Tag: Professional soccer
Orlando’s Pato sidelined 3-6 weeks after knee surgery
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando forward Alexandre Pato is expected to be sidelined for three to six weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
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Challenge Cup final will include a limited number of fans
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Thorns will host Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup tournament final before a limited number of fans on Saturday,...
De la Fuente not worried about lack of games with Barcelona
MADRID — Spending more time with Barcelona’s reserves than with the first team hasn’t been a bad thing for young American winger Konrad de...
Cruz Azul advances in Champions League 4-1 over Toronto
<p>MEXICO CITY — Bryan Angulo scored in the second leg Tuesday night and Cruz Azul advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a...
Canadian MLS teams try to make best of relocation
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos looks forward to the day when he can focus solely on the soccer.
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CBS commentator apologizes for remark about PSG’s Di Maria
<p>MANCHESTER, England — CBS Sports commentator Jim Beglin has apologized for making “culturally insensitive remarks” about Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Angel Di Maria during the...
Chelsea ousts Madrid to set up all-English CL final vs City
LONDON — Chelsea will end a turbulent season by playing in the Champions League final after making the competition's most successful team look ordinary.
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FIFA president gets legal win, special prosecutor removed
<p>BELLINZONA, Switzerland — In a big legal win for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a special prosecutor investigating his meetings with Switzerland’s former attorney general...
FIFA president gets legal win, special prosecutor removed
BELLINZONA, Switzerland — In a big legal win for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a special prosecutor investigating his meetings with Switzerland’s former attorney general...
15-year-old sues for right to play in NWSL
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 15-year-old has sued in federal court for the right to play in the National Women's Soccer League, which doesn't allow...