Sports/Soccer (Page 17)

Soccer Morgan Weaver and Christine Sinclair scored to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 win over visiting Orlando on Friday night and hand the Pride their first loss of the season. Retiring legend nets 80th goal across all NWSL competitions, ranking her 2nd all-timeAnne M. Peterson · The Associated PressContinue Reading

Soccer Katrine Pedersen, who won a Danish-record 210 caps as a player and then served as an assistant coach with Denmark’s women’s team, has been named head coach of Ottawa Rapid FC. Club’s technical director believes squad needs ‘adaptable players’ coach’ in early yearsNeil Davidson · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Soccer Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as general manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday. RAJ Sports exec looks forward to ex-Canadian ‘keeper making impact in communityThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 09, 2024 3:19 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Soccer The final step on the quest to lift the Canadian Premier League’s coveted North Star Cup as champion will play out on CBC Sports when the 2024 CPL Final is broadcast live by Canada’s public broadcaster on Saturday, Nov. 9. Marquee CPL match to air Nov. 9 on CBCContinue Reading

Soccer The women’s professional soccer franchise unveiled the team’s name and logo on Tuesday night, projecting the new emblem and the club’s blue, red and gold colours around an event space near the city’s Old Port. Club announces name, emblem, colour scheme in city’s Old Port Daniel Rainbird · TheContinue Reading

Soccer Toronto FC’s Federico Bernardeschi, Vancouver’s Ryan Gauld and CF Montreal’s Josef Martinez are among 34 nominees for the Landon Donovan Major League Soccer MVP award. Toronto’s Bernardeschi, Vancouver’s Gauld, Montreal’s Martinez among nomineesNeil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 07, 2024 5:36 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Soccer Christine Sinclair has always wanted to leave soccer in a better place for future players. The Canadian legend believes her latest role as part owner of Vancouver’s new professional women’s soccer team will do just that. Team expected to announce 1st player signings and head coach in coming weeksGemmaContinue Reading

Soccer Argentine star Lionel Messi of Inter Miami was the main attraction at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday, prompting chants of “Messi, Messi” and turning up the volume when he finally came on in the 61st minute against Toronto FC. Toronto eliminated from contention after D.C. United’s win overContinue Reading

Soccer Former star striker Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC’s all-time leading scorer with 83 goals, has rejoined the MLS club as a special adviser and team ambassador. ‘Atomic Ant’ rejoins MLS club as special adviser and team ambassador Neil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 05, 2024 12:14 PMContinue Reading