Soccer

Eberechi Eze signs contract extension at Crystal Palace until 2027

LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has signed a contract extension to stay with the Premier League club until 2027. The 25-year-old England international scored 10 goals last season and has one this campaign.

Nov 10, 2023 9:26 AM Read more >

Villarreal parts ways with 2nd coach of season after Pacheta exit

MADRID (AP) — Villarreal parted ways with its second coach of the season by announcing the departure of José “Pacheta” Rojo on Friday. Villarreal only managed five wins in 12 games across all competitions since Pacheta took over.

Nov 10, 2023 8:23 AM Read more >

James Maddison out of England squad because of ankle injury

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has been withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers because of an ankle injury that will likely keep him sidelined until January.

Nov 10, 2023 7:31 AM Read more >

Canada outclassed by stylish Spain in 2-0 loss at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

SURAKARTA, Indonesia — Canada's winless run at the FIFA U-17 World Cup stretched to 22 games Friday when it was outclassed 2-0 by a stylish Spain side in the tournament opener for both teams.

Nov 10, 2023 7:09 AM Read more >

Belgium coach Tedesco appreciative of Man City's use of winger Doku ahead of internationals

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco likes the way Manchester City is taking care of Jeremy Doku by not making him play every minute of a demanding season.

Nov 10, 2023 6:35 AM Read more >

Spain calls up Girona midfielder Aleix García for final 2 European qualifiers

MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called up four new players, including Girona midfielder Aleix García, on Friday for the final two European Championship qualifiers, with a place in next year's tournament already secured.

Nov 10, 2023 5:25 AM Read more >

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson extends contract at Brighton to 2029

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Promising young striker Evan Ferguson has extended his contract at Brighton to June 2029, the Premier League club said Friday.

Nov 10, 2023 3:46 AM Read more >

Houston Dynamo host Real Salt Lake in Western Conference finals

Real Salt Lake (14-12-8, fifth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Houston Dynamo (14-11-9, fourth in the Conference during the regular season) Houston; Saturday, 6 p.m.

Nov 10, 2023 12:17 AM Read more >

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war

Makram Daboub may be struggling to prepare his Palestinian team for the start of 2026 World Cup qualification but he takes some comfort, for now at least, that his players stuck in Gaza are safe.

Nov 9, 2023 10:05 PM Read more >

Manny Machado digs in at groundbreaking for San Diego FC's training complex and academy

EL CAJON, Calif.

Nov 9, 2023 4:07 PM Read more >