Soccer

MLS: CF Montreal extend G Thomas Gillier’s loan through December

CF Montreal extended goalkeeper Thomas Gillier's loan from Bologna FC through December 2026. The transaction announced Friday includes an option to further extend the deal through June 2027. Gillier, 22, has...

FIFA: Analysis: USMNT quiet doubters as Mauricio Pochettino’s process pays off

The Australians were miffed that some pundits, including a few former U.S. national team players, mockingly gave them...

FIFA: No Pulisic, no problem: USMNT beat Australia 2-0 to clinch spot in knockout round

SEATTLE -- Mauricio Pochettino's plan to take the long view to the United States men's national team's run...

FIFA: U.S. secure spot in knockout round with 2-0 win over Australia

SEATTLE -- The United States men's national team secured a spot in the knockout round of the 2026...

FIFA: Canada’s Ismael Kone undergoes major leg surgery

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone underwent surgery to repair severe fractures in his lower left leg that occurred in...

FIFA: Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The World Cup comes with global attention and yet Germany's national team found an ideal spot to concentrate on its tasks...

FIFA: Somali referee ‘positive’ despite heartbreak over historic World Cup assignment

The Somali referee who has been denied entry into the United States ahead of the World Cup has spoken out about his ordeal. Omar Abdulkadir...

FIFA: Hosts to offer 770 free World Cup tickets to N.J. matches

A total of 770 free World Cup tickets have been made available to New Jersey residents for matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...

FIFA: Iran: World Cup ticket allotment rescinded

Iranian soccer fans planning to attend the World Cup in the United States have been denied tickets to the country's matches, Iran's football federation...

FIFA: Canada add Jayden Nelson to replace Marcelo Flores

Canada's World Cup team added Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson to the roster on Tuesday as a replacement for injured midfielder Marcelo Flores. Nelson, 23,...

MLS: Jim Curtin named Austin FC’s new coach for ’27 season

Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season,...