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Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 for 3rd MLS Cup

Columbus Crew players celebrate as Christian Ramírez holds up the trophy after defeating Los Angeles FC to win the MLS championship

The Crew added the title to their championships in 2008, when they beat the New York Red Bulls, and 2020, when they defeated the Seattle Sounders.

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Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

No Santos player will wear Pelé's No. 10 until the club returns to Serie A, new club president says

No player of Brazil's Santos team will wear the number 10 jersey made globally famous by the late Pelé as long as the club plays in the country's second division, the new club president said Saturday.

Minnesota United plans to keep McAuley as interim coach, for now

The Loons will start practicing for a new season next month with Sean McAuley remaining as interim coach, the team announced Tuesday.

  • New Loons soccer boss El-Ahmad ready to leave Barnsley FC on Dec. 15
  • Loons sign Taylor to two-year deal and exercise Boxall’s option
  • Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps U.S. women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition match

US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women's World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan.


Saudi sports minister says 2034 World Cup could be hosted in summer or winter despite desert heat

Saudi Arabia is looking into the possibility of hosting the 2034 men's World Cup during the traditional months of June-July despite daily temperatures above 100 degrees F (38 C), according to the desert kingdom's sports minister.


Greek soccer matches postponed after clashes leave police officer in critical condition

This weekend's top-level soccer matches in Greece have been postponed following serious clashes involving sports fans that left a police officer in critical condition after he was hit by a flare.


PSG sells minority stake to US firm Arctos Partners

Paris Saint-Germain owner Qatar Sports Investments agreed to sell a minority stake to U.S. private equity platform Arctos Partners on Thursday.


Analysis: EPL goes goal crazy because of longer games, attack-minded coaches and more red cards

Here's something to fuel the Premier League's rampant PR machine.


Rubiales 'seemingly forcefully kissed' an England player on face at Women's World Cup

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales ''seemingly forcefully kissed'' an England player on her face before kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the Women's World Cup, according to English Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt.


Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps U.S. women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition match

Jaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States a 2-1 comeback victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americans' final match of the year.


European soccer body UEFA pledges at UN to do more to promote human rights and fight discrimination

European soccer body UEFA went to the United Nations on Tuesday pledging to do more to promote human rights and protect women from abuse in the sport.


Lawyers for woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault seek maximum 12-year sentence for player

Lawyers for the woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault are asking for the maximum sentence of 12 years in prison for the Brazilian soccer player.


Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer

Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.


New Loons soccer boss El-Ahmad ready to leave Barnsley FC on Dec. 15

Khaled El-Ahmad, the Loons' new sporting director and chief soccer officer, came from Sweden, eager to learn, and began building a soccer career at Wisconsin-Milwaukee.


EPL sells domestic TV rights for record $8.45B in next 4-year cycle

The Premier League sold its domestic TV rights for 6.7 billion pounds ($8.4 billion) for the next four-year cycle, for what the competition said on Monday was the largest sports media rights deal ever concluded in Britain.


Christian Pulisic enjoying new lease of life at Milan ahead of Copa America

Christian Pulisic came to AC Milan to revive his flagging club career. The United States standout is doing just that and then some.


Haaland furious with referee as Man City draws with Tottenham in 6-goal Premier League thriller

Pep Guardiola said it would be fun.


Titleholder Italy joins Spain, Croatia in tough group at Euro 2024. Host Germany opens vs Scotland

Italy and Spain will add to their storied European Championship rivalry next year, after the defending champion and two-time recent winner were drawn together in a tough group with World Cup semifinalist Croatia and Albania on Saturday.


Tim Howard elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame

Goalkeeper Tim Howard was elected to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday and will be inducted on May 4.


Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of ''Messi! Messi!'' ringing in his ears from delighted Al-Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al-Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh Derby on Friday.


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