Weah, Balogun and Cardoso will miss Pochettino’s first U.S. games because of injuries

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun and Johnny Cardoso will miss Mauricio Pochettino’s first games as U.S. national team coach because of injuries. Brandon Vazquez, Alex Zendejas and Tanner Tessmann were added to the roster on Sunday. Weah has not played for...

Ten Hag future up in the air after Man United draws at Villa. Tottenham collapses in 3-2 loss

For Erik ten Hag, it's very simple. “We are all on board, together, on one page,” the Manchester United manager said of his relationship with the club’s leadership after a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. The next few days will determine...

Liverpool leads the way in the Premier League and gives Slot club record

Arne Slot earned a Liverpool record of nine wins from his first 10 games in charge after the club stayed on the top of the English Premier League on Saturday. Diogo Jota’s ninth-minute goal at Selhurst Park held up to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and ensure Slot would be looking down...

Landmark ruling from top EU court says some FIFA rules on transfers are contrary to EU law

Some FIFA rules on player transfers are contrary to European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement, the EU’s top court said on Friday. The ruling will likely lead to a shakeup of the soccer market's global regulations and could change the sport's...

College sports 'fraternity' jumping in to help athletes from schools impacted by Hurricane Helene

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — UNC Asheville soccer player Xander Naguib and his teammates are preparing to spend the next several weeks — or perhaps months — at the state's sister school in Charlotte, where they will be housed, fed and be able to continue playing sports. Given what...

Soccer player in England's second division suspended for biting opponent during ill-tempered game

PRESTON, England (AP) — A soccer player has been suspended for eight matches and fined 15,000 pounds (around $20,000) after biting an opponent during a heated match between Preston and Blackburn in England's second division. Preston's Milutin Osmajic admitted to an act of violent...

The European Union's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to EU law

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs. Messi scored twice in the final minutes of the first half, goalie Drake Callender stopped a penalty kick in the 84th minute and Inter...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield, Messi’s 46th worldwide trophy for club and country.

Days after being suspended Emi Martinez has Prince William celebrating in the Champions League

Days after being suspended by FIFA, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez produced heroics in front of the watching Prince William as Aston Villa sealed another famous win against Bayern Munich. The Prince of Wales was among the ecstatic crowd at Villa Park to watch his beloved...