Soccer
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…
Bayer Leverkusen signs promising young defender Axel Tape from PSG
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed France youth international Axel Tape on a free…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…