Sports/Soccer (Page 15)

Soccer UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion US) toward all levels of women’s soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe. Raising number of professional players to 5,000 from 3,000 among the goalsThe Associated Press ·Continue Reading

Soccer Goalkeeper Erin McLeod is coming home to Canada to play professional soccer in Halifax when the Northern Super League makes its debut in April. 41-year-old reinvigorated by opportunity to resume career in front of friends, family Shireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Oct 29, 2024 9:02 AM EDTContinue Reading

Soccer Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmati won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris in apparent protest. Neither Messi nor Ronaldo were in the running for the first time since 2003 JeromeContinue Reading

Soccer For the first time since the full-scale war began in 2022, the Ukrainian Premier League is holding a full season with fans present, as martial law bans on public gatherings have been eased. Many fans are keen to experience a rare moment of calm. 1,700 tickets for games inContinue Reading

Soccer Cavalry FC has advanced to the Canadian Premier League championship game on Nov. 9, while the Hamilton Forge will play Atletico Ottawa in the semifinal. Calgary team wins right to host Nov. 9 championshipThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 27, 2024 6:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hoursContinue Reading

Soccer Substitute Cristina Martin-Prieto scored in the 89th minute to give World Cup champion Spain a 1-1 draw with Canada in a women’s international soccer friendly Friday. Substitute Martin-Prieto’s 89th minute strike nullifies Alidou’s go-ahead goalThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 25, 2024 7:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: OctoberContinue Reading

Soccer Former Canadian international Diana Matheson, 40, who won 206 caps for Canada from 2003 to 2020, is part of the Canadian coaching staff for Friday’s international women’s friendly against World Cup champion Spain in Almendralejo, Spain. 40-year-old adjusting to role on coaching staff after earning 206 caps as playerContinue Reading

Soccer Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Team took down Panama to move up from 38thThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 24, 2024 11:13 AM EDT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago Jesse Marsch and hisContinue Reading

Soccer Soccer so foundational to her life, Lara Murphy is putting her skills and money into Calgary’s team in the startup women’s professional Northern Super League. On Wednesday, she was named Wild FC chief executive officer. Northern Super League club expected to announce 1st player signing this weekDonna Spencer ·Continue Reading