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USWNT’s latest roster features new players while Europe-based stars take a break
With U.S. coach Emma Hayes giving many of her Europe-based players a break, there were…
Young Canadian talent on the move. Jade Rose and Annabelle Chukwu turning heads
Defender Jade Rose signed with Manchester City, while high-scoring teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu was called…
Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women’s sport has improved over 3 years
TORONTO — New data on the explosive growth of women’s sport in Canada underscores its…
Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC
After nine years in Germany, Kianz Froese was working on the family’s coffee plantation/farm in…
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk faces an FA charge in a doping case
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been formally charged by England’s Football Association…
Owner of the San Jose Earthquakes puts team on the market
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that…
Animal-rights protester runs onto field during Club World Cup match with anti-Morocco message
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An animal-rights activist ran onto the field during a Club World Cup…
Owner of the San Jose Earthquakes puts team on the market
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that…
Phil Foden has goal and assist to lead Manchester City past Wydad 2-0 in Club World Cup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phil Foden scored two minutes into the match and later had an…
Canada soccer coach Casey Stoney proud to take part in ‘Pride Celebration Match’
Coach Casey Stoney says she is proud to take part in Canada Soccer’s “Pride Celebration…
Kylian Mbappé sidelined with illness for Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé was sidelined for Real Madrid’s Club World Cup…
Chris Wilder out as Sheffield United’s US owners make managerial change
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Sheffield United parted ways with manager Chris Wilder on Wednesday after…
Alonso has disappointing start as Real Madrid coach in 1-1 draw against Al Hilal at Club World Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Xabi Alonso got off to a disappointing start at Real…
Real Madrid and Al Hilal players adjust to their new coaches in the Club World Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — New managers went head to head in the Club World…
Salzburg defeats Pachuca 2-1 in a Club World Cup opener
CINCINNATI (AP) — Karim Onisiwo scored a tiebreaking goal in the 76th minute to lead…
Kolo Muani, Conceição each score twice in Juventus’ 5-0 win over Al Ain in the Club World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceição each scored twice and Juventus closed…
Jesse Marsch, Canada Soccer face discipline from CONCACAF for Gold Cup actions
MIAMI — Canadian men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch is in trouble with CONCACAF again. The…
Soccer fans storm field in Libya and a Portuguese referee is injured during a suspended match
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A highly-anticipated derby in Libya’s top soccer league was suspended after…
‘Uphill battle’: Wales coach hikes mountain to announce squad for Women’s Euros
Seeking to scale new heights at the Women’s European Championship, Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson hiked…
Gattuso says Italy needs a different mentality to avoid missing another World Cup
ROME (AP) — Gennaro Gattuso is approaching his new job as the coach of an…
Mbappe discharged from hospital. No timeframe on when Real Madrid star will play at Club World Cup
MIAMI (AP) — Kylian Mbappe was discharged from the hospital Thursday after experiencing an acute…
Carlos Cuesta, 29, becomes youngest Serie A coach in nearly a century
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Carlos Cuesta has become the youngest coach in Serie A in…
Man City fined more than $1 million for repeatedly delaying Premier League kickoff times
Manchester City was fined more than one million pounds ($1.35 million) by the Premier League…
Palmeiras benefits from own goal, López scores for 2-0 defeat of Al-Ahly in Club World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Palmeiras benefited from an own goal by Al-Ahly’s Wessam Abou…