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Loons' Lod says delaying mandatory military training 'wasn't the best decision'
Minnesota United attacker Robin Lod spent 10 winter weeks training in home country of Finland's forests.
Loons score 'angry' draw with Galaxy on Lod's goal late in second half
Somebody told Adrian Heath that he seemed angry after Wednesday's comeback 1-1 draw. He was. But the coach's crankiness wasn't directed at his team's play.
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Croatia police open fire during soccer fan clash; 2 injured
Croatian police opened fire with live ammunition during clashes on a highway with hundreds of soccer fans returning from a match in the capital, authorities said. Two fans and about a dozen police officers were injured.
Minnesota United at FC Dallas preview: Loons looking to break winless streak
While the Loons are winless in their last four, they haven't lost to FC Dallas in their last five consecutive matchups.
US Soccer Hall of Fame inductees praise equal pay agreement
Shannon Boxx, Christie Pearce Rampone and Linda Hamilton all celebrated this week's landmark equal pay agreement with U.S. Soccer as the three women were enshrined Saturday in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Mbappé signs new 3-year PSG deal after rejecting Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé celebrated with fans at Parc des Princes then scored a hat trick after signing a new three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday and turning down the chance again to join Real Madrid.
US women's soccer equal pay victory decades in the making
The U.S. women's national team has not only been wildly successful on the field, the players have also been unabashedly outspoken, using their platform to advocate for equal rights for themselves and others.
NBC has all scenarios covered for Championship Sunday
With the Premier League title race coming down to the final day of matches, NBC is pulling out all the stops in its coverage of Championship Sunday.
Tillman switching from Germany to US, Wright also on roster
Bayern Munich midfielder Malik Tillman is switching affiliation from Germany to the United States and is among 27 players invited to the Americans' next-to-last training camp ahead of the World Cup.
Bach says Russia ban is to protect athletes, not punish them
Russian athletes and officials who have been banned from international sports because of the war in Ukraine are being protected rather than punished, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Friday.
Entering US Soccer Hall, Dempsey finds pressure eased
Clint Dempsey acknowledges the limelight changed him later in his career as he felt responsible for his club and American soccer.
FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites on June 16
FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16.
Ismail Elfath of US picked among 36 World Cup referees
Ismail Elfath is the lone American among 36 referees selected by FIFA on Thursday for this year's World Cup.
'Wagatha Christie' libel lawyer says evidence was destroyed
A high-profile libel court battle between two British soccer spouses concluded Thursday, with one lawyer accusing the claimant, Rebekah Vardy, of deliberately destroying key evidence that allegedly showed she leaked her opponent's private social media posts to tabloid reporters.
Female referees to officiate men's World Cup for 1st time
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men's tournament for the first time in Qatar.
History on City's side as EPL title race heads into last day
Manchester City has history on its side ahead of the final-day title showdown with Liverpool in the English Premier League.
Heath predicts new surface at Allianz Field will be big improvement
Work to reinforce the current grass with synthetic fibers has already begun on the field and is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
Lod sparks Minnesota United to 1-1 draw with Galaxy
Robin Lod scored in the 87th minute to help Minnesota United earn a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy on Wednesday.
EXPLAINER: US Soccer's equal pay play and what it means
The U.S. Soccer Federation has agreed to pay its men's and women's national teams equally in a historic move that was years in the making.