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Bayern Munich strikes late to beat Man United and reach the Women's Champions League semifinals
The Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Bayern Munich rallied with two late goals in three minutes to beat Manchester United 2-1 on Wednesday and advance to the Women's Champions League semifinals.
World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The 48-team field for FIFA 's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.
Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against Japan
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
Naomi Girma is going to play at home in Northern California with the U.S. team this month for the first time since a send-off game for the 2023 Women's World Cup.
FIFA appears to have technical difficulties with World Cup ticket sales
The Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
FIFA appeared to have technical difficulties when it resumed World Cup ticket sales Wednesday after the 48-team field was finalized.
Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation's sporting image.
5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 6:22 a.m. | Save Story
Italy won't get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio's miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl.
Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled '3rd apocalypse.' It's the new norm for the 4-time champion
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 4:54 a.m. | Save Story
The first time was considered a fluke. The second was treated as a crisis. Now, with Italy failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, it has become almost expected for the once-proud soccer nation.
Congo's World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
Justin Kabumba And Wilson Mcmakin, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 4:24 a.m. | Save Story
Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica sent the African country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century.
Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 2:36 a.m. | Save Story
As the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisic's scoreless streak for the United States stretched to a career-high eight games.
Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 12:39 a.m. | Save Story
One of soccer's historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low.
Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war
The Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago.
A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
Claire Rush, Associated Press | Updated March 30 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
"Push!" "Press!" "Good ball!"
US defender Chris Richards on what makes America unique: `Maybe the TSA lines'
The Associated Press | Updated March 30 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique.
Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for Premier League survival
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated March 29 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham interim coach after seven matches and 44 days in charge. A club statement read: "We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect." Tottenham thanked Tudor for his work and said "An update on a new head coach will be provided in due course." Tudor's exit leaves Spurs without a head coach heading into the final seven games of the Premier League season, with the London club just one place and one point above the relegation zone. Their next match is at Sunderland on April 12.
CAF reacts to chaotic Africa Cup final with host of changes. General secretary Mosengo-Omba departs
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated March 29 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Still dealing with the fallout from a contentious Africa Cup of Nations final, African soccer's governing body has announced a raft of "changes and improvements" to its statutes and regulations.
Denver Summit shatters NWSL crowd record with 63,004 fans at Mile High
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
The expansion Denver Summit's match against the Washington Spirit on Saturday broke the National Women's Soccer League record for attendance with its announced crowd of 63,004.
Belgium blows out United States 5-2 in World Cup warmup that exposes American defenders
The Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
Belgium blew out the United States 5-2 on Saturday in a World Cup warmup that exposed the Americans' defensive difficulties, rallying from a late first-half deficit on two goals by Dodi Lukébakio and one each from Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana and Charles De Ketelaere.
Utah Royals cap 'exhausting' 3-match week with 1st win, 2-1 over Boston Legacy
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 28 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
Tatumn Milazzo scored her second goal of the season, and Lara Prasňikar converted a penalty for her second goal in a week to lift Utah Royals FC to its first win of the season, 2-1 over NWSL newcomers Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachussetts.
Senegal parades Africa Cup trophy in Paris as it appeals CAF decision to strip title
The Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
Senegal players paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in front of thousands of fans on Saturday, despite the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip the country of the title and award it to Morocco.
