The 31-year-old Furuhashi signed a five-year contract with the club after ending his season-long stint with Birmingham City and he will join up with former Japan captain Maya Yoshida in Los Angeles.

Furuhashi was a key member of the Vissel Kobe side that reached the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League in 2020, scoring four times in eight matches, before moving to Scotland to join Celtic, where he won four Scottish Premiership titles.

He moved to France to join Stade Rennes in January 2025 before switching to Birmingham City six months later. He scored three goals in 31 appearances for the Championship club in all competitions.

Mohammadi’s move came off the back of Iran’s determined display at the FIFA World Cup 2026 where the former Persepolis FC player played in the three group stage matches against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt.

The 32-year-old, who can also operate in midfield, is headed for his second stint in Europe having previously turned out for Gent in Belgium and AEK Athens in Greece between 2019 and 2024.

McNamara’s move to Everton follows a long line of Matildas to play in the top flight of women’s football in England as she links up with international teammate Clare Wheeler in Merseyside.

The 23-year-old forward has had a prolific time with Melbourne City FC, helping the club to three Premiership titles as well as a runners-up finish in the inaugural season of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25™.