Soccer

Clint Dempsey makes remarks during an induction ceremony for the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame, May 22, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Clint Dempsey says success on the field will help build pro-American crowds at World Cup

Clint Dempsey says the U.S. needs positive results in upcoming friendlies to energize pro-American crowds for the World Cup next year.

England players run to England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton celebrating after winning a penalty shootout at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

England beats Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals after dramatic comeback

River Plate fans celebrate after the Club World Cup group E soccer match between River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Argentina paves way for return of visiting fans after 12-year ban tried to curb stadium violence

Spain's Aitana Bonmati runs with the ball during the Women's Euro 2025, group B, soccer match between Italy and Spain at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Euro 2025: Spain star Aitana Bonmatí says she’s mentally stronger after stay in hospital

Snoop Dogg performs in Vancouver, British Columbia, June 7, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

Snoop Dogg joins ownership group of Welsh soccer club Swansea

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Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde signs with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028

PSG signs 19-year-old Italian goalkeeper Renato Marin on a five-season deal

Portland Timbers play Minnesota United in conference matchup

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup with the LA Galaxy

Real Salt Lake takes shutout streak into matchup with Cincinnati

Choupo-Moting leads the New York Red Bulls against Inter Miami

Houston Dynamo host the Philadelphia Union in non-conference matchup

Rusnak and the Seattle Sounders host the San Jose Earthquakes

D.C. United takes road losing streak into matchup with the Columbus Crew

Campana and the New England Revolution host Orlando City

Vancouver Whitecaps play San Diego FC after shutout win

Sporting Kansas City faces New York City FC in non-conference matchup

CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in conference matchup

Toronto faces Nashville after shutout win

Biel and Charlotte FC visit Atlanta United

Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC against Dallas

Switzerland head coach Pia Sundhage stands by the bench before the Euro 2025, group A, soccer match between Finland and Switzerland at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday, July 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Euro 2025: Switzerland draws inspiration from historic upsets as it preps for Spain in quarterfinals

USA womens' national team defender Naomi Girma plays against the Republic of Ireland in the first half of an international friendly soccer match, June 26, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

Olivia Smith is the latest big money move in women’s soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly

President Donald Trump reaches out to shake hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as Chelsea's Reece James (24) lifts the trophy following the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Don’t blame Americans for calling football soccer

Rise in banning orders for soccer fans in England and Wales

Luka Modric, AC Milan's new signing, arrives at the Madonnina clinic for medical examinations in Milan, Monday, July 14, 2025. (Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP)

Luka Modric won’t stand for the mediocrity that his new club AC Milan displayed last season

Canada's Olivia Smith tries a shot during the international women's friendly soccer match between Canada and South Korea at the Pinatar Arena Football Center in Murcia, Spain, on Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Macia Martinez, File)

Arsenal pays world record women’s soccer transfer fee to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool

Saudi Arabia and Qatar gain home advantage in next Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

Josef Martínez scores one minute after Petar Musa’s go-ahead goal to help Earthquakes tie Dallas 2-2

Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff score goals, Austin beats Galaxy 2-1

Diogo Gonçalves, Rafael Cabral lead Real Salt Lake to 1-0 victory over Timbers

Theo Corbeanu’s PK helps Toronto beat San Diego 1-0

Darren Yapi scores equalizer as Rapids rally from three goals down to tie Sounders 3-3

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka reacts after trapping the ball on a shot on goal by the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Sabbi scores in 4th minute, White adds 1 goal, 1 assist as Whitecaps beat Dynamo 3-0

Sam Surridge scores MLS-leading 17th goal, adds assist as Nashville beats Crew 3-0