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Loons lose lead late, fall 2-1 to Inter Miami
After Minnesota United took a 1-0 lead in the 65th minute, Indiana Vassilev scored two late goals for Miami.
AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press.
Smith scores twice, US women beat Colombia 3-0 in Colorado
Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half and the U.S. women's national team beat Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night to extend its home unbeaten streak to 68 games.
Vassilev lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 win over Minnesota United
Indiana Vassilev came off the bench and scored two goals in the final three minutes of regulation to rally Inter Miami CF to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday.
Former Astros GM Luhnow buys Spanish soccer club Leganés
An investment group led by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has bought Spanish soccer club Leganés.
Group asks for living wages, labor rights for 2026 World Cup
With this year's World Cup in Qatar clouded by labor and human rights issues, there's a push for the North American cities awarded games for the 2026 tournament to commit to livable wages, equitable hiring and worker protection.
Aurora remain unbeaten on pitch in first season
The Minnesota Aurora beat the Chicago Dutch Lions 3-1 on Friday night at TCO Stadium before a record crowd.
Athletes react to the Supreme Court's abortion decision
U.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe expressed her anger Friday over the Supreme Court's decision to strip the nation's constitutional protections for abortion, decrying an erosion of rights that women have had for a generation.
Former Brazil player Richarlyson says he is bisexual
Former Brazil and Sao Paulo midfielder Richarlyson said in a podcast on Friday that he is bisexual, a rare revelation in a country where macho culture in soccer is rife.
Preview: Loons, Inter Miami meet for first time
The Loons are 11th in the Western Conference; Miami is 10th in the East.
Heath inks two-year extension, says Loons must keep building
The Loons reached the playoffs the past three seasons but sit in 11th place in the MLS Western Conference.
Maradona's medical personnel to face homicide trial
An Argentinian judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical personnel involved in the care of soccer star Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence.
Title IX: Scurry's career, law forever linked at Smithsonian
Briana Scurry's U.S. national soccer team jersey is at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in a permanent display that notes the contribution of Title IX to leveling the playing field.
Swimming's new transgender policy could impact other sports
Bans on transgender women in international swimming and rugby this week opened the door for track and field to consider following suit in what could turn into a wave of policy changes in Olympic sports.
Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison plays with 'darkness and fun'
How songs come to Sophie Allison is pretty simple. They just sort of show up, raw and in need of attention.
Cobi Jones on how far Major League Soccer has come, and the path forward
The former Los Angeles Galaxy and U.S. National Team standout was in St. Paul recently promoting the MLS All-Star Game.
US to play Japan, Saudi Arabia in last World Cup warmups
The United States will play Japan and Saudia Arabia in its last two World Cup warmups.
New this week: Luke Combs, Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Aurora defeats Kaw Valley, stays undefeated through seven matches
Maya Hansen scored in the first half and Cat Rapp added a goal early in the second half as Minnesota Aurora raised its record to 6-0-1.
Turner doesn't play in MLS finale as Revs top Minnesota 2-1
Matt Turner sat the bench for his final game with the New England Revolution before his transfer to Arsenal, a 2-1 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.