Tag: Professional soccer
Toronto FC fires head coach Chris Armas
TORONTO — Toronto FC fired head coach Chris Armas on Sunday in the wake of a 7-1 loss at D.C. United, the club’s sixth...
‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America
BRASILIA, Brazil — Argentina is enjoying the “Barcelona version” of Lionel Messi at the Copa America ahead of his 150th appearance for the national...
US to play Canada at Nashville, 1st home World Cup qualifier
CHICAGO — The United States’ first home World Cup qualifier, against Canada on Sept. 5, will be at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
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A decade in waiting, Henderson finally scores for England
ROME — After 10 years and more than 60 games, Jordan Henderson has finally experienced the feeling of scoring for England's national team.
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Zardes, Revolution own goal help Crew rally for 2-2 tie
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew rallied to tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Saturday night in the first...
Brazil calls striker Richarlison into Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named striker Richarlison to its Olympic soccer team on Friday. The 24-year-old is currently playing at Copa...
Top-scoring Spain with concerns up front at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Spain has advanced to the European Championship semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournament.
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Italy’s players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win
MUNICH — The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola Serenade.
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England wins again, reaches semifinals at Euro 2020
ROME — Harry Kane scored twice and England overwhelmed Ukraine 4-0 Saturday to reach the European Championship semifinals.
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Emma Hayes extends contract as Chelsea women’s manager
LONDON — Chelsea women's manager Emma Hayes signed a contract extension on Friday after leading the team to the English title and its first...
