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It’s time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away
The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled…
Hermoso left out of Spain’s squad for Women’s European Championship
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s squad for the Women’s European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso,…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola calls for more attention on Gaza suffering
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged people not to ignore…
Champions League winner PSG short-lists two sites outside Paris for future stadium
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has short-listed two sites outside the capital city to build…
Women’s hockey is on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL’s arrival
SEATTLE (AP) — Elly Garcia-Dudek can’t help but gaze out toward the ice during hockey…
Could soccer ever become ‘football’ in the US?
It is the world’s most popular sport and yet there is still debate over what…
Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concerns
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles…
Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen has knee surgery, expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen had surgery on his right…
Huijsen recalls Mourinho and idol Sergio Ramos as he is introduced by Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Dean Huijsen thanked former coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his “idol”…
England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Boos rang out as England left the field after a 3-1…
US Soccer Federation establishes committee to recommend changes to college sport
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday established a committee tasked with…
Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be ‘a crime’: FIFA vice president
VANCOUVER — A vice president of soccer’s global governing body says moving the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Vinicius Júnior’s goal sends Brazil to 2026 World Cup, delighting fans in Ancelotti’s home debut
A goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil a place in the 2026 World Cup, quite…
US concedes 4 first-half goals, falls to Switzerland 4-0 for first 4-game losing streak since 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The United States gave up four goals in the first half…
Women’s hockey on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL’s arrival
SEATTLE (AP) — Elly Garcia-Dudek can’t help but gaze out toward the ice during hockey…
On first 4-game losing streak since 2007, US looks unprepared with World Cup a year away
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The only bright side for the U.S. soccer team is the…
Man City signs Reijnders from AC Milan to complete $150M spending spree
Manchester City concluded a $150 million spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup by…
What to know about the 2026 World Cup one year out
The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the…
Tuchel runs into early problems with England as critics circle
Hired amid skepticism because of his nationality, German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as…
Bayer Leverkusen signs promising young defender Axel Tape from PSG
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed France youth international Axel Tape on a free…
Marsch challenges Vancouver soccer fans to show up for Canada’s Gold Cup opener
TORONTO — Coach Jesse Marsch has a message for Vancouver ahead of Canada’s Gold Cup…
Majority of Proline players favour Panthers in upcoming game versus Oilers
It seems Proline bettors are favouring the Florida Panthers to continue their winning ways in…
Tyler Adams says US soccer team tunes out criticism from former players
Tyler Adams says the U.S. soccer team has tuned out criticism from former players. Landon…
Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law
Eight female athletes filed an appeal Wednesday of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that…