‘This is not a friendly’: Canadian women honing identity ahead of qualifiers on TSN
The head coach of Canada’s women’s soccer team says her group isn’t playing games for fun in the lead-up to next summer’s World Cup.
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SGA buys stake in Atletico
Jonathan David is no longer the only Canadian flavour at Atletico. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the team’s ownership group, the La Liga giants announced on Thursday.
401 Derby: Toronto FC and CF Montreal to renew MLS rivalry this weekend
The latest chapter in the Highway 401 derby will have a different feel to it Saturday but the intensity is expected to be high at BMO Field just the same.
Canada Soccer: Eustaquio injury does not appear serious
Canada Soccer says the injury Stephen Eustaquio sustained in Tuesday’s 1-0 friendly loss to the United States does not appear to be serious after the Swansea midfielder underwent an X-ray.
Southampton coach fined and given suspended ban for Spygate scandal
Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been handed a fine and a suspended six-week suspension for his part in the Spygate scandal that rocked English soccer last season.
European soccer leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president
European soccer leaders were gathering Wednesday with time pressing to find a candidate and shape their strategy for trying to oust Gianni Infantino as president of FIFA.
Courtnall added to CWNT roster ahead of matches against Denmark
Canada Soccer announced Wednesday that San Diego Wave FC defender Brooklyn Courtnall has been added to the women’s national team roster ahead of upcoming matches against Denmark.
Spain, Manchester City great Silva comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong team
Former Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva has come out of retirement after three years to join Supreme Sha Tin, the Hong Kong club announced Wednesday.
Pochettino thrilled with USMNT win over Canada: ‘The effort was massive’
The United States capped its September/October international window with a scrappy 1-0 win over Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday night.
Ronaldo walkout, Israel-Ireland tensions and Zidane breezes back as Nations League throws up drama
So much for international soccer taking a breather after the World Cup.
Canada’s Eustáquio has shoulder scan after suffering apparent injury
Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio had a scan on his shoulder after suffering an apparent injury in the first half of Tuesday’s international friendly against the United States and results showed that it does not appear to be serious, according to TSN’s Matthew Scianitti.
Fire beat Whitecaps in matchup of former Bayern Munich teammates Lewandowski and Müller
Philip Zinckernagel scored early in the second half, Maren Haile-Selassie had a late goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of former Bayern Munich teammates Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller.
Fire too hot to handle in win over Whitecaps
Philip Zinckernagel scored early in the second half, Maren Haile-Selassie had a late goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of former Bayern Munich teammates Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller.
Messi scores in farewell as Argentina beat Benin
Lionel Messi enjoyed a fairy tale farewell as he scored on his last appearance for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires.
Marsch sees room for CanMNT to improve after loss to USA: ‘We’re not quite there yet’
A goal from Justin Ellis lifted the United States to a 1-0 decision over Canada’s men’s soccer team in a friendly matchup in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday.
Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with two goals for England
Spain preserved its 2 1/2-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino, while Harry Kane scored two more goals on another record-setting match for the England captain.
Canada U-17 Parker named to The Guardian’s ‘Next Generation 2026′
There is some Canadian content in The Guardian’s Next Generation 2026 feature. The British publication highlighted the top 60 young footballing talent born in 2009 and among them is Van Parker.
Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Argentina is girding itself for the once-unimaginable prospect of a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi.
Report: Ronaldo issues ultimatum, won’t return to Portugal while Jesus remains coach
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an ultimatum, saying he will not return to the national team while Jorge Jesus is the coach, sources have told ESPN.
Son becomes South Korea’s all-time leading scorer with his 59th goal
Son Heung-min became South Korea’s all-time leading scorer when his 59th goal helped the team beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday.
Malagò kept in charge of Italian soccer federation after last-minute compromise
A solution was found to keep Giovanni Malagò in charge of the beleaguered Italian soccer federation on Tuesday despite an irregularity in his election this year.
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