Women’s national team director Norio Sasaki argued that Japan could not win next year’s World Cup if Nils Nielsen remained in charge, describing his coaching as “a little too lax, a little too soft.”
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Concacaf Champions Cup: Quarterfinals, First Legs
Toluca and Tigres take two-goal leads into the second legs at MLS opposition.
U.S. rosters: U-20, U-19 and U-18 women
California and Texas (10 players) and Pennsylvania (7 players) lead all states with players selected to the three U.S. women’s youth national teams gathering this week.
Generation Adidas Cup: 2026 Best XIs
Six players from MLS academies were named to the Best XIs in both boys divisions.
Atletico punishes 10-man Barcelona, takes control of Champions League series
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday.
Dominant PSG leaves Liverpool right up against it in Champions League series
Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week’s return. Doue’s shot in the 11th minute looped over goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and […]
David Martínez steals show in LAFC win over Cruz Azul
Son Heung-Min and Dénis Bouanga continue to get all the attention, but 20-year-old David Martínez is enjoying a breakout season at LAFC. The Venezuelan scored two brilliant goals to seal LAFC’s 3-0 win over defending Concacaf Champions Cup champion Cruz Azul in the first leg of their quarterfinal series at BMO Stadium. La Máquina had the early edge in play, […]
Patrick Agyemang sidelined with ‘serious’ Achilles tendon injury
Patrick Agyemang suffered a “serious” Achilles tendon injury during Derby County’s 2-0 win over Stoke City on Monday.
Bayern’s Kompany praises ‘special’ Neuer display in win at Real Madrid
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hailed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his team secured a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win at Real Madrid on Tuesday. Luis Diaz and Harry Kane’s goals gave the Bundesliga leaders a strong lead on a dominant display but Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for Madrid, with Neuer making a […]
Soccer America Trivia contest #9
Congratulations to Jon Katz on being selected randomly as the winner of Soccer America Trivia contest #9.
