Messi scores twice to up his MLS-best tally to 22 goals
Lionel Messi scored a pair of goals against DC United to up his MLS-best tally to 22 goals.
Lionel Messi scored a pair of goals against DC United to up his MLS-best tally to 22 goals.
Oliver Larraz scored a goal for the 10-man Whitecaps as they clinched a playoff spot in a draw with Los Angeles FC on Saturday night. Tristan Blackmon was shown a straight red card in the seventh minute and Vancouver played a man down the rest of the way.
Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history when he found the net in under nine seconds against Bayern Munich; Vinicius Jr. was sent off for pulling the hair of Canadian Nathan Saliba in Real Madrid's win over Villarreal; Jonathan David notched an assist as Atletico Madrid beat Alaves.
Lewis Morgan and Djordje Mihailovic came off the bench to score in second-half stoppage time as Toronto FC roared back late to pick up a victory over CF Montreal on Saturday.
2026 Canadian Women's Soccer Friendly: Canada vs. Denmark
Olivia Smith scored a late equalizer as Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw with Denmark on Friday in the first of two international women’s soccer friendlies between the two sides.
Olivia Smith scored a late equalizer to help Canada earn a draw against Denmark in the first of two international women’s soccer friendlies between the two sides. Jon Still and Amy Walsh dive into Canada's comeback.
The Canadian women's national team is using the next two games against Denmark to work on things ahead of the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, which will also serve as qualification for both the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. Scoring has been an issue for the squad and it will be a major focus over the next few months.
Janine Sonis is being relied on for her experience in the Canadian women's national team and her move to full-back has triggered her offensive game. Head coach Casey Stoney and teammate Gabrielle Carle spoke about what Sonis brings to the team.
Canada will be playing against Denmark this Friday and Monday in preparation for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, where Canada will compete for qualification to both the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. Head coach Casey Stoney spoke about the growth of the squad since she joined while defender Gabrielle Carle said playing a quality side like Denmark will serve as a good test.
18-year-old Kaylee Hunter turned heads at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with her excellent play, including a hat trick she scored against France in the Round of 16. Head coach Casey Stoney discussed how she sees herself fitting into the senior squad.
Allysha Chapman has announced her retirement from international soccer and will earn her 100th cap for Canada as she is honoured during Monday's match against Denmark in Toronto. Head coach Casey Stoney reflected on the battles she had in the past playing against the fierce defender.
2026 Canadian Men's Soccer Friendly: USA vs. Canada
A goal from Justin Ellis lifted the United States over Canada’s men’s soccer team in a friendly. Canada’s squad suffered a costly injury, too, with vice-captain Stephen Eustaquio leaving the game after playing the final minutes of the first half with a collarbone injury. Canada finished the international window with a 2-1-0 record.
Coming off of a 1-0 loss to the United States, Canadian Luc de Fougerolles says he felt his team played better overall, and feels that they didn't deserve to lose. de Fougerolles also shared what he saw on the goal against, and what he thinks the group needs to do to comeback in games.
After a 1-0 loss to the United States, Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch says that his side has been missing some offensive finish as of late. Marsch was happy with the control, but feels the group still struggles when falling behind.
Philip Zinckernagel scored early in the second half, and Maren Haile-Selassie had a late goal and an assist as the Fire beat the Whitecaps in a matchup of former Bayern Munich teammates Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller.
Canada was missing a number of bodies in their loss to the United States, but aren't using that as an excuse as they search for offence. TSN's Matthew Scianitti and One Soccer's Kristian Jack share their thoughts on what is needed to change in order to get back into form for the Concacaf Nations League game next month against Guatemala.
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