Soccer

Morris scores twice, U.S. soccer squeaks past Martinique in Gold Cup

Failing to break through in the first half, the U.S. built a 2-0 lead on goals by Omar Gonzalez in…

July 12, 2017

Wayne Rooney rejoins Everton after 13 years at Manchester United

The 31-year-old Rooney, the most recognized and scrutinized English soccer player, has been getting accustomed to a reduced status after…

July 9, 2017

Professional Sports

U.S. held to tie by Panama in Gold Cup opener

After scoring in his U.S. debut last weekend against Ghana, the England-born Dwyer put the Americans ahead in the 50th…

July 8, 2017

Professional Sports

Mexico soccer coach Osorio banned from Gold Cup for insults

FIFA banned Osorio for six matches on Friday for his behavior during the Confederations Cup third-place game last Sunday, when…

July 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Sudan banned by FIFA, CAF throws 3 clubs out of competitions

Two of the clubs were disqualified from the African Champions League hours before they were due to play Friday night.…

July 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Kristik hired to run North American World Cup bid

Kristik was executive director at Infront, where he worked from 2001-08, then was managing director of bid planning and operations…

July 6, 2017

Professional Sports

Costa Rica-US.. World Cup qualifier to be in New Jersey

The site was announced Thursday. The Americans play Honduras four days later at San Pedro Sula, then complete the final…

July 6, 2017

Professional Sports

Platini loses again as Swiss judges uphold 4-year FIFA ban

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, right, with former FIFA vice president President Michel Platini, left.Walter Bieri/Keystone file The Swiss Federal Tribunal…

July 6, 2017

Professional Sports

Dom Dwyer and Sydney Leroux live out soccer’s American Dream

First husband-and-wife to score goals for U.S. national teams

July 3, 2017

Professional Sports

Rapids auction jerseys to help teammate’s mom fight cancer

Former University of Denver star, mom get assist off the field

July 3, 2017

Professional Sports

One is enough for young Germans to win Confederations Cup final

Physical match ends in 1-0 win against rough Chile team

July 2, 2017

Professional Sports

Dom Dwyer scores in debut as U.S. beats Ghana 2-1

Acosta adds goal as new lineup works out well for Arena

July 1, 2017

Professional Sports

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi to marry childhood sweetheart

The player who shines with the ball by his feet appears to be extremely shy off the field. But the…

June 28, 2017

Professional Sports

Time to impress: U.S. players eye World Cup spots at Gold Cup

With stars absent, young group has opportunity to prove themselves

June 26, 2017

Professional Sports

FIFA’s video review system under scrutiny again in Russia

Players, coaches, fans confused and frustrated with early results

June 25, 2017

Professional Sports

Ronaldo heads Portugal to victory against Russia at Confederations Cup

Header in 8th minute enough for the win

June 21, 2017

Professional Sports

Bruce Arena rebuilds U.S. confidence after Klinsmann

Team responding to Hall of Fame coach

June 12, 2017

Professional Sports

U.S. and Mexico tie, share points at Azteca Stadium

Bradley scores in 6th minute, Mexico answers in 23rd

June 11, 2017

Professional Sports

U.S. players thinking of 3 points in Mexico, not border wall

Arena, players not worried about political tension

June 10, 2017

Professional Sports

U.S. beats Trinidad 2-0 in qualifying

Pulisic scores both goals in second half

June 8, 2017

High School Sports

Demons dominate postseason soccer awards

Klone gets All-State Honorable Mention; four others receive SWL honors

June 8, 2017

Professional Sports

U.S. women’s soccer beats rival Sweden in friendly

A perfectly timed run from the midfield by Crystal Dunn led to a through-ball for Lavelle inside the 18-yard box.…

June 8, 2017

Professional Sports

Fox plans all-American World Cup broadcast crew

“Soccer in our country is at a point now where I think we’re ready to do that, and we have…

June 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Qatar’s unifying World Cup vision erodes as nations cut ties

“Just think together of what we can achieve together,” Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the wife of the Qatar’s…

June 6, 2017