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Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
The Loons have undergone a makeover, and it's working. Soccer analyst Jon Marthaler walks you through reasons for their early success — and what could be ahead.
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Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women's world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year.
Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer.
European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Leaders of top European soccer leagues say they have no plans to take games to the United States, though acknowledged that could change pending a lawsuit in Manhattan.
Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot
There could be a surprising team from each of Europe's ''big five'' leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season.
Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
Emma Hayes didn't want anyone to get carried away by Chelsea's surprise 1-0 win over Barcelona last week in the Women's Champions League semifinals.
Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2
Manchester City chalked up another big win in its pursuit of an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title, with Phil Foden continuing his career-best scoring season with two goals in a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton on Thursday.
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare
Jurgen Klopp's hopes of a dream send-off were left in tatters after a 2-0 loss at Everton dealt a major blow to Liverpool's Premier League title bid on Wednesday.
Mbappe nets twice in 4-1 win over Lorient to put PSG on the verge of French league title
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Lorient to put Paris Saint-Germain on the verge of a record-extending 12th French league title on Wednesday.
Macron takes part in charity soccer game, showing off sporting prowess
French President Emmanuel Macron showed off his sporting prowess again Wednesday, this time as Paris gears up to hold the Summer Olympics.
Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
One of America's greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the most important moments in sports don't always end with a group of Champagne-soaked winners holding up a trophy.
Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead
Arsenal earned its biggest win ever over Chelsea as Kai Havertz scored twice against his former team in a 5-0 rout on Tuesday that solidified the Gunners' place atop the Premier League standings.
Spanish judge freezes a bank account of Piqué's company amid probe into Saudi deal to host Super Cup
A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption in the hosting of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
KC Current owners announce plans for stadium district along the Kansas City riverfront
The ownership group of the Kansas City Current announced plans Monday for the development of the Missouri River waterfront, where the club recently opened a purpose-built stadium for the National Women's Soccer League team.
Police in Greece raid homes and detain dozens in crackdown on deadly soccer violence
Police in Greece have raided multiple homes in Athens and detained dozens of suspects in a crackdown on soccer violence that led to the death of a police officer in December.
Even if Reynoso returns to Loons, his old role has disappeared
At some point, Emanuel Reynoso may return to Minnesota United. If that happens, however, the team's new coach made it clear Reynoso's centerpiece role with the Loons is history.
Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body's policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries.
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro gets 1st Serie A coaching job at Udinese
Fabio Cannavaro, captain of the Italy squad that won the 2006 World Cup, was given his first Serie A coaching job on Monday at relegation-threatened Udinese.
Oluwaseyi gets Loons going in 3-0 victory at Charlotte
Lod and Dotson added goals in the second half as Minnesota United overpowered a team that hadn't lost at home in 11 months.
U's McCauley wins share of Big Ten golf title after final-round 64
Isabella McCauley's final round was the best round of any golfer at the competition, and she is the Gophers' first Big Ten champion since 1989.