Tag: Soccer
Why Niko Sigur chose Canada over Croatia: 'He’s got that savviness even though he's young'
KANSAS CITY – Niko Sigur relaxed his normally stern gaze, stood in front of grown men he had never met before and took...
USWNT won Olympic gold without Alex Morgan, but her impact extends beyond on-field wins
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article to reflect Alex Morgan’s retirement announcement on Sept. 5, 2024. The story was...
Magic Johnson buys a stake in the NWSL's Washington Spirit
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Magic Johnson has bought an ownership stake in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit, the basketball great-turned...
Gio Reyna out of USMNT camp through injury, Cade Cowell called up
Gio Reyna has withdrawn from the USMNT’s roster for September’s friendlies against Canada and New Zealand due to a left groin strain.Club Deportivo...
Pastis-maker Pernod Ricard scraps sponsorship of PSG after protests in Marseille
French liquor company Pernod Ricard, best known in France for the anise-flavored aperitif pastis, said on Thursday it has scrapped a new sponsorship...
How England won the battle with Ireland for Jack Grealish and Declan Rice
This is an updated version of an article first published in July 2021.The press conference was running suspiciously late. In the next room,...