O’Kane scores two goals in Racing Louisville’s win over Thorns
Katie O’Kane scored a pair of goals and Racing Louisville won its second match of the NWSL season with a 3-1 victory over the first-place Portland Thorns on Friday night.
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CF Montreal seeks to make Stade Saputo a ‘fortress’ in home-heavy schedule
Montreal plays its next three games, and seven of its next nine, at Stade Saputo, starting with Saturday’s contest against Orlando City. Eullaffroy sees an opportunity for Montreal to regain its status as a formidable home side.
FIFA waives one-game bans for Otamendi and Caicedo at World Cup after being sent off in qualifier
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo will not have to serve one-game bans at the World Cup despite being sent off in their teams’ last qualifying game, FIFA announced Friday.
Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Real Madrid fined Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni half a million euros ($588,000) each on Friday for their altercation during practice.
U.S. midfielder Tessmann has muscle injury with World Cup looming
U.S. midfielder Tanner Tessmann will not play any more games for Lyon this season because of a muscle strain, coach Paulo Fonseca said Friday, in another injury concern for the Americans ahead of the World Cup.
The fight for an Afghanistan women's team isn't only about soccer to its advocates
For former player and activist Khalida Popal, the formal recognition of an Afghanistan women’s refugee team on the international stage isn’t just about soccer.
Man City defender Gvardiol back in time for the World Cup after four months out with broken leg
Manchester City star Joško Gvardiol is back in training after four months out with a broken leg, with Pep Guardiola saying Friday he hopes the defender is ready to “make a good World Cup” with Croatia.
From Grandoli to the World Cup: The neighborhood club where Messi's journey started
The final chapter of Messi’s glorious soccer career has yet to be written – in a few weeks, the 38-year-old Inter Miami captain is expected to play in his sixth World Cup for Argentina, though he hasn’t officially confirmed it.
Dutch forward Kluivert returns from knee surgery for Bournemouth ahead of World Cup
Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert’s return for Bournemouth after a four-month absence from knee surgery could boost his hopes of playing in the World Cup.
Davies’ injury setback puts World Cup in doubt
Bayern Munich announces Canada’s captain will miss four to five weeks with a left hamstring injury.
Ronaldo scores 100th Saudi Pro League goal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal on Thursday as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 4-2 to move five points clear at the top of the table.
Liverpool scales back plans for ticket price increases after protests from fans
After facing a call to sell the Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group moved to quell protests from Liverpool fans by backing down over planned ticket price increases.
Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami superstar’s chances
Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that, without the proper preparation and mindset, things can get very messy when Lionel Messi is on the pitch.
Valverde, Tchouameni involved in second clash at Real training
Teammates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a fight at training for the second time in two days, Real Madrid confirmed to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Mario Cortegana and Guillermo Rai.
Report: Shaw set to depart Man City
Bunny Shaw’s time at Manchester City appears to be at its end. BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders reports the 29-year-old Jamaica striker’s contract talks with the Women’s Super League champions have broken down and a summer exit looks likely.
Even Oasis frontman Gallagher wading into rumors about Guardiola’s future
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has waded into the big question over Pep Guardiola’s future. With rumors circulating that the Manchester City manager will walk away at the end of the season, Gallagher took to social media to offer an update.
Saliba not expected to be sidelined by ‘hip irritation’
Canadian midfielder expected to be available for Anderlecht’s Belgian league game against Gent this weekend.
Tension builds in Bundesliga with five teams in relegation danger
Five teams are fighting for Bundesliga survival with two rounds remaining while Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen are level before their high stakes Champions League qualification duel.
B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Whitecaps
British Columbia Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the provincial government has been approached by a local group that wants to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Bayern Munich falls short of Champions League final again ruing referee decisions
For the second time in three seasons, Bayern Munich fell short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg.
Nearly 130 arrests around Paris amid celebrations for PSG reaching Champions League final
Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday.
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