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Leon Goretzka to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after 8 trophy-filled years
MUNICH (AP) — Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires…
American defender Alex Freeman transfers to Spain’s Villarreal from Orlando City of the MLS
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Right back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year’s U.S. World…
Sophia Wilson says she’ll be ready for the NWSL season after the birth of her daughter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophia Wilson plans to be back for the Portland Thorns’ National…
Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath transferred to Major League Soccer’s New York Red…
Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba’s first-ever goal for Aston Villa was an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 comeback…
Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed criticism of World Cup ticket…
Peru hires former Brazil coach Mano Menezes to guide men’s national team
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Former Brazil coach Mano Menezes has been appointed as the new…
Young players shine as USWNT opens 2026, but vets due back as World Cup qualification looms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a year when much of the focus will be on…
San Jose Earthquakes acquire Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig in major move for MLS club
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from German…
De Kock hundred in his 100th T20 leads South Africa to series win over West Indies
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — Quinton de Kock celebrated his 100th Twenty20 international with a…
US star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33
PARIS (AP) — United States international Crystal Dunn has retired from professional soccer after a…
England’s 6 clubs still in the Champions League are sailing toward $600M prize money haul
GENEVA (AP) — Top English soccer clubs are profiting even more this season from prize…
Goalscoring goalkeepers have created iconic moments from the ‘great escape’ to Benfica drama
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s usually an act of desperation. One last roll of the…
Whitecaps loan defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are lending defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.…
Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball
Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to…
Brad Guzan takes on new ‘learning role’ as Atlanta United’s club ambassador and sporting adviser
ATLANTA (AP) — Brad Guzan, who retired last year as Atlanta United’s all-time leader in…
Spinners end Pakistan’s eight-year T20 drought against under-strength Australia
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan beat Australia in a Twenty20 for the first time in…
Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes ‘us feel not only German but also European’
MUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says U.S. President Donald Trump “has managed to…
Man United fans to protest against ‘inept ownership’ despite Man City, Arsenal wins
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Even after back-to-back wins against the Premier League top two and…
$1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco after chaotic Africa Cup final
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — More than $1 million in fines and bans for…
China bans 73 people from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
China banned 73 people from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine…
Real Madrid dropped by Mourinho’s Benfica into Champions League playoffs round alongside PSG
Real Madrid was stunningly dumped into the knockout playoffs of the Champions League by its…
US player Tillman scores unusual 1st goal and impressive 2nd in Champions League for Leverkusen
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored twice Wednesday to ensure Bayer…
Goalkeeper’s stoppage-time header sends Benfica to Champions League last 16
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — When Benfica was awarded a foul near the area deep into…