Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, involves two teams competing to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent’s net. It’s a thrilling game of skill, strategy, and teamwork.
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez tore his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his chances of making the U.S. roster for next year’s World Cup. The 26-year-old was hurt during Tuesday night’s US Open Cup quarterfinal against San Jose. Austin said Thursday he will have season-ending surgery. Vázquez fell without contact in the 69th…
Arsenal completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford on Thursday for a reported fee of up to 15 million pounds ($20 million). The 31-year-old Denmark international has signed a two-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. He is Arsenal’s third signing of the offseason after midfielder Martin Zubimendi and goalkeeper Kepa…
 Lionel Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer history with four consecutive multi-goal games, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami past the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night. Miami (10-3-5) has won four straight and is unbeaten in its last five. Defender Tanner Beason misplayed a header and Messi capitalized, scoring on…
Kylian Mbappe’s reunion against his former team ended up being a one-sided affair as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday to reach the Club World Cup final. Fabián Ruiz scored twice for PSG built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Mbappe and Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the…
A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to a one-year prison term for tax fraud when he was Real Madrid manager in 2014. The Madrid court also fined Ancelotti €386,000 ($452,187). Spanish prosecutors accused Ancelotti of defrauding the state of 1 million euros ($1 million) in 2014 and 2015. State prosecutors sought…
The FIFA Club World Cup continues as Paris SG and Real Madrid square off in New Jersey in a semifinal match. Here’s everything you need to know about Paris SG vs Real Madrid. How to watch PSG vs. Real Madrid Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. ET Location: MetLife Stadium, New York, NY…
Sweden advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2025 Women’s Euro by beating Poland 3-0 on Tuesday, a result that also sent Germany through to the knockout rounds from their group. A hat trick of headed goals by three different players was fair reward for relentless attacking down Sweden’s right flank that left the overmatched Poland…
Joao Pedro scored twice against his boyhood team in his first start for Chelsea, leading the Blues over Fluminense 2-0 Tuesday to assure an all-European Club World Cup final. A 23-year-old who had been at Fluminense from about age 10 until leaving for Watford in 2020, João Pedro scored in the 18th and 56th minutes…
Alexi Lalas Soccer Analyst I think the United States-Mexico rivalry is the best in international soccer. And it sucks to lose against your rivals. We saw that on Sunday when the U.S., missing a bunch of star players, lost to a more experienced Mexico team in the Gold Cup final. There are no moral victories….
Laken Litman College Football & Soccer Analyst While the U.S. men’s national team fell just short of claiming a trophy this summer, the squad must now shift its focus to the 2026 World Cup. For manager Mauricio Pochettino, that means honing in on 26 players who can help the team compete. On Sunday night in…
