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NWSL admits error in failure to stop game after Savy King collapse

Soccer // 1 day ago

NWSL admits error in failure to stop game after Savy King collapse

May 16 (UPI) -- The NWSL said Friday that play should not have resumed after Savy King collapsed during a recent matchup between Angel City and the Utah Royals and that future matches featuring similar circumstances will be abandoned.

Soccer: Angel City's Savy King undergoes heart surgery after mid-game collapse

Soccer // 4 days ago

Soccer: Angel City's Savy King undergoes heart surgery after mid-game collapse

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti named coach of Brazilian national team

Soccer // 6 days ago

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti named coach of Brazilian national team

Inter Miami's Beckham requests respect after Minnesota United's 'Pink Phony Club' dig

Soccer // 6 days ago

Inter Miami's Beckham requests respect after Minnesota United's 'Pink Phony Club' dig

Bayer Leverkusen soccer coach Xabi Alonso to leave amid Real Madrid links

Soccer // 1 week ago

Bayer Leverkusen soccer coach Xabi Alonso to leave amid Real Madrid links

May 9 (UPI) -- Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will step down from his role at the end of the season, he announced Friday.

David Beckham, Gary Neville-led ownership group completes Salford City purchase

Soccer // 1 week ago

David Beckham, Gary Neville-led ownership group completes Salford City purchase

May 8 (UPI) -- An ownership group led by former England soccer stars David Beckham and Gary Neville completed its purchase of Salford City, the League Two franchise announced Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. earns first Portugal under-15 call-up

Soccer // 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. earns first Portugal under-15 call-up

May 6 (UPI) -- Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. earned his first call-up to Portugal's under-15 team, the Portuguese Football Association announced Tuesday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool this summer

Soccer // 1 week ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool this summer

May 5 (UPI) -- English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold told Liverpool that he plans to leave when his contract expires this summer, the Premier League soccer franchise announced Monday.

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

Soccer // 2 weeks ago

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

May 1 (UPI) -- Transgender women will be prohibited from playing for female soccer teams in England starting on June 1, the English Football Association (FA) announced Thursday.

Italy's Serie A suspends soccer games due to Pope Francis' death

Soccer // 3 weeks ago

Italy's Serie A suspends soccer games due to Pope Francis' death

April 21 (UPI) -- Serie A suspended Monday's slate of matches in response to the death of Pope Francis, the Italian soccer league announced.

Liverpool signs defender Virgil van Dijk to two-year contract extension

Soccer // 1 month ago

Liverpool signs defender Virgil van Dijk to two-year contract extension

April 17 (UPI) -- Liverpool signed defender Virgil van Dijk to a two-year contract extension, the Premier League franchise announced Thursday.

Arsenal tops Real Madrid to reach first Champions League semifinal since 2009

Soccer // 1 month ago

Arsenal tops Real Madrid to reach first Champions League semifinal since 2009

April 16 (UPI) -- Gabriel Martinelli finished a breakaway with a stoppage-time boot into the right side of the net, leading Arsenal past Real Madrid on Wednesday and sealing the Gunners' first Champions League semifinal berth since 2009.

Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza dies after 11th-floor fall in China

Soccer // 1 month ago

Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza dies after 11th-floor fall in China

April 16 (UPI) -- Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation announced Wednesday. He was 28.

Liverpool signs striker Mohamed Salah to two-year contract

Soccer // 1 month ago

Liverpool signs striker Mohamed Salah to two-year contract

April 11 (UPI) -- Liverpool signed strike Mohamed Salah to a two-year contract extension, the Premier League club announced Friday.

Lionel Messi scores twice, Inter Miami beats LAFC in Champions Cup quarterfinal

Soccer // 1 month ago

Lionel Messi scores twice, Inter Miami beats LAFC in Champions Cup quarterfinal

April 10 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted another goal to lead Inter Miami to a gritty win over LAFC in a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Neymar, Memphis Depay criticize Brazil for banning standing on soccer ball

Soccer // 1 month ago

Neymar, Memphis Depay criticize Brazil for banning standing on soccer ball

April 7 (UPI) -- Soccer stars Neymar Jr. and Memphis Depay went on social media to respond to the Brazilian Football Confederation's decision to penalize players for standing on the ball, citing limitations on self expression.

Veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City

Soccer // 1 month ago

Veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City

April 4 (UPI) -- Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the veteran midfielder announced Friday.

USA set to host 2031 Women's World Cup soccer

Soccer // 1 month ago

USA set to host 2031 Women's World Cup soccer

April 3 (UPI) -- The United States will host the 2031 Women's World Cup, as the lone bidder for the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade.

Team USA, Gotham defender Tierna Davidson tears ACL

Soccer // 1 month ago

Team USA, Gotham defender Tierna Davidson tears ACL

April 2 (UPI) -- United States Women's National Team and NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson sustained a torn ACL in her left knee and will miss the rest of the NWSL season, Gotham FC announced Wednesday.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to miss 5 to 7 weeks

Soccer // 1 month ago

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to miss 5 to 7 weeks

April 1 (UPI) -- Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss between five and seven weeks of action because of a left ankle injury, Sky Blues coach Pep Guardiola told reporters Tuesday.

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