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Chukwu’s wonder goal the difference as Canada women crowned CONCACAF U-20 champions
ALAJUELA — Canada won the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship on Sunday, defeating Mexico 3-2 after…
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox wins four-hole playoff vs. American Sam Burns at Canadian Open
CALEDON — Despite recent evidence to the contrary, Ryan Fox doesn’t consider himself a playoff…
Gift Monday scores her 4th goal this season and Spirit down Courage 3-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gift Monday scored her fourth goal of the season to cap a…
Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
MUNICH (AP) — A soccer fan died during Sunday’s Nations League final between Spain and…
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, dies at 65
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has…
Cristiano Ronaldo sheds tears of joy after Portugal’s Nations League triumph
MUNICH (AP) — Another trophy for Cristiano Ronaldo. More records, more adulation. The Portugal star…
MLS players’ union says dispute over Club World Cup compensation is ongoing
Major League Soccer and its players’ union remain at odds over compensation for the players…
David Ayala scores in stoppage time to give Timbers 2-1 win over St. Louis
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — David Ayala scored in stoppage time to give the Timbers a…
Resilient Vancouver Whitecaps blank nine-man Seattle Sounders 3-0 to set club record
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps had every excuse not to win Sunday. A roster left…
Jeevan Badwal scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat short-handed Sounders 3-0
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jeevan Badwal scored his first career goal in the 40th…
Denis Bouanga’s 1 goal, 2 assists help LAFC beat Sporting KC 3-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored…
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes hinge on a near-impossible task against Australia
A Saudi squad that has scored six goals through nine qualifying games needs to beat…
Brian Priske returns to Sparta Prague as coach after a stint at Feyenoord
PRAGUE (AP) — Brian Priske has agreed to return to Sparta Prague on a multiple-year…
Star striker Robert Lewandowski says he’ll no longer play for Poland while Michal Probierz is coach
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Robert Lewandowski will no longer play for Poland while Michał Probierz…
Chelsea signs French defender Sarr from sister club Strasbourg
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea signed a top young player from its sister club by bringing…
Cristian Chivu expected to take over as coach of Inter Milan after ending Parma contract
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Parma has reached agreement with coach Cristian Chivu to terminate his…
Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal
BERLIN (AP) — Two defeats and last place in a mini-tournament it expected to win…
Can the inexperienced Cristian Chivu’s playing success translate to the dugout at Inter Milan?
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan appointed Cristian Chivu as coach on Monday despite his relative…
Spain tries to stay upbeat after shootout loss to Portugal in Nations League final
MADRID (AP) — As Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the Nations League trophy and his Portugal teammates…
Manchester United teenager Gabe Biancheri gets first taste of camp with Canada
TORONTO — Born in Wales to a Canadian mother and Italian father, Gabe Biancheri has…
Man City signs left back Aït-Nouri from Wolves ahead of Club World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City signed Algeria left back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton for…
Tyler Adams to miss US-Switzerland friendly because of foot injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams will miss Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland…
Brazil could secure a World Cup spot with victory in Ancelotti’s home debut
SAO PAULO (AP) — More South American teams could qualify for the 2026 World Cup…
Guardiola picks up another honor in Manchester. This one is from its university
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was awarded an honorary degree by…