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UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2020
New U.S. Soccer leadership: Settling women’s lawsuit priority
The new president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation say settling a lawsuit filed by women’s national team players is a top priority.
Mon., March 23, 2020
UEFA formally postpones Champions League final amid shutdown
Athletes across the globe are left in limbo, and many are unable to train with gyms, fields and courts closed to the threat of the coronavirus.
Sat., March 21, 2020
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 by 1 year because of pandemic
This year’s European Championship has been postponed for one year because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sat., March 21, 2020
MLS targets May 10 return, considers extending into December
Major League Soccer is targeting a May 10 return to play and will consider pushing back its championship game by a month into December.
UPDATED: Sun., March 15, 2020
Sounders fans are still trying to maintain sense of community, with MLS season on hold due to coronavirus
MLS announced Thursday the suspension of its season for 30 days, in joining a nationwide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. Last …
UPDATED: Wed., March 11, 2020
Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus
The Seattle Mariners are seeking alternative options for their season-opening series after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a ban on all large gatherings in the three counties of the Seattle …
Tue., March 10, 2020
Jose Mourinho laments injuries as Leipzig beats Tottenham in CL
LEIPZIG, Germany – After watching Tottenham go meekly out of the Champions League with a 3-0 loss to Leipzig on Tuesday, Jose Mourinho said his injury-ravaged squad was “not even …
Tue., March 10, 2020
Josip Ilicic scores 4 as Atalanta reaches Champions League QFs
VALENCIA, Spain – Newcomer Atalanta extended its remarkable Champions League run thanks to a record-breaking night by Josip Ilicic. Ilicic became the first player to score four goals in an …
Tue., March 10, 2020
USSF says hostile crowds among reasons male players have different jobs than females
The U.S. Soccer Federation says facing hostile crowds in Mexico and Central America makes playing for the U.S. men’s national team a different job than competing for the American women.
UPDATED: Sat., March 7, 2020
Seattle Sounders get video review help in 1-1 draw with Columbus
Gyasi Zardes scored in the first half to give Columbus the lead, but Seattle’s Raul Ruidiaz scored on a second penalty-kick attempt midway through the second half as the Crew …
Tue., March 3, 2020
Juventus-Milan Cup semifinal postponed indefinitely
The Italian Cup semifinal between Juventus and AC Milan scheduled for Wednesday in Turin has been postponed indefinitely as part of measures to stop the spread of the virus outbreak …
UPDATED: Tue., March 3, 2020
Liverpool beaten again in FA Cup loss to Chelsea
Liverpool has been eliminated from the FA Cup in a 2-0 loss to Chelsea as a run of poor results continues for Jurgen Klopp’s team.
UPDATED: Tue., March 3, 2020
Bayern, 4th-tier Saarbrucken reach German Cup semifinals
Bayern Munich stays on course for a domestic double after beating Schalke 1-0 in their German Cup quarterfinal.
Tue., March 3, 2020
Thorns acquire defender Becky Sauerbrunn from Royals
The Portland Thorns have acquired veteran U.S. national team defender Becky Sauerbrunn from the Utah Royals.
UPDATED: Tue., March 3, 2020
Aleksander Ceferin asserts European soccer power in face of ‘threats’
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has warned of alarming threats to the game while resisting attempts to radically change soccer competitions.
Thu., Feb. 27, 2020
Serie A announces Italian games will be played without fans
The Serie A game between Juventus and Inter Milan will take place in an empty stadium because of the virus outbreak in Italy, the league confirmed Thursday.
Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
David Beckham’s Miami MLS team to kick off after 7 years of twists
Used to bending free kicks for goals, David Beckham was not prepared for seven years of twists en route to his team’s Major League Soccer debut this weekend.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
Lucas Tousart’s goal gives Lyon 1-0 win over lethargic Juventus
A rare goal from combative midfielder Lucas Tousart gave hard-working Lyon a 1-0 home win against Juventus in the first leg of their round-of-16 game in the UEFA Champions League.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
Man City rallies to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in UCL
Manchester City scored two late goals five minutes apart to defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 in the UEFA Champions League.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
Matt Calkins: If Sounders manage to win CONCACAF Champions League, casual Seattle sports fans should take notice
I think we can agree that the average American understands a soccer schedule about as well as a grade-schooler does a calculus theorem.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
17-year-old Gio Reyna to join U.S. national team
Gio Reyna is following his father to the U.S. national team.
Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
MLS owners predict league will surpass MLB, Premier League
Los Angeles FC lead owner Larry Berg predicts Major League Soccer will surpass Major League Baseball in popularity during the next 10 years.
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 25, 2020
Serge Gnabry, Robert Lewandowski combine in Bayern’s 3-0 win at Chelsea
Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski combined to lead Bayern Munich’s devastating second-half attacking display at Chelsea, securing a 3-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg.
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 25, 2020
Barcelona draws 1-1 at Napoli in UCL 1st leg
Lionel Messi was held in check in Diego Maradona’s old stadium as Barcelona played to a 1-1 draw at Napoli in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round …
Tue., Feb. 25, 2020
Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane unsure if Eden Hazard needs surgery again
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is unsure if Belgium forward Eden Hazard will undergo surgery after breaking his right leg again.
UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 20, 2020
Jordan Morris, Joao Paulo help Seattle Sounders earn 2-2 draw against Olimpia in CONCACAF Champions League opener
In a flash, Joao Paulo set the tone for his new Sounders squad.
Tue., Feb. 18, 2020
Phil Neville wants England to be ‘biggest threat’ to Americans
As soon as it was pointed out to Phil Neville that his next match was against “your old friends,” the England women’s coach flashed back with a smile. “Friends?”
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 18, 2020
Gio Reyna at 17 becomes youngest American in UEFA Champions League
Gio Reyna became the youngest American-born player to appear in the UEFA Champions League and assisted on the go-ahead goal, helping Dortmund beat Paris-Saint Germain 2-1 in the first leg …
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 18, 2020
Atletico Madrid edges Liverpool 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid scored early and then defended well to beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League’s round of 16 on Tuesday, spoiling the defending champion’s …
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 18, 2020
Erling Haaland nets 2 to give Dortmund 2-1 win over PSG in UCL
Erling Haaland scored twice to give Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 meeting.