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Soccer Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos named GM of the Portland Thorns

Jan. 07, 2025 20:01 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former U.S. national team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday. Agoos, who also had a lengthy Major League Soccer career, replaces Karina LeBlanc, who has...

Bournemouth signs teenage defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United

Jan. 03, 2025 13:04 PM EST

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Premier League club Bournemouth signed 18-year-old American defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United on Friday. The center back, who made his Major League Soccer debut at age 15, signed a long-term deal though neither club disclosed financial terms of the...

Wayne Rooney fired as Plymouth coach with team last in Championship

Dec. 31, 2024 11:26 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — Wayne Rooney was fired as Plymouth Argyle coach on Tuesday after just seven months in charge of the struggling Championship team. The 39-year-old former England and Manchester United striker was hired in May and departs with Plymouth last in the English second tier...