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Altidore says ankle on the mend, takes part in practice ahead of MLS Cup final
TORONTO – Striker Jozy Altidore participated in part of Toronto FC’s practice Tuesday for the…
Opposing MLS Cup final goalkeepers may be the best ever to wear Toronto FC red
TORONTO – Saturday’s MLS Cup final will feature arguably Toronto FC’s two finest goalkeepers. Stefan…
Putin will allow Russians to compete at Pyeongchang Olympics
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t boycott the Pyeongchang Olympics. Putin said Wednesday his…
Pope Francis’ beloved soccer team in Buenos Aires mourns its most famous fan
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ beloved soccer club in his native Buenos Aires,…
Toronto, Seattle mayors make friendly wager over MLS Cup game
TORONTO – As Toronto and Seattle prepare to face each other on the soccer pitch…
Frei played the villain against his old team in Sounders’ MLS win last season
TORONTO – Stefan Frei began his Major League Soccer career for Toronto FC and played…
Canada’s Fleming finalist for NCAA most outstanding female soccer player
Canadian soccer international Jessie Fleming has been named as one of three finalists for the…
Columbus future front and centre in commissioner’s state of the league address
TORONTO – Major League Soccer prefaced the annual commissioner’s annual state of the league address…
MLS Cup winners will share US$275,000 while losing team divides $80,000
TORONTO – The MLS Cup winners get to hoist the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy on…
Could a law to bring down the mob be used in Weinstein case?
NEW YORK – The federal anti-racketeering law has been used since the late 1970s to…
Canada’s part of United 2026 bid is as much about the eight-year “runway”
TORONTO – Canada Soccer has a message for fans bemoaning the small number of games…
Toronto FC caps historic season with MLS Cup, avenges 2016 loss to Seattle
TORONTO – The MLS Cup has long been a dream for beleaguered Toronto FC fans.…
After false alarm back in 2016, Kei Kamara finally a member of the Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – Kei Kamara turned up at the Columbus Crew’s practice facility in May 2016…
Alphonso Davies, Jordyn Huitema named Canada’s U17 soccer players of the year
TORONTO – Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema, who both made a splash after debuting for…
Montreal Impact trade star defender Laurent Ciman to Los Angeles FC
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact shook up their backline Tuesday, trading star defender Laurent Ciman…
Jessie Fleming, Kris Twardek named Canada’s under-20 soccer players of the year
TORONTO – Jessie Fleming and Kris Twardek have been named Canadian under-20 soccer players of…
Canadian wingback Raheem Edwards criss-crosses North America in one day
TORONTO – It’s been four days and three teams since Raheem Edwards celebrated winning the…
Atiba Hutchinson named Canada’s top male soccer player for sixth time
TORONTO – Atiba Hutchinson has been named Canadian male soccer player of the year for…
For Jozy Altidore, move to Toronto FC has allowed him to find his happy place
TORONTO – After his playoff heroics, Jozy Altidore may never have to buy a drink…
AP Sportlight
1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Bill Brennan in the 12th round at Madison Square…
Kadeisha Buchanan caps remarkable year with top Canadian female player award
TORONTO – Defender Kadeisha Buchanan capped a remarkable campaign overseas Thursday with a domestic triumph,…
The Latest: Soccer bribery case deliberations set for Friday
NEW YORK – The Latest on three former South American soccer officials on trial in…
Canadian women finish the year unchanged at No. 5 in FIFA world soccer rankings
TORONTO – The Canadian women’s soccer team will finish the year unchanged in fifth place…
Coach arrested in NY with teen booked into Florida jail
LAKE CITY, Fla. – A Florida soccer coach arrested in New York after accusations that…