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The motivation to upset the reigning Olympic women’s soccer champions was already high for New Zealand forward Indiah-Page Riley and her teammates. A Canada Soccer drone scandal on the eve of the tournament opener has only heightened that desire. Women’s teams open Olympic tournament on Thursday in ParisGregory Strong ·Continue Reading

ROUNDUP Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament, an angry and bizarre scene that left the game suspended with only minutes remaining. Late goal that sparked rush on field eventually disallowed goalThe Associated PressContinue Reading

Team Canada embroiled in soccer spying scandal, 2 days before OlympicsTwo Canadian women’s soccer team staffers have been sent home for allegedly using a drone to spy on New Zealand players’ tactics. Head coach Bev Priestman denies any involvement but will not attend the match as FIFA and the IOCContinue Reading

The Utah Royals took University of North Carolina’s Ally Sentnor, the Atlantic Coast Conference Midfielder of the Year, with the first pick of the NWSL draft Friday in Anaheim, Calif. Fellow North Carolina Tar Heel teen Savy King goes to Bay FC with 2nd pickThe Canadian Press · Posted: JanContinue Reading

Canadian international Bianca St-Georges has joined the North Carolina Courage as a free agent. The 26-year-old from Saint-Charles-Borromee, Que., has signed a two-year with a “mutual option” for 2026. Versatile 26-year-old ‘will provide good balance for our roster,’ head coach saysThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 08, 2024 1:38 PMContinue Reading

Australia striker Sam Kerr sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a warm-weather training camp with Chelsea’s women’s team in Morocco, the English club said Sunday. Australian media has reported the star could be out for up to 9 monthsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 07, 2024 8:03 PM ESTContinue Reading