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Column: Mourinho firing doesn’t fix malaise at Man United
LONDON (AP) — The rot runs deep at Manchester United. Firing Jose Mourinho just removes the immediate stench of gloom. With every rebuke aimed — very publicly — at his players or paymasters, Mourinho looked…
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English announcer Champion to become lead MLS voice for ESPN
Jon Champion is making a Brexit of his own, leaving England to become ESPN’s lead announcer for Major League Soccer. The 53-year-old has been broadcasting British matches since 1988 and is heard around the world…
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Atlanta celebrates a title, but revelry won’t last long
ATLANTA (AP) — Despite cold, drizzly weather, thousands of fans turned out Monday for a downtown parade and rally to celebrate the city’s first championship since 1995. The revelry won’t last long. Atlanta United must…
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Group plans $230M stadium to keep MLS team in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are part of a group planning to build a $230 million stadium for the Columbus Crew as part of a bid to keep the…
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Ashley’s goal in 2nd OT puts UNC women in College Cup final
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Just over a minute from having to decide the match with penalty kicks, Julia Ashley scored in the second overtime to lift North Carolina over previously unbeaten Georgetown 1-0 in their…
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Farrell, Schechtman give thanks for Georgetown soccer family, shot at College Cup
Seniors Caitlin Farrell and Arielle Schechtman have led Georgetown soccer to the brink of its second College Cup in program history.
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Ahead of 2022 World Cup, Qatar still has a long way to go
LUGANO, Switzerland (AP) — With four years to go before the next World Cup opens in Qatar, the small gulf country’s national soccer team is on the rise but still has a long, long way…
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No goal for Wayne Rooney in 120th, final England appearance
Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking England career ended with a first: relief not to score.
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David Beckham surprises young fan born with rare kidney disease
Former professional soccer player David Beckham surprised 11-year-old Ella to help deliver cards to patients at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, England.
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Rooney stopped in a shootout, Crew advance past United
Wayne Rooney was stopped on a shootout attempt in his MLS playoff debut, Nick DeLeon skied D.C. United’s final kick over the crossbar and the Columbus Crew beat D.C. United 3-2 on penalty kicks after they tied 2-2.
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FIFA asks Qatar emir about World Cup share with bitter foes
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Adding 16 teams to the 2022 World Cup is about far more than sports. The head of world soccer thinks the proposal can help solve the bitter diplomatic fight between host…
2 months ago -
Monday night fútbol: Staff of José Andrés’ restaurants compete, bond through love of soccer
For the last dozen years, late at night after the restaurants close, employees of José Andrés’s eateries have squared off in a soccer tournament that unites co-workers from all around the world.
2 months ago -
Ronaldo says rape allegation affecting his personal life
PARIS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s personal life is being impacted by the rape allegation against him, the soccer star said in an interview with France Football magazine. Excerpts from the interview were distributed Monday, with…
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United gets 4th seed despite 0-0 draw with Fire
D.C. United ran its unbeaten streak to nine games with a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Fire on Sunday and goalkeeper Bill Hamid finished one of the strongest seasons as the Major League Soccer regular season ended.
2 months ago -
D.C. United playoff scenarios heading into final MLS weekend
D.C. United is guaranteed a playoff spot, but they could land anywhere between fourth and sixth, meaning the difference between their first-round elimination game being home or away. See all the scenarios for this weekend.
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