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Canadian teenager Olivia Smith turns pro, signs with Portugal’s Sporting CP
Olivia Smith, the youngest member of Canada’s Women’s World Cup squad, has signed with Portugal’s…
2 men killed in New Zealand shooting were co-workers of gunman, who had violent past
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The two men gunned down at a New Zealand construction…
Brazilian players at the Women’s World Cup urge fans back home to skip work to watch their matches
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brazil’s players urged their fans back in South America to stay…
Sophia Smith scores twice for US in in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup
AUKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the…
Lionel Messi scores a sensational game-winning goal on a free kick in his Inter Miami debut
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to…
Club Leon takes extra point after 19-round shootout but tie 2-2 against Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – After 19 rounds of a shootout, the Leagues Cup match between the Vancouver…
After tying Nigeria, Canada women turn attention to well-drilled Ireland at World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia – After a frustrating scoreless draw with Nigeria, Canada now turns its attention…
CF Montreal salvages win after beating Pumas 4-2 in Leagues Cup penalties
MONTREAL – A dramatic last-minute comeback from Pumas Unam that tied the match 2-2 and…
Canada essentially alone when it comes to World Cup teams without a women’s league
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada may be Olympic champion but it trails Vietnam, the Philippines and…
‘Mama bears’ may be the 2024 race’s soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism
In many election cycles, there’s a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters…
‘Mama bears’ may be the 2024 race’s soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism
In many election cycles, there’s a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters…
Morocco, Benzina set to make Women’s World Cup history in a game against Germany
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — When Nouhaila Benzina steps onto the field for Morocco’s first match…
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Players converted just 4 of 8 penalty kicks at Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — How’s this for a pair of stats? The first eight…
Gunman who killed co-workers at New Zealand building site died from self-inflicted wound, police say
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The gunman who killed two coworkers at a New Zealand…
At his sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sermanni is a fountain of knowledge for Canada
MELBOURNE, Australia – They say it’s a small world. And Tom Sermanni has coached in…
Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal makes record $332 million bid for France striker Kylian Mbappe
SYDNEY (AP) — After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made…
Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A year before the Paris Olympics, and nearly a year-and-a-half since…
Recent acquisition Kwadwo Opoku signs new contract with CF Montreal
MONTREAL – Striker Kwadwo Opoku signed a new contract with Major League Soccer club CF…
Toronto Film Festival unveils a starry lineup – and hopes the strike ends by September
NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled a starry lineup to its…
Two teachers called out far-right activities at their German school. Then they had to leave town.
BURG, Germany (AP) — Two teachers in eastern Germany tried to counter the far-right activities…
Youth coach hopes Women’s World Cup raises soccer’s profile for Maori people in New Zealand
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — When New Zealand kicked off in the Women’s World Cup…
Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia’s 2-0 win over South Korea at the Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) — A cancer survivor, a Real Madrid star and now a scorer on…
Watching FIFA Women’s World Cup in its entirety comes at a cost Down Under
PERTH, Australia – Australians looking to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup in its entirety…