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News Articles: soccer

Lothar Matthaus draws the card of USA in Group B during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw on Friday in Doha, Qatar.

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The U.S. will face England in the World Cup's group stage

The United States drew a spot in Group B, meaning the men's soccer team will face off against England, Iran and the winner of a European playoff — setting up a challenging run for the U.S. squad.

April 01, 2022
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Weston McKennie (No. 8) of the United States is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. defeated Mexico 2-0.

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Everything you need to know as the U.S. men's team looks to return to the World Cup

After failing to qualify in 2017, the U.S. men's soccer team has three crucial qualifying games coming up in the next week. Here's everything you need to know.

March 24, 2022
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  • Jeff Dean
Atlanta United vs. Charlotte on March 14, 2022

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At new season kickoff, Atlanta United looks for fresh start on the field

In their sixth season of Major League Soccer, the Five Stripes bring some new faces onto the field this year. The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas joined Georgia Public Broadcasting's Orlando Montoya to help breakdown what fans can expect this year on and off the field.

March 16, 2022
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
The Russian state-owned gas company Gazprom is one of eight major global sponsors of the UEFA Champions League.

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A German soccer team is removing a Russian logo from jerseys over the Ukraine attacks

The logo of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom is being removed. The team said the logo will be replaced by lettering reading "Schalke 04" instead following what it called "recent developments."

February 24, 2022
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  • Jeff Dean
Kurt Zouma of West Ham United reacts during the Premier League match with Watford at London Stadium on Tuesday. Zouma has apologized after a video showed him abusing cats.

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U.K. soccer player Kurt Zouma is under fire after a video showed him abusing cats

The West Ham United player has been fined for his actions and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has launched an investigation into the matter.

February 09, 2022
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
Alex Roldan (right), captain of the Salvadoran men's national soccer team, during practice at the Cuscatlán Stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Tuesday, where they will play against Canada on Wednesday. The game is part of the Americas regions' CONCACAF qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Salvadoran Americans bring World Cup soccer hopes to El Salvador as it faces Canada

El Salvador's national soccer team plays its World Cup qualifying match against Canada Wednesday night — with several players and coaches from the United States.

February 02, 2022
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  • Carrie Kahn
Aminata Diallo, pictured here while she was on loan to the National Women's Soccer League's Utah Royals, warms up prior to a match in July 2020 in Herriman, Utah.

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Soccer player Aminata Diallo has been arrested after an attack on her teammate

In an incident that's drawing comparisons to Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, the Paris Saint-Germain player allegedly arranged for two men to attack rival Kheira Hamraoui, injuring her legs.

November 10, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
Josh Cavallo of Adelaide, left, and Daniel Stynes of the Glory contest for the ball during the A-League match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United at HBF Park, on May 19 in Perth, Australia.

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Josh Cavallo becomes one of the few professional men's footballers to come out as gay

The Adelaide United midfielder announced that he was gay in a video posted to the team's Twitter account Tuesday.

October 27, 2021
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  • Joe Hernandez
Coach Richie Burke of the Washington Spirit watches the play during a game against the North Carolina Courage at Audi Field on July 10, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Washington Spirit Coach Richie Burke Was Fired After An Investigation Into Abuse

The National Women's Soccer League fired Burke after officials launched an investigation into allegations of harassment and a toxic work culture.

September 29, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
"My friends, with each passing day I feel a little better," Pelé, a three-time World Cup champion, told fans on Instagram on Friday.

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Pelé Is In Intensive Care After Surgery But Says He's Doing Well

The 80-year-old Brazilian soccer legend told fans he's getting better every day after doctors removed a suspected colon tumor.

September 10, 2021
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  • Vanessa Romo
Lionel Messi waves at a Barcelona crowd in 2019. Barcelona says Lionel Messi will not stay with the club.

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After 17 Seasons With FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi Is Leaving

"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Messi will depart less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.

August 05, 2021
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  • Josie Fischels
Carli Lloyd of the U.S. women's soccer team looks dejected after Monday's defeat in the semifinal match against Canada at the Tokyo Olympics.

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The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal

The U.S. players had a 1-0 loss against Canada in the semifinal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.

August 02, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy and
  • Russell Lewis
Soccer on the sand of Lumley Beach is a big Sunday pastime in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Pick-up games run up and down the shoreline.

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Sunday On The Beach With Sierra Leonean Soccer Players

"Our beach is a God-given thing," exclaims one Sierra Leonean. "We have to make use of it!" That means walking, working out ... and lots of soccer in the sand.

July 25, 2021
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  • Jason Beaubien
Alex Morgan (#13) celebrates another Team USA goal against New Zealand with teammate Christen Press (#11) at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday in Saitama, Japan.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Beats New Zealand In A Much-Needed Olympics Comeback

Team USA scored big, rebounding after a disappointing loss to Sweden. The 6-1 win keeps alive the Americans' goal of becoming the first women's team to take Olympic gold after winning the World Cup.

July 25, 2021
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  • Kat Lonsdorf
Megan Rapinoe and her teammates on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team filed a lawsuit in 2019 over equal pay.

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The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Struggle For Equal Pay Featured In New 'LFG' Documentary

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with director Andrea Nix Fine and USWNT player Jessica McDonald about their new documentary LFG, which follows the U.S. Women's Soccer Team struggle for equal pay rights.

June 29, 2021
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