Soccer

BERLIN (AP) — Clashes between weapon-wielding fans. Organized fights between hundreds of supporters. Late-night attacks. Life-threatening injuries.

Columbus Crew (6-2-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (9-5-2, third in the Eastern Conference) The Bronx, New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE NYCFC +113, Columbus +222, Draw +246; over/under is 2.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Four days after one of their worst matches, Christian Pulisic and the U.S. soccer team stopped an 11-game losing streak to Brazil with a spirted 1-1 draw that left them with a positive mindset heading into the Copa America.

The Chicago Red Stars are looking for an alternative venue for their Sept. 21 home game against the San Diego Wave because of a just-announced music festival at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Possible team training camps for the 2026 World Cup include sites in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Cincinnati; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis; Salt Lake City; San Antonio; and Westfield, Indiana.

MUNICH (AP) — Clarity for players and spectators and zero tolerance for serious foul play and dissent — that’s what referees have been tasked with at the European Championship .

Lionel Messi says Inter Miami will be “my last club.” The 36-year-old World Cup champion isn't thinking about joining an Argentine club to write the last chapter of playing career. “I think Inter Miami is going to be my last club.

PRAGUE (AP) — Slavia Prague midfielder Petr Ševčík has replaced the injured Michal Sadílek for the Czech Republic ahead of the European Championship, the national team said Wednesday.

The men’s Olympic soccer tournament will be a showcase for some of soccer's rising talents.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the face of this year's Copa America.