Soccer

Berhalter speaks with Gio Reyna for first time since family feud, invites him to training

NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter spoke with Gio Reyna for the first time in nine months since a family feud erupted into public view following the World Cup, and the returning U.S.

Oct 5, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Interim coach Mauro Biello has much to do with not much time ahead of November tests

Tasked with filling the sizable shoes of John Herdman, at least for the short-term, interim Canada coach Mauro Biello has a lot to do in little time.

Oct 5, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

Man United's Maguire keeps England place after Southgate hit out at 'joke' criticizm of defender

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Out of favor at Manchester United and off the back of an own goal for England , Harry Maguire remains in Gareth Southgate's plans ahead of next year's European Championship.

Oct 5, 2023 9:52 AM Read more >

Lionel Messi picked for Argentina squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi was picked Thursday for Argentina's next two World Cup qualifying matches despite muscular pains that have kept him off the field for two weeks. The 36-year-old Messi has missed five of Inter Miami’s last six matches.

Oct 5, 2023 9:50 AM Read more >

After 248 days atop the Premier League last season, Arsenal aims for statement win against Man City

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal spent 248 days at the top of the Premier League last season and still ended up empty-handed. By Sunday night it could return to the summit of England's top division and deliver a big statement in the process.

Oct 5, 2023 9:03 AM Read more >

Lazio looking to draw on Champions League spirit to turn things around in Serie A

MILAN (AP) — Lazio will be looking to draw on the spirit of its Champions League campaign to turn things around in Serie A. Lazio hosts Atalanta on Sunday having won just two of its opening seven league matches, losing four of them.

Oct 5, 2023 6:38 AM Read more >

Xabi Alonso marks a successful year in charge at Bayer Leverkusen ahead of Rhine derby with Cologne

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — From the relegation zone to the top of the standings. Not a bad first year in charge for Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen .

Oct 5, 2023 2:56 AM Read more >

Whitecaps defeat St. Louis, get help on the scoreboard to clinch MLS playoff spot

VANCOUVER — By clinching a Major League Soccer playoff spot, the Vancouver Whitecaps have reached "the minimum expectation" for their season, says striker Ryan Gauld. The Whitecaps scored three second-half goals to defeat St.

Oct 5, 2023 12:30 AM Read more >

Lassi Lappalainen scores in 95th minute to help Montreal tie the Dynamo 1-1

MONTREAL (AP) — Lassi Lappalainen scored in second-half stoppage time to help CF Montreal tie the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Wednesday night.

Oct 4, 2023 11:19 PM Read more >

Brian White scores his 15th goal and the Whitecaps beat St. Louis City to clinch playoff spot

Brian White scored his 15th goal of the season and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat St. Louis City 3-0 on Wednesday night to clinch an MLS playoff spot.

Oct 4, 2023 11:13 PM Read more >