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Men’s soccer team must approach upcoming matches with renewed vigour
5 minute read Yesterday at 9:13 PM CDTThink back to a year ago.
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Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 rout
4 minute read Preview Yesterday at 9:00 PM CDTEuro 2024 host Germany looks to rebuild after World Cup
4 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 12:45 PM CDTRichy Ledezma joins NYC of MLS on loan from Dutch club
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 6:33 PM CDTNEW YORK (AP) — Midfielder Richy Ledezma, his career slowed by injuries, is joining Major League Soccer's New York City from the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.
NYC said Friday it acquired the 22-year-old on an intraleague loan from Real Salt Lake through the end of the 2023 season for $50,000 in general allocation money this year and a second-round MLS draft pick in 2024. Real Salt Lake could receive an additional $50,000 in 2024 GAM based on performance incentives. There is no option to buy at the end of the loan.
Ledezma grew up in Phoenix and made his pro debut in 2018 for the lower-tier Real Monarchs. He made his PSV debut on Nov. 1, 2020, and his U.S. national team debut that Nov. 16 when he had a pair of assists in an exhibition against Panama. He tore his right ACL in his sixth game for the club, during a Europa League match against the Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia that Dec. 10.
He returned on Dec. 23, 2021, in the first of five appearances during the 2021-22 season as second-half substitute, and he played the second half of this season’s opening match against Emmen on Aug. 6. He injured an ankle in his first start for PSV Eindhoven in 20 months on Aug. 13 and didn't play for the first team until Oct. 1.
Canada expects a tougher Curacao side this time
5 minute read Preview Yesterday at 6:30 PM CDTWhitecaps cautious ahead of Minnesota matchup
4 minute read Preview Yesterday at 5:15 PM CDTMbappé delivers for France as captain; Lukaku nets hat trick
4 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 6:03 PM CDTMané scores on return to action with Senegal
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 4:50 PM CDTCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Sadio Mané put his World Cup disappointment behind him by scoring on his return to international action as Senegal swept past Mozambique 5-1 in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.
Mané darted behind the defense to poke home a pass by Youssouf Sabaly with his left foot for the reigning African champion's second goal in Dakar.
Mohamed Salah netted Egypt's opener in a 2-0 win over Malawi.
And there was also a successful return for Ivory Coast striker Sébastien Haller, who scored to help his country beat Comoros 3-1 in his first international since his comeback after receiving treatment for testicular cancer.
FIFPro cites advances for women at World Cup
4 minute read Preview Yesterday at 4:20 PM CDTFIFA has committed to provide the same conditions for the players at this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the men get at their soccer showcase, according to FIFPro, an organization which represents professional footballers around the world.
That includes FIFA paying for a 50-person delegation for each team (up from 35 at the 2019 women's tournament), as well as providing business-class travel and single hotel rooms for the players.
FIFPro general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann told reporters on Friday that FIFA, after several months of talks, has confirmed "that all these conditions will be equalized in this World Cup."
There is more work to be done on equalizing prize money, although FIFA has upped the purse for the women this summer.
Leeds’ Elland Road stadium evacuated, man arrested
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:33 PM CDTEverton accused of breaking EPL financial rules
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:51 PM CDTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The English Premier League referred Everton to an independent commission on Friday over an alleged breach of financial rules last season.
Everton reported three-year losses of nearly 372 million pounds ($454 million). The league’s profit and financial sustainability rules allow clubs to lose a maximum of 105 million pounds ($128 million) over a three-year period or face sanctions.
Those sanctions include points deductions for serious breaches.
The league said proceedings before the commission will be confidential and heard in private.
NWSL’s Carson Pickett embraces being a role model
4 minute read Preview Yesterday at 12:37 PM CDTToronto FC undermanned for game in San Jose
5 minute read Preview Yesterday at 12:23 PM CDTSon scores 2 in Klinsmann’s debut as South Korea coach
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 9:53 AM CDTWith new coach, Spain aims to boost scoring against Norway
4 minute read Preview Yesterday at 9:31 AM CDTMATCHDAY: Spain hosts Norway; Wales at Croatia in qualifiers
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 8:55 AM CDTA look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Saturday:
GROUP A
Luis de la Fuente takes charge of his first game as Spain coach in a potentially tricky match against Norway but he won't have to worry about Erling Haaland. The record-breaking Manchester City striker is out of the Norwegian squad after feeling pain from a groin injury. Scotland plays Cyprus in the other game in the group after extending coach Steve Clarke's contract through to the 2026 World Cup.
GROUP D
Scotland extends coach Clarke’s contract to 2026 World Cup
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 8:31 AM CDTBayern dumps coach Nagelsmann and hires Tuchel
3 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 12:20 PM CDTCanada women unchanged at No. 6 in FIFA rankings
2 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 11:03 AM CDTInter Miami hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference action
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:16 AM CDTChicago Fire (0-1-2) vs. Inter Miami CF (2-2-0)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Inter Miami CF -101, Chicago +265, Draw +245; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Inter Miami hosts the Chicago Fire in conference action.
Houston Dynamo play New York City FC after shutout victory
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:16 AM CDTNew York City FC (2-1-1) vs. Houston Dynamo (1-2-0)
Houston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Houston +152, NYCFC +171, Draw +233; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Austin 2-0, the Houston Dynamo play New York City FC.
Portland Timbers look to stop losing streak in matchup with the LA Galaxy
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:16 AM CDTLA Galaxy (0-1-2) vs. Portland Timbers (1-3-0)
Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Portland +128, Los Angeles +200, Draw +238; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Timbers look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the LA Galaxy.
Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup against Dallas
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:16 AM CDTFC Dallas (2-1-1) vs. Los Angeles FC (2-0-1)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: LAFC -173, FC Dallas +429, Draw +311; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup with Dallas after notching two straight shutout wins.
Almada and Atlanta United visit the Columbus Crew
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:16 AM CDTAtlanta United FC (3-0-1) vs. Columbus Crew (1-2-1)
Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Columbus +148, Atlanta United FC +168, Draw +243; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Thiago Almada leads Atlanta United into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers.
Uhre and the Philadelphia Union host Orlando City
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:16 AM CDTOrlando City SC (1-1-2) vs. Philadelphia Union (2-2-0)
Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Philadelphia -143, Orlando City SC +378, Draw +282; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Mikael Uhre leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Orlando City following a two-goal outing against CF Montreal.
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