Soccer

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1 on Wednesday night. Orlando (9-6-8) is winless four straight.

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Will Reilly scores first career goal as Atlanta United rallies in stoppage time to tie Fire 2-2

ATLANTA (AP) — Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time after subbing into the match in the second half to rally Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

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Pep Biel scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats DC United 2-1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pep Biel scored two goals, his first career multi-goal game in MLS, to help Charlotte FC beat D.C. United 2-1 on Wednesday night. Charlotte (10-11-2) is 3-0-1 at home against United all time.

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Euro 2025: Girelli's two goals lift Italy over Hegerberg's Norway into semifinals

GENEVA (AP) — On a night of goals and drama for two veteran star strikers, Cristiana Girelli got the better of Ada Hegerberg to send Italy into the semifinals of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday.

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How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

GENEVA (AP) — Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States — a sweltering preview of what players and fans may face when the U.S. co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada next summer.

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DC United names Swiss coach René Weiler to replace Lesesne

WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United has picked René Weiler to be its new coach. The team announced Wednesday that Weiler will take over once he receives a U.S. work permit.

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Leipzig signs Bakayoko, Maksimović and Diomande in triple-transfer blitz

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Three in one day.

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In a summer full of women's soccer, the Africa Cup of Nations has intrigue

Nigeria's Mission X has an ominous sounding name but a simple meaning. The Super Falcons aim to win a 10th overall Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Lamine Yamal to wear Barcelona's iconic No. 10 jersey next season

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal will switch to the No. 10 jersey at Barcelona, the same number Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi wore for the Catalan club.

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Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham undergoes shoulder injury and set to miss early part of season

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday and was expected to miss the start of the upcoming season.

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