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MLS supporter groups need to keep things safe: Toronto FC coach
VANCOUVER – They march to the stadium in packs, clad in scarves and jerseys. They…
Putin soccer ball gift to Trump gets routine security check
WASHINGTON – The red-and-white soccer ball tossed to President Donald Trump by Russia’s Vladimir Putin…
Jonathan Osorio’s future looks bright, but where will his skills take him?
TORONTO – Vancouver Whitecaps teenage star Alphonso Davies appears headed to Europe. Toronto FC fans…
9 Australians awarded bravery medals for Thai cave rescue
CANBERRA, Australia – A doctor awarded an Australian bravery medal for his pivotal work in…
CF Montreal doing ‘a lot right,’ just not scoring
MONTREAL — CF Montreal could not capitalize on a late red card, settling for a…
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games (All Times Eastern) MLB American League Baltimore 7, Boston 6 Minnesota 5, Toronto…
Davies already a win for Canada soccer as Bayern Munich scoops up Whitecaps teen
In many ways, Alphonso Davies was a win for Canada soccer before news of an…
Bayern Munich completes transfer for Canadian star Alphonso Davies
VANCOUVER – Bob Lenarduzzi says soccer phenom Alphonso Davies catches your eye the first time…
Company unveils moving mosque to welcome Muslims in Japan
TOKYO – A large white and blue truck pulls up outside a stadium in central…
Vancouver Whitecaps, Minnesota United set to battle for MLS playoff spot
VANCOUVER – The most talked about player in Major League Soccer could return to the…
Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids
BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was…
Palace won’t field a weakened team at Arsenal in potential title decider, coach says
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner said Tuesday he will field the “best…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
2 children, great-grandmother perish in California wildfire REDDING, Calif. (AP) — The death count from…
Alphonso Davies tallies two goals, two assists in Whitecaps 4-2 win
VANCOUVER – It’s been a banner week for Alphonso Davies. The 17-year-old was the talk…
In Panama City’s booming colonial core, locals fight to stay
PANAMA CITY – Esther Marina Sanchez has watched her neighbourhood — the heart of Panama…
Toronto FC teenager Ayo Akinola in demand when it comes to international game
TORONTO – Born in Detroit to Nigerian parents and raised in Canada, Toronto FC teenage…
“Something special about this boy:” Davies goes from refugee camp to soccer pitch
EDMONTON – Soccer phenom Alphonso Davies and his former Edmonton Strikers coach, Nick Huoseh, often…
Playing together on U.S. junior team a ‘cool experience’ for Hughes brothers
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The Hughes brothers used to play mini-stick hockey in their basement, pretending…
Expansion City: After MLS success, Atlanta gets esports team
NEW YORK – Atlanta is set to add another expansion franchise — this time in…
Not Kids’ games! Dodgeball, Quidditch, mini golf go pro
NEW YORK – Dodgeball is not just a Ben Stiller movie or anxiety-inducing gym class…
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate.…
Italy’s Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis’ funeral
ROME (AP) — The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be…
Influential coach Bev Priestman leaves Canada Soccer to become England’s No. 2
TORONTO – Bev Priestman, who played a key role in helping develop young Canadian women’s…
Toronto FC lands general allocation money in deal with Los Angeles FC
Toronto FC has shipped an international roster slot to Los Angeles FC in exchange for…