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  "id": 5516134,
  "title": "Earps eyes Man Utd reunion as WSL comeback nears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/earps-eyes-man-utd-reunion-as-wsl-comeback-nears",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:45:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c87v09l8599o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mary Earps, the goalkeeper with a storied history in the Women's Super League, is set to make a return to Manchester United for the Women's Super League season opener on Friday. Earps, 33, spent five seasons at Manchester United, becoming England's all-time leading goalkeeper and twice earning the FIFA World Player of the Year award. After a stint at Paris St-Germain, Earps is now joining London City, a club that will partake in the Women's Super League this season. Earps expressed her excitement about the opportunity to play at Old Trafford again, praising the club's passionate fanbase and the electric atmosphere. She emphasized her desire to contribute to the team's success and continue playing at the highest level, with the ultimate goal of helping London City become a top-tier club in the WSL.",
  "summary": "Mary Earps is back in the Women's Super League and hopes to mark her return by facing former club Manchester United.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mary Earps to return to Manchester United for WSL season opener.",
    "33-year-old Earps played 5 seasons at United, winning FIFA World Player of Year twice.",
    "Earps excited to play at Old Trafford again and help London City succeed."
  ],
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Earps eyes Man Utd reunion as WSL comeback nears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/earps-eyes-man-utd-reunion-as-wsl-comeback-nears-5523028",
        "published": "2026-09-04T07:45:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}