Forward Preston Judd signed a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season on Tuesday, with a club option for 2029-30.

“It feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future,” Judd said in a statement. “Getting an opportunity to be in an environment where people believe in me, from the coaches to my teammates, and of course, the fans, has allowed me to grow as a player during my time here. Now, I’m eager to make more memories with the Quakes for years to come.”

Judd has a career-high 11 goals and two assists through 15 games (14 starts) with the Quakes this season. His 11 goals lead all American players and are tied for fourth in MLS. He is also near the top of the league in many offensive categories, including goals scored in the run of play (11, tied for first), expected goals (10.23, third), headed goals (two, tied for third) and shots on goal (27, third).

The 27-year-old scored in a club-record-tying four consecutive road games to close out the first half.

“We are pleased to re-sign Preston Judd,” Earthquakes head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena said in a statement. “He has made very good progress over the past year and a half and has had an impressive goal-scoring record. We look forward to his continued progress and contributions to the San Jose Earthquakes. He is most deserving of a new contract.”

Judd has earned three MLS Team of the Matchday honors this season, most recently on Matchday 15, when he scored twice during San Jose’s first road win over Portland in MLS play.

He also scored twice during Matchday 9 to claim the recognition, and assisted on a Niko Tsakiris goal and later scored one of his own during the Quakes’ win over San Diego FC on Matchday 6.

–Field Level Media

Senegal have terminated the contract of head coach Pape Thiaw after the country’s elimination in the 2026 World Cup.

The Senegalese Football Federation announced on Sunday that it had parted ways with the 45-year-old coach, who had been on the job since 2024.

“It was decided to initiate a procedure to terminate the functions of the national coach, Mr. Pape Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff,” the federation said in a news release.

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“After a thorough evaluation of the sporting results and prospects of the national team, the Executive Committee deemed it necessary to initiate this procedure in the best interests of Senegalese football.”

On July 1 in Seattle, Senegal lost to Belgium 3-2 in the round of 32, considered a failure by the federation. Thiaw’s side held a 2-0 lead in the 86th minute, then allowed two late goals and a penalty in extra time to be eliminated.

In Group I action, Senegal defeated Iraq but lost to Norway and France. They advanced to the knockout stage as one of the eight third-place finishers, thanks to their five-goal win over Iraq.

More than 25% of the World Cup coaches have been fired or resigned since the their teams were eliminated.

In addition to Senegal, coaches from these countries are out of a job: Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Tunisia, Scotland and Uruguay.

More departures could occur, as well.

–Field Level Media

Haeran Ryu captured her second major title in three weeks on Sunday after recording a birdie on the first playoff hole, defeating Brooke Henderson to win the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Sunday.

Henderson, of Canada, benefited from a hole-in-one on the eighth hole and her second eagle of the day on the 18th to finish 7-under-par 64 at the Evian Resort Golf Club. That pulled her even with third-round leader Ryu (71), of South Korea, at 19-under-par 265.

The pair returned to the 18th hole, where Henderson settled for par after she found the rough off the tee and her ensuing shot missed the green.

Ryu, of South Korea, rolled in a 3-foot birdie putt to secure her fifth LPGA Tour win. She won the Women’s PGA Championship on June 28.

“Yeah, this is just a dream right now because before the three weeks I don’t have a major championship, but now two in a row,” Ryu said. “So I’m so happy and I’m — I can’t believe it right now.”

Ryu followed up the lowest round in major championship history (60) on Saturday with one birdie and one bogey during the final round. Her lone birdie in regulation came on the 18th hole.

“Yeah, I know how important that putt (was), so that’s why I’m so nervous,” Ryu said. “But I made it and then almost like a little bit celebrate. Yeah, so happy on last two birdies.”

Henderson was proud of her spirited play on Sunday as she bid to win this tournament for the second time since 2022.

“Yeah, played awesome today, which is really exciting. To finish second in a major and third a couple weeks ago, definitely game is in a really good spot,” Henderson said.

“Obviously very exciting to get into the playoff. Wish I had played a little bit better, but Haeran has been playing great. Congrats to her.

“I am happy how I played. Lots of birdies and eagles, which is really fun.”

Japan’s Aki Iwai (69 on Sunday) finished in third place, one stroke behind the leaders.

Miyu Yamashita (66) and Mao Saigo (68), also of Japan, joined South Korean Jin Hee Im (65) in a tie for fourth place.

–Field Level Media