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Soccer Jesse Marsch’s first Canada selection for high-profile June friendlies against the Netherlands and France shows while you can change the coach, the talent at your disposal remains the same. 26-man roster features 20 of 23 players from Copa America playoff in March Neil Davidson · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Soccer Barcelona ended its losing streak against Lyon to clinch its third Women’s Champions League title in four years on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain. Bonmati, Putellas score in 2-0 victory over LyonTales Azzoni · The Associated Press · Posted: May 25, 2024 2:32 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hoursContinue Reading

Soccer Mayra Ramirez scored twice as Chelsea routed Manchester United 6-0 to clinch its fifth straight Women’s Super League title in a triumphant sendoff for manager Emma Hayes on Saturday. Mayra Ramirez scored twice in triumphant sendoff for manager Emma Hayes The Associated Press · Posted: May 18, 2024 12:29Continue Reading

Soccer Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. South American bid beat joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands, GermanyThe Associated Press · Posted: May 17, 2024 7:34 AM EDTContinue Reading

Soccer American Jesse Marsch, whose coaching resume include stints in England’s Premier League, Germany’s Bundesliga and Major League Soccer, has been named coach of the Canadian men’s soccer team. Manager has had stints in England’s Premier League, Germany’s Bundesliga and MLS Neil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: MayContinue Reading

Soccer Manchester United won its first major trophy by routing Tottenham 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Long-range strike late in 1st half icebreaker in 4-0 win over TottenhamThe Associated Press · Posted: May 12, 2024 4:28 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 12 MaryContinue Reading

Soccer Financially challenged Canada Soccer took a step toward improving its bottom line Saturday, voting to increase its annual membership fee for players by $4 starting in 2025. Organization has new president-elect in Peter Augruso, who ran unopposedNeil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: May 04, 2024 4:55 PMContinue Reading

Soccer Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was suspended for two months for breaching betting rules, the English Football Association said on Thursday. Sandro Tonali admitted to betting on 4 Newcastle matches, but always on his team to winThe Associated Press · Posted: May 02, 2024 12:20 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Soccer A three-year study dubbed Project ACL launched Tuesday with the goal of reducing anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries in women’s soccer. Research shows these ligament injuries are 2-6 times more like to occur with femalesNeil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 30, 2024 10:11 AM EDT |Continue Reading