Mauricio Pochettino out as Chelsea manager after one season with Premier League club

Emma Hayes' first roster as coach of the US women's team includes 2 players making national debut

Coach Emma Hayes has selected her first roster for the United States ahead of a pair of friendlies as she prepares to lead the women’s national team at the Paris Olympics. Hayes, named U.S. coach last November, finished her final season as coach of Chelsea on Saturday, winning the...

ESPN reaches 4-year extension to carry England's FA Cup in the U.S.

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN will carry England's FA Cup in the U.S. through 2028 after reaching a four-year extension with England's Football Association. The announcement was made Tuesday morning. ESPN has carried the tournament since 2018. The deal includes 79...

Man United's Rashford left out of England's provisional Euro 2024 squad after disappointing season

BURTON, Englan (AP) — Marcus Rashford was left out of England’s provisional squad for the European Championship on Tuesday. The Manchester United striker has paid the price for a disappointing season at club level and failed to make cut for Gareth Southgate’s initial 33-man...

Germany and Real Madrid great Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

MADRID (AP) — Toni Kroos will retire from soccer after trying to give Real Madrid yet another Champions League trophy and lead Germany to the European Championship title at home. The 34-year-old German midfielder said Tuesday it was a tough decision, but that the timing felt...

Liverpool confirms appointment of Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement

Liverpool has hired Arne Slot as its new manager to replace the departing Jurgen Klopp, the Premier League club confirmed Monday. Slot is taking on one of the biggest jobs in soccer after signing a long-term contract with the six-time European Cup winner and 19-time English champion....

French sports minister calls for sanctions after Monaco player tapes over anti-homophobia badge

PARIS (AP) — France's sports minister has called for soccer club Monaco to be sanctioned after one of its players covered over an anti-homophobia message on the team's shirt during the team's final league game on Sunday. The French league staged its annual campaign against...

Is Man City's Premier League dominance making soccer's most popular league boring?

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After the celebrations come the questions. A fourth straight Premier League title for Manchester City marks an unprecedented period of dominance by one team in English soccer. A sixth in seven seasons underlines City's superiority in a league that is...

Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal-scoring record in Gotham win

Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal, becoming the National Women's Soccer League all-time scoring leading, as Gotham FC earned a last-minute 2-1 win against the Chicago Red Stars at Red Bull Arena on Sunday night. In the 57th minute, Jenna Nighswonger crossed the ball to Esther...

Man City wins record fourth straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City won a record fourth straight Premier League title on Sunday by beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the season. City is the first team to be crowned champion of English soccer’s top division four years in a row after holding off...