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MLSE part ways with Toronto FC, Argonauts president Bill Manning
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment on Thursday parted ways with Bill Manning, who served as the president for both Toronto FC of Major League Soccer and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.,Manning's exit was a mutual decision, per MLSE.,"On behalf of MLSE's board of directors and t...
Uruguayan players fight with fans after Copa defeat
A scuffle on the field spilled into the stands after a Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday in Charlotte, with Uruguayan players getting into a fight with spectators.,Immediately following the final whistle that ended Colombia's 1-0 win over Uruguay, players engaged in some shoving at the cente...
10-man Colombia edges Uruguay, advances to Copa final
Jefferson Lerma headed in James Rodriguez's corner kick late in the first half and 10-man Colombia held on to reach its first Copa America final in 23 years with a 1-0 victory over Uruguay on Wednesday in Charlotte.,Colombia was considerably the better team for the opening 45 minutes, only to be for...
Gregg Berhalter fired as coach of U.S. men's national team
The U.S. Soccer Federation fired Gregg Berhalter as coach of the men's national team following a performance at the 2024 Copa America that fell below expectations.,The federation made the announcement Wednesday after Berhalter faced intense scrutiny for his job security even before the host USMNT di...
Lionel Messi, Argentina roll past Canada into Copa final
Lionel Messi scored his first goal in Copa America 2024, helping defending champion Argentina defeat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday in a semifinal match at East Rutherford, N.J.,Argentina will play either Uruguay or Colombia in the final at Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday in pursuit of its record 16th Copa A...
Colombia, Uruguay reach Copa semis with records in sight
Two national teams in pursuit of formidable records will square off when Uruguay and Colombia meet in Wednesday's Copa America semifinal in Charlotte, N.C.,Colombia has tied its own all-time record by going 27 consecutive matches without a defeat, while Uruguay has history on its side as it bids for...
Canada-Argentina: Preview, Props, Odds
Yes, Canada will show up for its Copa America semifinal against Argentina on Tuesday in East Rutherford, N.J., even though Canadian coach Jesse Marsch admits the billing could be David vs. Goliath.,Argentina, ranked No. 1 in the world, is the defending champion of Copa America 2021 and the 2022 Worl...
F Dairon Asprilla ends 10-year run with Timbers
Forward Dairon Asprilla's 10-year run with the Portland Timbers ended on Tuesday.,The club transferred the 32-year-old veteran to Atletico Nacional in his native Colombia.,He tallied 33 goals and 20 assists in 203 MLS matches (114 starts) since his Portland debut in 2015.,"While Dairon departs Portl...
Canada ready for role of giant slayers in Copa semis vs. Argentina
Yes, Canada will show up for its Copa America semifinal against Argentina on Tuesday in East Rutherford, N.J., even though Canadian coach Jesse Marsch admits the billing could be David vs. Goliath.,Argentina, ranked No. 1 in the world, is the defending champion of Copa America 2021 and the 2022 Worl...
Argentina's dramatic Copa win drives record ratings
Defending Copa America champion Argentina's 4-2 victory over Ecuador in a penalty shootout on Thursday drew a record 1,869,000 million viewers on Fox.,The match -- the most watched Copa America non-U.S. quarterfinal telecast in U.S. English-language television history -- finished up 482 percent from...
Lionel Messi & Four Stars to Watch in Copa America Semifinals
Lionel Messi headlines the Copa America semifinals, but don't sleep on these four superstars that will be ready to impress the world....
Countdown to Copa America: Teams, Underdogs, Names to Know
Here's our full preview of the 2024 Copa America soccer tournament with a breakdown of teams and players to follow....
Red Bulls sign D Dylan Nealis to new contract
The New York Red Bulls locked up defender Dylan Nealis with a new contract on Thursday....
Charlotte FC sign F Kerwin Vargas to extension
Charlotte FC signed forward Kerwin Vargas to a new contract through the 2027 MLS season....
Union sign Cavan Sullivan, 14, to record homegrown deal
The Philadelphia Union signed 14-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan in a record contract for a Major League Soccer homegrown deal....
Toronto FC part ways with F Ayo Akinola
Toronto FC and forward Ayo Akinola mutually agreed to terminate his contract, the club announced Tuesday....
Crew move 2 matches after making CONCACAF Champions Cup final
Major League Soccer on Monday shifted two regular-season matches for the Columbus Crew, who advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final for the first time in club history....
Union sign G Andrew Rick
The Philadelphia Union signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Andrew Rick to a guaranteed contract through 2028 with an option for 2029, the team announced Saturday....
U.S. legend Tim Howard inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame
Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard, who played in 121 matches for the U.S. Men's National Team, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas on Saturday....
Former USWNT star Carli Lloyd announces pregnancy
Former United States Women's National Team star Carli Lloyd announced Wednesday that she is expecting her first child with husband Brian Hollins....