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CF Montréal ready for cold-weather dates in revamped MLS schedule
MONTRÉAL — The future MLS schedule will certainly bring challenges for CF Montréal, but Gabriel…
Als kicker Maltos Diaz puts mother’s name on his back — and carries it into Grey Cup
WINNIPEG — Jose Maltos Diaz combined football and family in a special way this season.…
New Sweden coach Potter aims to ease pain of losing before 2026 World Cup playoffs
GENEVA (AP) — New Sweden coach Graham Potter wants to help players deal with the…
Messi and Martinez shine as Argentina beats Angola in Luanda friendly
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi scored and Argentina downed Angola 2-0…
Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau looking for new club after leaving Portland
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers made it official Friday, confirming Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau will…
Back with US national team, Auston Trusty part of Philadelphia youth soccer quartet
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Auston Trusty’s first experiences with Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson were…
England takes 9-win streak into All Blacks clash and Ireland hosts wobbling Wallabies
LONDON (AP) — The boos rained down from the Twickenham terraces and George Ford took…
Former Spanish soccer boss Rubiales egged by uncle at book presentation
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Rubiales was pelted by eggs thrown by his own uncle…
Mbappé to miss France’s trip to Azerbaijan due to ankle inflammation
PARIS (AP) — France striker Kylian Mbappé won’t travel with his teammates to Azerbaijan after…
Cristiano Ronaldo faces 3-week wait for FIFA verdict on World Cup ban for red card
GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo likely faces a three-week wait to discover the length of…
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
DUBLIN (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first…
Major League Soccer flipping calendar, with season to run July through May
Major League Soccer is changing its schedule to start in summer and end in spring,…
Ahmed sent off, Canada holds on for scoreless draw with Ecuador in soccer friendly
TORONTO — A scoreless draw isn’t usually cause for celebration. But when you go down…
Suriname and Curacao move closer to historic World Cup qualification
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Richonell Margaret scored twice in two-minute span in the second half…
Heath, O’Reilly, Sanneh, Wondolowski, Seitz and Crow elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Women’s World Cup champions and Olympic gold medalists Tobin Heath and…
Apple TV to offer all MLS matches without extra subscription next year
Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch all Major League Soccer matches without an…
Yamal up for Puskas Award as best men’s goal. Marta on list for award FIFA named after her
ZURICH (AP) — Lamine Yamal was nominated Thursday for the FIFA Puskas Award as the…
France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland
Kylian Mbappé and France are going to the 2026 World Cup. And Cristiano Ronaldo might…
Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United…
McDaniel meets with Atletico Madrid coach Simeone before Dolphins’ practice in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone met…
Osimhen scores twice in extra time for Nigeria in World Cup African qualifying
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time for Nigeria to beat…
Ricardo Pepi is just getting back to top form as he returns to U.S. national team
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Back with the U.S. national team for the first time in…
France qualifies for 2026 World Cup
PARIS (AP) — France qualifies for 2026 World Cup.
British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer…