Soccer

MLS: Robert Lewandowski could debut as Fire host Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Chicago Fire on Thursday when the MLS regular season resumes play, and what was already an intriguing matchup between two of the league's top...

MLS: Ankle surgeries sideline two New York City FC regulars

New York City FC announced Wednesday that midfielder Aiden O'Neill and defender Kai Trewin will be out indefinitely...

MLS: Montreal, Toronto meet with eye on second-half charges

Coach Philippe Eullaffroy will hope to continue steering CF Montreal in the right direction when they host Toronto...

MLS: LA Galaxy sign Finnish F Robert Taylor through 2026

The Los Angeles Galaxy signed free agent forward Robert Taylor of Finland on Wednesday. The 31-year-old is under contract...

MLS: Atlanta United sign Chile D Paulo Diaz

Paulo Diaz, a defender for the Chile international team and formerly River Plate, signed with Atlanta United on...

FIFA: Stingy Spain take scoreless streak into semifinals vs. Belgium

Mikel Merino is relishing Spain's opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup, although first up is a quarterfinal matchup against Belgium...

FIFA: England’s Jarell Quansah gets 2-match ban for red card vs. Mexico

FIFA extended England defender Jarell Quansah's red-card suspension to two matches on Thursday, meaning he will also miss the World Cup semifinal if his...

FIFA: Report: US star Christian Pulisic suffered microfracture vs. Belgium

U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic is expected to be sidelined several weeks with a bone bruise and microfracture in his right leg....

FIFA: France primed for rematch with Morocco side that won’t have top scorer

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- France and Morocco meet on Thursday in the World Cup's first quarterfinal, reprising their engrossing semifinal in 2022. France again will be...

FIFA: Mexico name national team legend Rafael Marquez as new manager

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), with an eye on the 2030 World Cup, announced Rafael "Rafa" Marquez as head coach of the national team...

MLS: Earthquakes sign Scotland’s World Cup GK Angus Gunn

The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn, the starter for Scotland's World Cup squad. The 30-year-old free agent, who previously played for England's Nottingham...