Soccer

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…

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…

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…

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…
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,…

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…

One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security
NEW YORK (AP) — A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been…

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia
Connor Metcalfe scored his first goal for Australia and Mitchell Duke iced the 2-1 victory…

Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era
Manchester City kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki…

Juventus keeps faith in Tudor as coach and PSG’s Kolo Muani staying for Club World Cup
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus coach Igor Tudor is to stay in charge next season…