Tag: Professional soccer
FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
<p>ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
Girl, 8, throws mattress from burning home, jumps to safety
CHICAGO — An 8-year-old Chicago girl whose mother was at work somehow managed to toss a mattress from her family's third-story window during a...
Estonia-Czech WCup qualifier moved to Poland due to virus
PRAGUE — Estonia's home match against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying has been moved to Poland because of new coronavirus restrictions.
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Oregon to allow limited fans at outdoor sporting events
<p>The Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns will be able to welcome a limited number of fans back to home soccer games starting next...
Estonia-Czech WCup qualifier moved to Poland due to virus
<p>PRAGUE — Estonia's home match against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying has been moved to Poland because of new coronavirus restrictions.</p>
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Dembele recalled by France after more than 2 years away
PARIS — Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele was recalled to the France squad on Thursday after an absence of more than two years.
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Ronaldo named Serie A player of the year again
MILAN — Cristiano Ronaldo was named the Italian league player of the year on Friday for the second successive time.
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Yedlin scores 1st goal for Galatasaray, then gets ejected
<p>American defender DeAndre Yedlin scored his first goal for Galatasaray, then was ejected during a 4-3 loss to visiting Caykur Rizespor on Friday night...
Llanez replaced on US Olympic qualifying roster by Tessman
CHICAGO — Midfielder Ulysses Llanez will miss Olympic men’s soccer qualifying because of an ankle injury and was replaced on 20-man the U.S. roster...
Yedlin scores 1st goal for Galatasaray, then gets ejected
American defender DeAndre Yedlin scored his first goal for Galatasaray, then was ejected during a 4-3 loss to visiting Caykur Rizespor on Friday night...