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Originally Published 9 days ago — by Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union has agreed to transfer defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City F.C. in England, ending his seven-season stint with the club where he set records and earned multiple honors. Wagner, a key player for the Union, will continue his career in the EFL Championship with Birmingham City, a recently promoted team.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by MLSsoccer.com
Kai Wagner, a key defender for Philadelphia Union, has been transferred to Birmingham City in the EFL Championship after seven seasons with the MLS team, where he earned multiple honors and contributed to two Supporters' Shields. The club expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him success in Europe.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Wayne Rooney responded to Tom Brady's comments in a documentary, criticizing Brady's understanding of football and defending his own managerial stint at Birmingham City, highlighting differences between football and NFL seasons and praising Birmingham's recent progress.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Tom Brady questions Wayne Rooney's work ethic during his tenure as Birmingham City manager in an Amazon series, criticizing the players and the club's management, which coincided with Birmingham's relegation and Rooney's short 83-day tenure as manager.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Wayne Rooney was unexpectedly sacked as Birmingham City manager after just 15 games, despite being part of what was thought to be a long-term project. The team's performance under his leadership was poor, with only two wins, leading to a slide down the Championship table and fan discontent. Rooney's approach to change the team's playing style did not resonate with the players or produce the desired results. The club's new owners are now faced with the challenge of finding a replacement who can reconnect with the fans and improve the team's performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney has been appointed as the manager of Championship side Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Rooney, who recently left his role as D.C. United head coach, will be joined by former teammates Ashley Cole and John O'Shea on his coaching staff. Birmingham co-owner Tom Wagner expressed confidence in Rooney's ability to lead the team forward, citing his winning mentality and playing philosophy. Rooney previously managed Derby County in the Championship and will now take charge of Birmingham City, which is owned by NFL legend Tom Brady.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
NFL legend Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Birmingham City, an English soccer club in the Championship. Brady will serve as chairman of the advisory board and apply his leadership experience to various aspects of the club, including sports science. He will also work on global marketing efforts and identify new commercial opportunities. This move follows retired NFL star JJ Watt's investment in Premier League side Burnley. Brady expressed his excitement to contribute to Birmingham City's success and build on the club's history and passion.