Soccer

Calgary's Wild FC downs Halifax Tides 3-2 in Northern Super League

CALGARY — Calgary's Wild FC held off the Halifax Tides 3-2 on Thursday in the Northern Super League. Wild (3-2-2) scored three first-half goals before the winless Tides (0-5-1) countered with two late in the second.

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Brazil draws 0-0 with Ecuador in World Cup qualifying in Ancelotti's debut as coach

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw Thursday in a South American World Cup qualifying game that marked Carlo Ancelotti's debut as national team coach .

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Whitecaps report illness following CONCACAF Champions Cup final

The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last weekend's CONCACAF Champions Cup final have become ill.

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'Significant number' of Vancouver Whitecaps players, staff ill after game in Mexico

VANCOUVER — Several Vancouver Whitecaps players and staff are dealing with a gastrointestinal illness after visiting Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds experience to his 26-man CONCACAF Gold Cup roster

Veterans Alistair Johnston and Jonathan Osorio will rejoin Canada later this month for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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A judge tells federal agencies they can't enforce anti-trans bias policies against Catholic groups

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Ukraine soccer team on the road again, looking to bring hope to war-torn home

TORONTO — For the 30th-ranked Canadian men, Saturday's matchup with No. 25 Ukraine at the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament in Toronto is a chance to test themselves against elite European opposition.

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'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL

VANCOUVER — There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year — her first game as a professional soccer player, her first call up to Canada's senior women's team.

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Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders Thursday by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal.

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'It doesn't feel like a crisis': Wiegman says England squad is 'happy' ahead of Women's Euros

England coach Sarina Wiegman laughed off suggestions of a “crisis” in the camp ahead of the Women's European Championship title defense after a chaotic week when key, experienced players pulled out of selection for the tournament.

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