Soccer

Marsch challenges Vancouver soccer fans to show up for Canada’s Gold Cup opener

TORONTO — Coach Jesse Marsch has a message for Vancouver ahead of Canada’s Gold Cup opener against Honduras next week: We need your support.

Jun 11, 2025 8:53 AM Read more >

Vinicius Júnior's goal sends Brazil to 2026 World Cup, delighting fans in Ancelotti's home debut

A goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil a place in the 2026 World Cup , quite a momentous home debut for Carlo Ancelotti as head coach. The once prolific duo at Real Madrid helped Brazil to a 1-0 win over Paraguay at Sao Paulo.

Jun 11, 2025 5:27 AM Read more >

What to know about the 2026 World Cup one year out

The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer's most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part.

Jun 11, 2025 4:32 AM Read more >

Bayer Leverkusen signs promising young defender Axel Tape from PSG

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed France youth international Axel Tape on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain’s under-19 team on Wednesday.

Jun 11, 2025 3:45 AM Read more >

Tuchel runs into early problems with England as critics circle

Hired amid skepticism because of his nationality, German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer’s birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966.

Jun 11, 2025 2:42 AM Read more >

Man City signs Reijnders from AC Milan to complete $150M spending spree

Manchester City concluded a $150 million spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup by announcing the signing of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on Wednesday.

Jun 11, 2025 1:13 AM Read more >

Wolf leads New York City FC against Atlanta United

Atlanta United FC (4-8-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (7-6-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) The Bronx, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Jun 10, 2025 11:17 PM Read more >

Canada wins Canadian Shield Tournament despite penalty shootout loss to Ivory Coast

TORONTO — It was a draw, a loss and a win — all in one. But when the dust settled, Canada emerged victorious at the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament.

Jun 10, 2025 9:31 PM Read more >

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams in the tournament to be co-hosted the United States, Mexico and Canada. Five-time champion Brazil qualified Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Jun 10, 2025 8:58 PM Read more >

On first 4-game losing streak since 2007, US looks unprepared with World Cup a year away

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The only bright side for the U.S. soccer team is the World Cup starts in a year, not this week.

Jun 10, 2025 8:28 PM Read more >