Tag: Men’s soccer
US men’s soccer to play at Northern Ireland on March 28
<p>CHICAGO — The U.S. men’s soccer team will play 45th-ranked Northern Ireland in an exhibition at Belfast’s Windsor Park on March 28 in the...
Austin FC signs Argentina’s Pochettino as designated player
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Attacking midfielder Tomas Pochettino has signed with Austin as the Major League Soccer expansion club's second designated player.</p>
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Servania 2nd American this week to join Austria’s St. Pölten
Brandon Servania became the second American midfielder acquired by Austria’s St. Pölten in two days.
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Bale’s homecoming at Tottenham proving a major letdown
Complete with a flexed bicep emoji, Gareth Bale posted a seemingly encouraging fitness update to his 43.7 million followers on Instagram ahead of Tottenham’s...
Santi Mina nets 2 as Celta beats Elche 3-1 in La Liga
MADRID — Striker Santi Mina scored twice as Celta Vigo showed off its talented attack in beating Elche 3-1 in the Spanish league on...
Lyon extends streak with 5-1 win over Ajaccio in French Cup
<p>PARIS — Lyon posted its fifth consecutive win in all competitions with a 5-1 thrashing of second-division Ajaccio in the French Cup on Tuesday.</p>
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UAE sheikh’s investment in Israeli soccer club put on hold
<p>JERUSALEM — Plans for an Emirati sheikh to purchase a 50% ownership stake in Israel's famed and controversial Beitar Jerusalem soccer club have been...
AP Interview: Villa’s Neil Taylor mentors UK Asian players
When Neil Taylor watches his son play under-8s matches, the participation challenges become immediately apparent for English football.
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Chile hires Lasarte as coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers
SANTIAGO, Chile — MartÃn Lasarte has been hired to coach Chile’s national soccer team, replacing Reinaldo Rueda.
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Bologna, Benevento draw 1-1 and swap places on Serie A table
BOLOGNA, Italy — Coach Filippo Inzaghi returned to his former Bologna club and watched his Benevento side recover a 1-1 draw in the snow...