide to all 12 BAL teams

Mar 25, 2025 | espn.com | Leonard Solms

The Basketball Africa League heads into its fifth edition in 2025, and has already produced names like Duke Bluedevils' Khaman Maluach, so which team could see a star emerge this year? The BAL is Africa's premier basketball competition, organised by the NBA in partnership with FIBA, and tips off on April 5 in Rabat, Morocco, with the first ever conference there ending on April 13. They have effectively replaced Egypt as north Africa's hosts.
Cuatro jugadoras de la Liga MX Femenil en convocatoria de Sudáfrica

Mar 21, 2025 | espn.com.ar | Leonard Solms

La mayoría de las jugadoras de la selección reside en Sudáfrica, pero la liga extranjera mejor representada entre las convocadas es la máxima categoría de MéxicoCuatro jugadoras de la Liga MX Femenil Thembi Kgatlana (Tigres UANL), Jermaine Seoposenwe (Monterrey), Amogelang Motau y Hildah Magaia (ambos del Club Tijuana) encabezan la lista de convocadas para los amistosos que Sudáfrica disputará contra Malaui los días 5 y 8 de abril.
Thembi Kgatlana, Mexico-based players in Banyana squad for Malawi friendly

Mar 21, 2025 | espn.com | Leonard Solms

Liga MX Femenil quartet Thembi Kgatlana (Tigres UANL), Jermaine Seoposenwe (Monterrey), Amogelang Motau and Hildah Magaia (both Club Tijuana) headline the squad for South Africa's friendlies against Malawi on April 5 and 8. Banyana Banyana ('The Girls') are ramping up their preparation for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco (July 5-26) but are without the likes of Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dlhamini, and Wendy Shongwe due to injury.
ESPN's guide to Africans in the NWSL - History, key players, how to watch

Mar 14, 2025 | espn.com | Leonard Solms

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in the USA is home to quality players from around the world, including some African stars who have taken it by storm in recent years. Founded in 2012, the NWSL is the most stable top-tier professional league that has existed in American women's soccer history. The NWSL was a successor to the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS; 2007-2012) and the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA; 2001-2003).
Jürgen Klopp admits regret at not signing Sadio Mané at Dortmund

Mar 7, 2025 | espn.in | Leonard Solms |Beth Lindop |James Olley |Rob Dawson

Jürgen Klopp admitted on Thursday that not signing Sadio Mané when he was the head coach of Borussia Dortmund was his biggest transfer regret. Now the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, Klopp apologised to Borussia Dortmund fans for not signing Mané at the 10-year anniversary celebration of Hout Bay United Football Community (HBUFC) in Cape Town.
Jürgen Klopp admits regret at not signing Sadio Mané at Dortmund

Mar 7, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Leonard Solms |Beth Lindop |Rob Dawson

Jürgen Klopp admitted on Thursday that not signing Sadio Mané when he was the head coach of Borussia Dortmund was his biggest transfer regret. Now the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, Klopp apologised to Borussia Dortmund fans for not signing Mané at the 10-year anniversary celebration of Hout Bay United Football Community (HBUFC) in Cape Town.
Bay FC's Racheal Kundananji wants consistency in 2025 NWSL season

Mar 4, 2025 | espn.com | Leonard Solms

Heading into her second season with Bay FC in the NWSL, Racheal Kundananji is expecting better of herself than in 2024, when she was the record transfer in women's football. Kundananji signed for Bay for what was then a world record fee of €735,000 ($787,600) in a transfer from Madrid CFF announced in February 2024 ahead of the club's first season in the NWSL. The record stood until Naomi Girma's recent transfer to Chelsea.
Banyana, Copper Queens, Super Falcons stars impress as NWSL return nears

Mar 3, 2025 | msn.com | Leonard Solms

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Banyana, Copper Queens, Super Falcons stars impress as NWSL return nears

Mar 3, 2025 | espn.com | Leonard Solms

February was the last full month without NWSL action before the start of the 2025 season ahead of its return on March 14, but Africa was not short of stars who stood out. Gift Monday continued her Liga F scoring exploits, with UD Tenerife teammate Rinsola Babajide also getting in on the action. Thembi Kgatlana carried the flag for South Africa, while Racheal Kundananji may not have been in action at club level, but starred for Zambia in two friendlies against Malawi.