Articles filed under Soccer
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Japan and Brazil linked by soccer, baseball and immigrationJun 03, 2022 7:00 am - OIZUMI, Japan (AP) - Brazil's national soccer team is a draw wherever it plays, often a sentimental choice. The affection will run deeper for some in Japan when the coun...
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Valencia adds more turmoil by firing coach BordalásJun 03, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Spanish club Valencia fired coach José Bordalás on Friday amid turmoil over the team's leadership. The club ended Bordalás' contract halfway through its...
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Ex-Chelsea defender Alex has heart bypass surgery at age 39Jun 03, 2022 7:00 am - SAO PAULO (AP) - Former Brazil defender Alex said Friday he heart bypass surgery earlier this week. The 39-year-old retired from the sport in 2016 after a long and succe...
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Will Wilson to quit as US Soccer CEO after 2 1/2 yearsJun 03, 2022 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job after just 2 1/2 year...
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MATCHDAY: Kane targets 50th goal, Italy vs GermanyJun 03, 2022 7:00 am - A look at what's happening in European soccer on Saturday: NATIONS LEAGUE Forward Harry Kane will look to become the second player to reach 50 goals for England when the...
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Vancouver Whitecaps play Real Salt Lake after shutout victoryJun 03, 2022 7:00 am - Real Salt Lake (7-3-4, second in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (4-7-2, 12th in the Western Conference) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 7 p.m....
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Denmark upsets France, Netherlands thrashes BelgiumJun 03, 2022 7:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - Denmark stunned titleholder France 2-1 in their opening Nations League match at the Stade de France on Friday, ending the world champion's seven-match wi...
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Girls soccer: Metea Valley wins again, one victory away from state titleJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - After dispatching state powerhouses Naperville North and Naperville Central in a span of one week, Metea Valley stunned North one more time in its sectional final before...
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Girls soccer: Barrington strikes early, advances to 3A state title gameJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - Barrington delivered a master class performance Friday evening at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium in its Class 3A state semifinal contest with Evanston to beat the Wildkits 2-0...
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Girls soccer: Casmere's clutch goal puts Benet in state title gameJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - Anna Casmere's wonder goal in the 72nd minute sent Benet Academy into Saturday's Class 2A state championship game after the Redwings' 3-2 victory over Deerfield Friday a...