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Garnacho leaves Man United to join Chelsea for reported $54M
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea signed Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for a reported…
Toronto FC reserve team coach working hard to move young talent up the soccer ladder
TORONTO — Gianni Cimini watched with pride when Malik Henry, newly promoted to the first…
Germany guard Schröder is targeted by racial abuse during EuroBasket game
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Germany captain Dennis Schröder faced racial abuse during his team’s 107-88…
African media grills FIFA’s Infantino about fans being safe, welcome in the US at 2026 World Cup
African media quizzed FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Saturday if people from the continent will…
Utah Royals win just their second NWSL game of the season 2-1 over the Thorns
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paige Monaghan and KK Ream scored and the Utah Royals won…
Canada crushes Wales with 6 tries and nears Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Canada overwhelmed Wales 42-0 with an impressive six-try display to move…
Cunha injured playing for Man United and could miss Brazil matches
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brazil striker Matheus Cunha hobbled off with a hamstring injury while…
Japan scores 40 second-half points to defeat Canadian in Pacific Nations Cup rugby
SENDAI — Japan scored six tries in a 40-point second half to down Canada 57-15…
AC Milan signs speedy Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan signed dribbling expert Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on Saturday for…
San Diego FC tries to extend road win streak in game against Los Angeles FC
San Diego FC (16-7-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles FC (11-6-8, sixth…
Anthony Colandrea accounts for three touchdowns as UNLV tops Sam Houston for a 2-0 start season
HOUSTON (AP) — Virginia transfer Anthony Colandrea threw for two touchdowns and ran for a…
New Oceania soccer competition hopes to raise level of the sport in the Pacific region
Soccer officials in Oceania hope a new western Pacific-based competition might enable the region to…
Stoney still learning as head coach of Canada’s women’s soccer squad
VANCOUVER — The first seven months of Casey Stoney’s tenure at the helm of Canada’s…
TFC, CF Montreal face off knowing both could be eliminated from playoff contention
TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal face off Saturday knowing both could be mathematically…
Matty Longstaff ready to experience other side of CF Montreal-Toronto FC rivalry
MONTREAL — As a lifelong Newcastle United supporter, Matty Longstaff knows a thing or two…
Staging a La Liga game in Miami tests European soccer traditions and alliances
MONACO (AP) — At the Champions League draw in Monaco this week, UEFA hosted European…
Tani Oluwaseyi joins fellow Canadian attacker Tajon Buchanan at Spain’s Villarreal
VILLARREAL — Forward Tani Oluwaseyi has joined fellow Canadian international Tajon Buchanan at Spain’s Villarreal…
Liverpool 18-year-old Leoni called up by Italy for World Cup qualifiers
ROME (AP) — The 18-year-old Liverpool center back Giovanni Leoni was one of three players…
Italy drops Women’s Euro 2029 host bid leaving Germany to head 4-candidate race
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Italy withdrew from bidding to host the 2029 Women’s European Championship,…
Conference League draw includes two-time finalist Fiorentina and reluctant Crystal Palace
MONACO (AP) — Fiorentina’s quest to win the Conference League enters a fourth straight season…
Canada’s Julia Schell still smiling after six-try performance at Rugby World Cup
Whatever happens the rest of the way at the Rugby World Cup in England, Canadian…
Tuchel sorry for saying Jude Bellingham ‘can be a bit repulsive’
LONDON (AP) — England coach Thomas Tuchel has apologized to Jude Bellingham for saying the…
Cole Palmer to miss Chelsea’s game against Fulham because of injury
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea star Cole Palmer will remain sidelined until after the international break…
Lewandowski returns to Poland’s national team as captain following row with former coach
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Robert Lewandowski will return to Poland as its captain after a…