Soccer

Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League

MUNICH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo hoisted up the Nations League trophy and “We Are The Champions” rang around the stadium after Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Munich on Sunday.

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Gift Monday scores her 4th goal this season and Spirit down Courage 3-1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gift Monday scored her fourth goal of the season to cap a 3-1 Washington Spirit victory over the North Carolina Courage in Sunday's lone National Women's Soccer League match.

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Chukwu's wonder goal the difference as Canada women crowned CONCACAF U-20 champions

ALAJUELA — Canada won the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship on Sunday, defeating Mexico 3-2 after extra time thanks to a marvellous goal by Annabelle Chukwu in the 122nd minute.

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Big clubs hover as forward Jonathan David adds to his Canadian record goals total

TORONTO — Good strikers know where to go, to find a crease in the opposition defence, to create an opportunity. And then the great ones finish.

Jun 8, 2025 9:34 AM Read more >

Italy fires Spalletti amid prospect it could fail to qualify for 3rd straight World Cup

ROME (AP) — The fear that four-time champion Italy will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup has cost coach Luciano Spalletti his job.

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Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?

As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as international travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament.

Jun 8, 2025 4:11 AM Read more >

Cori Dyke scores late goal in the Orlando Pride’s 1-0 win over the Houston Dash

Cori Dyke scored her first National Women’s Soccer League goal in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time to give the Orlando Pride a 1-0 win over the Houston Dash on Saturday night.

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Mikkel Desler, Brad Stuver help Austin end 8-match winless streak with 2-0 victory over Rapids

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Tom Barlow's first career hat trick propels Fire to 7-1 victory over DC United

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Barlow finished with his first career hat trick after scoring two of four first-half goals by Chicago's front line and the Fire breezed to a 7-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.

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Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David lead the way as Canada downs Ukraine 4-2

TORONTO — Ukraine was shown lots of love in a losing cause. Canada, despite fielding a young squad, showed its teeth.

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