Soccer

SAO PAULO (AP) — Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer body CONMEBOL, apologized Tuesday for his remarks the previous day comparing Brazilian clubs to a chimpanzee from Tarzan films.

CHICAGO (AP) — Defenders Antonee Robinson and Auston Trusty and midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the United States’ CONCACAF Nations League final four matches and were replaced on the roster Tuesday by midfielders Jack McGlynn, Maximilian Arfsten

Unknown to most, the Des Moines Menace have got some big names on their roster — retired MLS stars Sacha Kljestan and Benny Feilhaber among them — and they’re aiming to make some noise in the U.S. Open Cup. Problem is, they’ve never played together.

The expansion National Women's Soccer League team that will kick off next year in Denver has unveiled plans for a new downtown soccer stadium.

Despite the growing attention on women's soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investment.

PARIS (AP) — France defender Jules Koundé said “firm” action should be taken against Paris Saint-Germain fans who unfurled an insulting banner aimed at Adrien Rabiot and his mother in the game against Marseille.

It must feel like anything is possible for Dan Burn right now. A day after ending Newcastle's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy , the defender met with new England coach Thomas Tuchel after receiving his first call-up for the national team.

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser admits he was "blown away" when he watched Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in Kansas City in a September friendly. "I have to think Canada's back four is among the most athletic in the world," Fraser marvelled.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City star Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw could miss both legs against Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarterfinals because of a muscle injury.

PARIS (AP) — The French league has pushed back Paris Saint-Germain's match against Nantes next month to allow PSG better preparation for its Champions League quarterfinal against Aston Villa.