ATHLETIC NEWS

Unai Simon - Concedes once in win Simon made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win against Georgia.

Impact Simon faced little pressure in their first elimination match, but he did surrender his first goal of the tournament. The goal occured in the 18th minute of the match as a deflection by one of his defenders ended up in the back of the net. Next, he'll face a bigger challenge as they take on Germany on Friday.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Benat Prados Diaz - Commits to Athletic long term Prados has agreed on a seven year contract with Athletic Club, keeping him on the team until 2031.

Impact Prados has committed the prime of his career with Athletic Club, completing his first full season with the senior side. He recorded 16 starts in 26 appearances, logging in 45 tackles (28 won), 26 clearances and 23 interceptions. The midfielder will look for an even bigger role heading into the 2027/25 campaign.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Shirley's run as Jefferson University's athletic director is ending as school names new AD Jefferson University announced the hiring of Corey Goff as the school's new athletic director Tuesday morning.

JUNE 25 • INQUIRER.COM

Nico Williams - Lively against Italy Williams created four scoring chances and had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Italy.

Impact Williams was often the main engine of the Spain attack, created fits to the opposing defense with his mazing runs, paced his team in chances and deliveries and played a big role in the deciding own goal. He has recorded two shots (zero on target), five chances created and seven crosses (five accurate) in two matches.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Blanks Italy Simon recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 1-0 win versus Italy.

Impact Simon had an easy day at the office since Italy attacked with some efficacy only late in the game but didn't produce many menacing shots. He has kept two clean sheets in as many matches, making six saves. Spain will face Albania on Monday next.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Transfers to Athletic Gorosabel has signed with Atheltic out of free agency.

Impact Gorosabel is making the move from one Spanish club to another, having signed with Atheltic after leaving Alaves through free agency. He should be brought in as someone who is thought of as a regular starter, as he started in 33 of his 36 appearances last campaign, notching one goal on 15 shots to go along with 28 interceptions, 62 tackles, 65 clearances and 81 crosses.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Keeps clean sheet in victory Simon had five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win against Croatia.

Impact Simon had a lot of work throughout the game, but he responded well and kept a clean sheet. He'll have a tougher assignment against Italy on Thursday, however.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Should be fine for preseason Sancet is rehabbing from a minor hamstring injury but shouldn't have problems being available for the start of the preseason, Javier Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact Sancet has been recovering well, as expected, and the playmaker shouldn't have problems being completely fit by the time the team's preseason starts around mid-July. Sancet started in 25 of his 30 appearances, tallying four goals and five assists while generating 42 chances and 30 crosses (seven accurate).

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - Staying in Spain Herrera has agreed on a one year deal with Athletic Club, keeping him in Spain for another season.

Impact Herrera signed on for another season in Spain after returning to his home country from PSG back in 2022. He made just 19 starts in 40 appearances over two campaigns, recording four assists while logging in 62 tackles (42 won), 28 clearances and 26 interceptions.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Signs extension Vivian agreed to a contract extension with Athletic on Saturday, keeping him with the club until 2032.

Impact Vivian will not be leaving Athletic Club anytime soon, as he has agreed to a six-year extension with the club to keep him around until 2032. He has been a regular starter the past three seasons, so this move only makes sense, as he will likely hold onto that starting spot for most of the remaining time on his contract.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Julen Agirrezabala - Extends Athletic contract Agirrezabala has extended his contract with Athletic Club, and the new deal will expire at the end of the 2026-27 season, the team announced Friday. "Winning the Copa was incredibl...

Impact Agirrezabala featured mainly in Copa del Rey matches, tallying multiple saves in each of his last six appearances in that competition in 2023-24, and that role is not expected to change since Unai Simon is also signed long-term. He should remain as Athletic's backup goalkeeper for the time being, a role that limits his fantasy upside considerably.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Aingeru Olabarrieta - Did not feature against Rayo Vallecano Olabarrieta recorded no stats in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Olabarrieta did not play in the game. He made only one appearance this season, which came last week against Sevilla.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Scores against Rayo Vallecano Williams scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Williams netted the only goal of the game in the 67th minute, assisted by Alex Berenguer. Williams completed two dribbles and made two tackles. He ended the season with five goal involvements in the last five games. Overall, he registered the most assists, recorded the most successful crosses, and won the most penalties (three) this season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Keeps clean sheet against Rayo Vallecano Simon made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon recorded three saves and secured his 16th clean sheet of the season. He made 15 saves in the last four games. Overall, he recorded 96 saves in 36 appearances and registered the most clean sheets in the league. He also saved the most penalties this season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Done with illness Sancet (illness) will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sancet had missed time with a thigh injury, but then picked up an illness that will force him to remain on the sidelines. He's started 25 of the 30 games played for the team this season, totaling four goals with five assists while generating 42 chances, 30 crosses (seven accurate) and 19 tackles (11 won).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Cant recovery for Saturday Munianin (eye) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's match versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Muniain finished another season with the team, having been one of the longest members of the side. He's recorded just five starts in 20 appearances, totaling 31 crosses (eight accurate), 13 chances created while also scoring twice.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Staying with team Simon is set to remain in Athletic Club after agreeing to a five-year deal with the team.

Impact Simon has been the best keeper in the league, recording La Liga's best 16 clean sheets, which is also a career high. He's allowed just 33 goals in 35 appearances, making 93 saves in that span. The keeper is also set to play in the 2024 Euros with Spain, with a chance for the number one keeper role.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Garcia - Set to leave team Garcia is set to depart from Athletic Club following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.

Impact Garcia's time in Bilbao has come to an end, leaving the team after playing in six seasons. Since 2018, the midfielder had started 134 times in 165 La Liga appearances, logging in a goal with four assists, while also averaging about 25 clearances and 42 tackles per season, while holding onto 27 clean sheets. He had also won the Copa de Rey title and the Supercopa de Espana during his time with the team.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Picks up eye injury Muniain is dealing with an acute conjunctivitis in his left eye that prevented him from training with the team ahead of Saturday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Muniain will enter Saturday's match in a questionable status with an eye injury. He's only started twice in the last six matches, scoring once with five crosses (two won) and six chances created in that span.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Scores opener in win Garcia scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Garcia got a rare start and achieved one last goal in front of the Bilbao fans through a 17th-minute header during the victory. After announcing his retirement at the end of the 2023/24 season, the versatile forward is leaving a tally of 110 goals in 608 Spanish first-division appearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar De Marcos - Delivers assist in win De Marcos assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sevilla.

Impact De Marcos crossed from the right flank for Raul Garcia to score the opening goal in the 17th minute against Sevilla. The full-back has recorded at least three crosses in seven of his last eight matches played. However, the assist was his first direct contribution since Feb. 2. He's also valuable defensively but has recently lacked tackles which used to be one of his strengths.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Makes four clearances in win Vivian generated two tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Vivian put in a strong effort in his return to the starting lineup after spending one match on the bench. The clean sheet was his 12th in 32 league games, and the clearances raised his average to 3.0 per contest over that span. Despite a few injury absences, he has been a reliable defensive asset, usually playing a central role in the four-man back line.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Julen Agirrezabala - Keeps clean sheet versus Sevilla Agirrezabala recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Agirrezabala was outstanding during his second league start of the campaign. The goalkeeper had previously featured mainly in Copa del Rey matches, tallying multiple saves in each of his last six appearances in that competition. The solid performance should increase his chances of staying in the lineup, but he'll likely be in contention with Unai Simon ahead of the final week against a 19th-ranked Rayo Vallecano attack.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE