World Sep 25 UEFA expected to suspend Israel from European soccer body By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Jun 06 What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games There is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports. By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
Politics Apr 01 US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and 51st state threats President Trump's tariff wars with Canada and Mexico set a backdrop for the soccer showcase being jointly hosted by the three North American neighbors. By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press
World Nov 08 5 people hospitalized after attackers assault Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Peter Holla, the city’s acting police chief, told a news conference that the fans were “willfully attacked.” He said people on scooters staged “hit-and-run” attacks, making it difficult for police to track them down. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Oct 15 How a homophobic soccer chant became a costly embarrassment for Mexico Multiple sanctions from FIFA and campaigns by Mexican soccer officials to educate fans have not been able to stamp it out. By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press
Oct 11 Watch 9:04 Ipswich, England, hopes football club’s success will revive local economy and community By Malcolm Brabant English soccer is booming in the U.S. While little threat to the mighty NFL, millions of Americans are increasingly rabid fans of English clubs. Almost half of the teams in the Premier League are American-owned, including Ipswich Town, which has… Continue watching
Sep 05 U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan announces retirement and says she is expecting her 2nd child By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional soccer. Continue reading
Aug 10 U.S. women’s soccer team wins its fifth Olympic gold medal with 1-0 victory over Brazil By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press The Americans, who hadn't won gold since the 2012 London Olympics, closed out an undefeated run to the title in their first international campaign under new coach Emma Hayes. Continue reading
Jul 31 Canada women’s soccer loses appeal over points deduction at Olympic Games By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Two assistant coaches used drones to spy on New Zealand’s practices last week before their opening game. Continue reading
Jul 25 Argentina coach slams chaos at opening Olympic soccer match vs Morocco By James Robson, Associated Press The opening match of the men's soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. Continue reading