Soccer

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini announces his playing retirement from LAFC at 39

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has retired from professional soccer after a 22-year career.

Dec 12, 2023 10:48 AM Read more >

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of World Cup

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of last year's World Cup in Qatar.

Dec 12, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >

Osimhen wins African player of year ahead of key Champions League game. Oshoala takes women's award

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Victor Osimhen prepared for a key Champions League game Tuesday by being named African player of the year for his goals that lifted Napoli to its first Italian league title in 33 years.

Dec 12, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026.

Dec 12, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera

MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances for D.C. last season.

Dec 12, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties

An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles.

Dec 12, 2023 9:07 AM Read more >

Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension

LYON, France — Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025.

Dec 12, 2023 8:51 AM Read more >

Premier League clubs close loophole by limiting spread of transfer-fee costs to five years

LONDON (AP) — Premier League teams will only be able to spread the cost of players' transfer fees over a maximum period of five years, closing a loophole that has been exploited most notably by Chelsea over the last two years.

Dec 12, 2023 8:20 AM Read more >

German soccer federation to prosecute perpetrators of online racist abuse

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German soccer federation will start prosecuting people who direct racist abuse and hate speech at players online.

Dec 12, 2023 7:37 AM Read more >

Parrish and Sylla each score to help Clemson beat Notre Dame for program's 4th men's soccer title

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Seniors Brandon Parrish and Ousmane Sylla each scored, and No. 9 Clemson held off No. 2 Notre Dame 2-1 on Monday night to claim the program's second national championship in three seasons.

Dec 11, 2023 6:53 PM Read more >