In a touching tribute to the migrant workforce in Qatar that built the stadiums they will play in, members of Australia’s World Cup-bound national team called for a migrant resource center in Qatar, an “effective remedy for those who have been denied their rights.” In the video, they also call for the decriminalization of same […]
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Mexico: Tata Martino trims preliminary World Cup roster down to 31 players
Mexico has named a squad of 31 players from which 26 will go to the 2022 World Cup. In addition, a squad of 15 players — including two young Mexican-Americans — will serve a practice squad. Mexico’s Liga MX ends this weekend with Toluca and Pachuca in the final. Eighteen players on Tata Martino‘s short […]
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Awards: 2022 All-USL League One team
Goalkeeper: Rashid Nuhu, Union Omaha (Ghana, 26) Defenders: Jalen Crisler, Richmond (USA, 28) • Evan Lee, Greenville (USA, 28) • Daniel Navarro, Chattanooga (USA, 31) • Arthur Rogers, No. Colorado (England, 26) Midfielders: Jonathan Bolanos, Richmond (USA, 24) • José Carrera-García, Chattanooga (Mexico, 27) • Omar Ciss, Charlotte (Senegal, 21) • JP Scearce, Union Omaha […]
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MLS: Gio Savarese back with troubled Timbers for sixth season, Christian Lattanzio keeps Charlotte FC job
Giovanni Savarese, the Portland Timbers head coach since 2018, has been given a multiyear contract extension that will keep him with the MLS team through 2025. It also holds an option on his contract in 2026. “Gio has a proven track record of success in MLS, and we are excited to officially announce his extension […]
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Thursday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. A ‘landmark’ as women will coach against each other in men’s soccer By David Waldstein (New York Times)2. Utah Valley University, Utah Community Credit Union invest in $20M upgrades to soccer stadium By Sean Walker (ksl.com)3. British foreign secretary James criticized for ‘tone-deaf’ LGBT comments about ‘respect’ to Qatar during World Cup (Sky Sports)
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Results: U-17 Women's World Cup (semifinals)
Oct. 26 in Margao, India Colombia 0 Nigeria 0 (Colombia wins, 6-5, on PKs. Att.: 3,576)Spain 1 Germany 0 (Goals: Corrales, 90. Att.: 10,264)
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Watch: The wacky end to Atletico Madrid's Champions League run
Needing a win to stay alive in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid was tied, 2-2, with Bayer Leverkusen when the VAR granted it stoppage time penalty kick. Goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky stopped Yannick Carrasco‘s shot, Saul Niguez headed the rebound off the crossbar, and Reinildo Mandava‘s shot toward the net on the second rebound was […]
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What They're Saying: Pat Noonan
“I would say that if he continues on this path, he’s going to be gone. That’s my guess. Do we want to lose him? No. If he continues in the form that he is in, he can produce for us for a long time and that’s what we want. But the reality is with his […]
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Major League Soccer: Roster moves
• Sporting KC signs LaLiga vet Nemanja Radoja. The 29-year-old Serbian is a defensive midfielder with eight years of experience at Spanish clubs Celta (where he played with Sporting defender Andreu Fontas) and Levante. He was signed to a three-year MLS contract through 2025 with an option for 2026.
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Around the Country: Major League Soccer
• Minnesota United appoints Amos Magee to oversee youth development. The St. Paul native has been with the Loons since 2016. In his previous role, he was director of player personnel. His new position is vice president of youth development. He was the Minnesota Thunder’s all-time leading scorer and played in MLS for the Tampa […]