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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…

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Uzbekistan falls to Spain but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off at Paris Olympics

By Associated Press

Uzbekistan fans chanted and danced throughout a 2-1 loss to Spain to the rhythm of a furiously fast drum beat at Parc des Princes in western Paris.

Injured soccer fans file lawsuits over Copa America stadium melees and stampede

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock Stadium, with one person citing serious injuries and some ticket…

Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual World Cup kiss

By Associated Press

Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault

By Associated Press

Rubiales has insisted the kiss was consensual. Hermoso has denied that.

Rubiales asked to resign for kissing player by Spanish soccer federation officials

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

“After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said.