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Analysis: Mesanvi, Yeboah give shorthanded Loons new hope
Minnesota United promoted former Lakeville South standout Loïc Mesanvi from its second team and officially signed Kelvin Yeboah as a designated player.
Loons fall to Seattle 2-0 in Leagues Cup opener after Dotson red card
Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist for the Sounders, and the Loons lost for the 10th time in 10 all-time games in Seattle.
Analysis: Loons enter Leagues Cup amid a tournament tug-of-war
Some longtime fans and players have fond feelings for the U.S. Open Cup, which has shrunk in relevance with MLS more determined to grow the Leagues Cup.
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U.S. women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.
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US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.
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Banned coach Bev Priestman 'heartbroken' and apologizes in Canada drone-spying scandal at Olympics
Embattled Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman apologized to her players Sunday and pledged to cooperate with an investigation into the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.
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Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham beats hometown Whitecaps 4-1 in Vancouver
Actor Ryan Reynolds watched Wrexham beat his hometown Vancouver Whitecaps 4-1 on Saturday night at BC Place.
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Drone-spying scandal: FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women's soccer, bans coaches 1 year
FIFA docked six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women's soccer tournament and banned three coaches for one year each on Saturday in a drone-spying scandal.
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US stays alive with 4-1 win over New Zealand in Olympic men's soccer. Ukraine beats Morocco
Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics.
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Dominican Republic's Azcona sent off for kicking Spain's Cubarsi in groin at Olympics
Dominican Republic forward Edison Azcona was sent off in his team's 3-1 loss to Spain at the Olympics on Saturday after kicking out into the groin of Pau Cubarsi.
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Swanson hopes opening win at Olympics is just the start as US prepares to face Germany
After all that Mallory Swanson went through last year, she's grateful to be in France for the Olympics. She also plans to shake things up for the U.S. team.
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In President Milei's sit-down with Macron, Argentina says the leaders get past soccer chant fallout
Argentine President Javier Milei and French President Emmanuel Macron met Friday in Paris where they appeared to put aside recent controversy stemming from their countries' fierce soccer rivalry.
Soccer's World Cup begins Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 18. Tap here for the information you'll need to follow the matches involving the United States, host Qatar and 30 other nations.
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Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues
Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman was suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal Friday, and the head of Canada Soccer said he was investigating a potential ''systemic ethical shortcoming.''
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Dominant US basketball, soccer teams driving high betting interest on Olympics
Sports books say they expect strong betting interest in this year's Olympics, driven by dominant U.S. basketball and soccer teams.
Loons
Minnesota United sign wingback Rosales to contract extension
The rising 23-year-old converted from midfielder to left wingback this season and will stay through at least 2027.
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Swanson's 2 goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal
Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the first half and the United States opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia on Thursday night, giving new coach Emma Hayes a win in her first major tournament with the team.
World
Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived Thursday in Paris, his office said, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team's derogatory post-match chants about French players.
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Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
The head of Argentina's soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday ''makes no sense," and coach Javier Mascherano called the scene ''a scandal.''
Loons
Juan Brunetta has a goal and an assist to lead Liga MX All-Stars over MLS All-Stars 4-1
Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza scored a minute apart in the second half, and Mexico's Liga MX All-Stars beat the Major League Soccer All-Stars 4-1 in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.
Olympics
France beats U.S. 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer
On a wild opening day for the Olympic men's soccer tournament, the United States came within the width of the crossbar from taking the lead against host nation France.
Sports
Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
The Olympic men's soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco's shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina.
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Aurora standout Duong signs with USL W Super League team
Former Gopher Katie Duong, who led the Aurora in goals and assists this past season, is joining the DC Power Football Club, one of eight teams in the new USL W Super League.
Olympics
Israel's national anthem loudly jeered before Olympic soccer match against Mali
Israel's national anthem was loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali on Wednesday night.
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- U.S. women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
- US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
- Banned coach Bev Priestman 'heartbroken' and apologizes in Canada drone-spying scandal at Olympics
- Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham beats hometown Whitecaps 4-1 in Vancouver
- Drone-spying scandal: FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women's soccer, bans coaches 1 year
- US stays alive with 4-1 win over New Zealand in Olympic men's soccer. Ukraine beats Morocco
- Dominican Republic's Azcona sent off for kicking Spain's Cubarsi in groin at Olympics
- Swanson hopes opening win at Olympics is just the start as US prepares to face Germany
- In President Milei's sit-down with Macron, Argentina says the leaders get past soccer chant fallout
- Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues
