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US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Tyler Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 on Sunday night for its third straight CONCACAF Nations League title.
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Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men's national soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia.
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
Major League Soccer and its referees announced a seven-year labor contract Tuesday, ending a 37-day lockout that led to the use of replacement officials.
U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologizes for sharing 'insensitive and hurtful' social media posts
Korbin Albert, a midfielder for the U.S. women's national team, apologized Thursday night for having liked and shared social media posts that she described as ''offensive, insensitive and hurtful."
Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M
Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet.
Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary
Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she ''wasn't done'' in Portland.
Endrick and Yamal shine as Vinícius Júnior's Brazil draws 3-3 with Spain in 'One Skin' friendly
Teenagers Lamine Yamal and Endrick took the spotlight as Brazil drew 3-3 with Spain on Tuesday in the ''One Skin'' international friendly that was set up to highlight the fight against racism after a series of insults aimed at the Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.
Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs
Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. Georgia and Poland held their nerve in penalty shootouts. All are going to the European Championship.
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
Ricky Hill packed his bags and prepared to uproot his life again. Next stop: Chicago. The former England international soccer player is accustomed to making sacrifices and traveling far to build his coaching career, an effort he says has been stymied because he is Black.
Germany to impose security checks on all its borders during soccer's European Championship
Germany will carry out border controls at all its frontiers during soccer's European Championship in June and July, the country's top security official told local media.
Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain's 'One Skin' game against Brazil
Vinícius Júnior clenched his right fist and raised it high above his head after scoring at Mestalla Stadium, posing for a moment to make sure everyone noticed.
China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions
A star South Korean soccer player who was detained and investigated in China for nearly a year over bribery allegations has been released and returned home, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Monday.
CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowd
The U.S.-Mexico CONCACAF Nations League final match was suspended in the late stages for the second straight year because of homophobic chants by pro-Mexican fans.
Russia's soccer friendly against Paraguay put off indefinitely due to Moscow terrorist attack
The Russian Football Union said Saturday that its team's friendly against Paraguay scheduled for Moscow on Monday has been put off indefinitely due to the terrorist attack near the capital.
Brazil soccer chief says rape convictions for Alves and Robinho ends 'nefarious chapter'
Brazil soccer chief Ednaldo Rodrigues says the rape convictions of former internationals Dani Alves and Robinho ends ''one of the most nefarious chapters'' in the country's sports history.
Nike's new England men's soccer shirt is causing a stir with its recolored flag
England's new men's soccer team shirt is causing a bit of a stir. It's not just the price that's vexing some.
Security cited for canceling Israel men's soccer exhibition game at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week
Israel's soccer friendly at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week was canceled on Friday. UEFA cited the ''current security situation'' as a reason.
Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League final
Haji Wright was at an airport in England last weekend about to leave for Dubai during the international break when his phone rang. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter asked him to replace injured Josh Sargent on the American roster.
Former soccer star Robinho starts 9-year prison sentence in Brazil for 2013 rape in Italy
Former soccer star Robinho started serving a nine-year prison sentence in his native Brazil on Thursday more than 10 years after he was first accused of raping a woman in Italy.
Nike deal ends German soccer's long-standing relationship with Adidas
German soccer and Adidas are breaking up.