Soccer

Palestinian players continue push for World Cup qualification amid war back home

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Mohammed Rashid once worked as a forklift driver in a Chicago warehouse.

Jun 11, 2024 2:10 PM Read more >

Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson gets contract extension from Toronto FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson to a one-year contract extension through 2025 with a team option for 2026. Johnson, 35, joined Toronto in January 2023 as a free agent after six seasons with New York City FC.

Jun 11, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against Brazil

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — U.S. captain Tyler Adams will be available in a limited role for the Americans' friendly game against Brazil on Wednesday night but forward Josh Sargent will miss his second straight match ahead of the Copa America.

Jun 11, 2024 9:32 AM Read more >

Switzerland complains to UEFA about quality of playing surface at Euro 2024 training camp

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — The Switzerland soccer federation formally complained about the quality of the playing surface at its training camp in Germany for the European Championship, UEFA said Tuesday.

Jun 11, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Injured Poland striker Robert Lewandowski will miss Euro 2024 opener

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland will be without injured star striker Robert Lewandowski for its opening game at the European Championship against the Netherlands on Sunday.

Jun 11, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Fledgling Northern Super League strikes broadcast deal with Bell Media, CBC Sports

TORONTO — The Northern Super League, Canada's new women's pro soccer circuit, has struck a broadcast deal. NSL games will be shown on TSN, CBC-Sports and Radio-Canada.

Jun 11, 2024 7:23 AM Read more >

Germany's all-time top scorer Miroslav Klose is Nuremberg's new coach

NUREMBERG, Germany (AP) — Miroslav Klose, Germany’s all-time top goal-scorer, is second-division Nuremberg's new coach.

Jun 11, 2024 6:14 AM Read more >

England manager Gareth Southgate says Euro 2024 could be his final tournament with the Three Lions

ERFURT, Germany (AP) — Gareth Southgate accepts the European Championship could be his final act as England manager. Southgate's contract expires after the Euros, which kick off Friday when Germany plays Scotland.

Jun 11, 2024 5:46 AM Read more >

Euro 2024 won't feature Europe's top striker. Who else is missing?

Goalkeepers and defenders: Exhale. The most feared striker in Europe won’t be playing at the European Championship. That’s because Erling Haaland’s Norway didn’t qualify.

Jun 11, 2024 5:09 AM Read more >

Teun Koopmeiners injury adds to Netherlands' midfield woes ahead of the European Championship

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands midfielder Teun Koopmeiners will miss the European Championship after suffering an injury before his country's final warmup match, the national soccer association announced Tuesday.

Jun 11, 2024 4:57 AM Read more >