Soccer

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Premier League side Wolverhampton has completed the signing of Colombia forward Jhon Arias from Brazilian club Fluminense on a four-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz never got to see Germany play at the Women’s European Championship.

Nashville SC (14-5-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Diego FC (13-7-4, second in the Western Conference) San Diego; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego +126, Nashville SC +186, Draw +261; over/under is 2.

Orlando City SC (10-6-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Columbus Crew (12-4-8, third in the Eastern Conference) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus +102, Orlando City SC +229, Draw +271; over/under is 2.

Portland Timbers (9-7-7, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles FC (10-5-6, sixth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC -214, Portland +460, Draw +378; over/under is 3.

LA Galaxy (3-14-7, 16th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Dynamo (7-11-6, 12th in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston +106, Los Angeles +223, Draw +268; over/under is 2.

New York City FC (10-8-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Dallas (6-10-7, 13th in the Western Conference) Frisco, Texas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: FC Dallas +141, NYCFC +174, Draw +249; over/under is 2.

CF Montreal (3-15-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New England Revolution (6-10-7, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Foxborough, Massachusetts; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Surridge, Tai Baribo and Brian White scored goals and Major League Soccer defeated Liga MX of Mexico 3-1 in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night playing without Lionel Messi.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi missed the Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Liga MX on Wednesday night. Messi's teammate at Inter Miami, Jordi Alba, also missed the game.