Tag: Soccer
US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States defeated Mexico 4-0 on Monday in...
Russell, Shelton score late, Sporting KC beats Galaxy 2-0
CARSON, Calif. — Johnny Russell scored in the 81st minute and Khiry Shelton added a stoppage-time goal to help Sporting Kansas City beat the...
Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals
LONDON — Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies.
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Sounders match MLS record for unbeaten start, tying Rapids
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal and the Seattle Sounders matched the league record for games without a loss...
Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
TURKU, Finland — Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola had surgery on his Achilles tendon on Monday in Finland.
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After feeling pain as a fan, Maguire helped England revival
LONDON — Harry Maguire doesn’t need reminding just how miserable it could feel being an England fan.
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England defenders keep 5 clean sheets after facing setbacks
LONDON — Five games, no goals conceded.
England’s defense at the...
Vieira hired as Crystal Palace manager for 3rd coaching role
LONDON — Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira was hired as Crystal Palace manager on Sunday for his third senior coaching role.
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Brazil great Zico celebrates Tokyo torch relay, blasts Rio’s
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil soccer great Zico blasted organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday after carrying the torch for the...
Czech Republic captain Darida retires from national team
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — A day after the Czech Republic was eliminated from the European Championship, team captain Vladimír Darida retired from international soccer.
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