Soccer

Years after learning soccer in their basement, brothers Brenden and Paxten Aaronson both play for US
Brenden and Paxten Aaronson play on better soccer fields these days than the New Jersey…

Botafogo sacks coach Paiva after Club World Cup elimination
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Botafogo sacked coach Renato Paiva on Monday, 48 hours after…

Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame
Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record…

After Club World Cup heatwave in US, soccer players’ union warns of higher risk at next World Cups
GENEVA (AP) — Extreme heat faced by soccer players at the Club World Cup in…

AFC Toronto adds to roster with defender Zoe Burns and forward Lauren Rowe
TORONTO — AFC Toronto has signed Canadian international defender Zoe Burns and Canadian youth international…

Women’s soccer at Euro 2025 aims for global impact with world champion Spain eyeing 1st title
GENEVA (AP) — The European Championship in women’s soccer has global ambitions. The 16-team tournament…

Man United defender Jonny Evans announces retirement and new role with the Premier League club
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Jonny Evans announced his retirement from soccer on…

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps felt ‘villainized’ after retirement
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps said she felt villainized after she announced her retirement from…

Veteran Czech defender Pavel Kaderabek returns to Sparta Prague after 10 years at Hoffenheim
PRAGUE (AP) — Veteran defender Pavel Kaderabek is returning to Sparta Prague after 10 years…

Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham and Maria Sharapova were among the stars of sports and…

Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns
American businesswoman Michele Kang has taken over as president of seven-time French champion Lyon after…

Crystal Palace must wait again for UEFA ruling on ownership ties to Lyon for Europa League entry
GENEVA (AP) — Crystal Palace’s participation in the Europa League next season is still uncertain…

From Basel to Zurich: Discover the cities and stadiums hosting Euro 2025
The Women’s European Championship will be played in eight cities across Switzerland. The 31 matches…

Oliver Giroud admits he “didn’t fit” LAFC, but is eager to “challenge myself one more time” at Lille
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivier Giroud admits his brief tenure at Los Angeles FC was…

Matt Freese shined in his shootout moment, and the Americans are moving onto the Gold Cup semifinals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After losing a second-half lead to Costa Rica, this young U.S. side…