Soccer

NWSL: Chicago Stars mutually part ways with M Leilanni Nesbeth

Chicago Stars FC and midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Tuesday. Nesbeth, 24, whose contract was due to expire at the 2026 season, is now...

NWSL: Gotham F Katie Lampson announces retirement at 34

Two-time NWSL champion Katie Lampson announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday at age 34. The Gotham FC...

MLS: Reports: Toronto acquiring Real Salt Lake M Nelson Palacio

Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Colombian midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake, multiple outlets...

MLS: Austin FC sign Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta

Austin FC signed Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta on Tuesday through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30. The...

FIFA: Kylian Mbappe delivers another brace as France routs Sweden

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Kylian Mbappe scored his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals to keep chasing...

FIFA: New Zealand’s Elijah Just scores twice, but Iran rally for draw

Elijah Just scored a brace and Chris Wood had a pair of assists to help New Zealand, ranked 85th by FIFA, garner a 2-2...

FIFA: Christian Pulisic ‘good’ despite training separately from US team

Despite training away from his U.S. teammates on Monday in Irvine, Calif., Christian Pulisic is expected to be ready for the Americans' Friday match...

FIFA: Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk criticizes World Cup water breaks

FIFA's installation of mandatory hydration breaks at every World Cup match hasn't been as controversy-free as the organization might have hoped. On Monday, Netherlands...

FIFA: Maxi Araujo, Uruguay claw back for 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia

Maxi Araujo cleaned up an 80th-minute rebound opportunity to help Uruguay salvage a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in both teams' Group H opener...

MLS: Improved Earthquakes sign coach Bruce Arena through 2028-29 season

Bruce Arena, who has guided the San Jose Earthquakes to vast improvement in his second season as head coach and sporting director, signed a...

FIFA: Cape Verde’s debut draw a win for Africa, ‘so-called minor’ nations

Cape Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday in Atlanta delivered a triumphant blow for all smaller nations whose inclusion in the first...