Soccer

Marcus Rashford in Barcelona to complete loan move from Manchester United

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona’s already impressive front line is about to be boosted by the signing of Marcus Rashford.

Jul 21, 2025 4:55 AM Read more >

Germany running out of defenders to face tournament favorite Spain at Euro 2025

ZURICH (AP) — Germany defender Sarai Linder has been ruled out of her team’s Women’s European Championship semifinal against Spain, leaving the eight-time champion short of defenders against the tournament favorites.

Jul 21, 2025 3:38 AM Read more >

Italy is one win away from women’s Euro final, 3 years after players were permitted to turn pro

Italy is one win away from reaching the final of the Women’s European Championship, but just three years ago its players couldn’t even get professional contracts in their own country.

Jul 21, 2025 2:05 AM Read more >

Court rules Mississippi's social media age verification law can go into effect

A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled.

Jul 20, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

England's Jess Carter reveals racial abuse at Euro 2025, FA has contacted police

ZURICH (AP) — England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France .

Jul 20, 2025 9:07 AM Read more >

Rainbow armbands are dividing opinion at Euro 2025

Some captains are wearing them, some are not. Rainbow armbands at the Women’s European Championship are proving more divisive than perhaps intended for a symbol promoting tolerance and inclusion.

Jul 20, 2025 6:56 AM Read more >

Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego tie Whitecaps 1-1, remain atop Western Conference

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Pilcher scored his first Major League Soccer goal for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference.

Jul 19, 2025 11:05 PM Read more >

Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego remain atop Western Conference, tie Whitecaps 1-1

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Pilcher scored his first goal in MLS for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top-two teams in the Western Conference.

Jul 19, 2025 10:59 PM Read more >

Omir Fernández scores in stoppage time to rally Timbers to 1-1 tie with Minnesota United

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Omir Fernández subbed into the match in the 86th minute and scored in stoppage time as the Portland Timbers rallied for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night.

Jul 19, 2025 10:55 PM Read more >

Surridge scores, Willis earns clean sheet as Nashville beats Toronto 1-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored his 18th goal of the season, Joe Willis earned his ninth clean sheet and Nashville beat Toronto FC 1-0 in Major League Soccer action on Saturday night.

Jul 19, 2025 10:50 PM Read more >