Soccer

Toronto FC gives up late goal in 1-1 pre-season draw with Norway's Fredrikstad FK

MARBELLA — Toronto FC gave up a late goal and had to settle for a 1-1 draw Thursday with Norway's Fredrikstad FK in the MLS team's first game of the pre-season.

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Man City avoids Champions League humiliation but can Guardiola rescue Premier League campaign?

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City avoided Champions League humiliation . Now back to the job of salvaging the Premier League season.

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Owners of new Denver NWSL team plan dedicated stadium and facilities

The majority owner of the new National Women's Soccer League team in Denver says there are plans to build a dedicated soccer stadium for the club.

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Kyle Walker not regretting leaving Man City for lackluster AC Milan ahead of derby debut

MILAN (AP) — England defender Kyle Walker could be forgiven for having some regrets over leaving Manchester City for AC Milan.

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Real Madrid could face Man City in the near future but celebrates return to good form

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a possible playoff against Manchester City.

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Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons joins Leipzig from PSG on permanent deal

Leipzig completed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. He's contracted to 2027. Neither Leipzig nor PSG disclosed the fee.

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Cathro, Barnett sign with AFC Toronto, bringing NSL team roster to 18

TORONTO — AFC Toronto has signed former Canadian youth international defender Ashley Cathro and American midfielder Colby Barnett, bringing the new Northern Super League's team roster to 18 players.

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England's Georgia Stanway out for months after damaging knee ligament

England midfielder Georgia Stanway will be sidelined for “several months” after damaging right knee ligaments in training this week.

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What does Neymar’s departure mean for the Saudi league?

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Neymar’s move from Al-Hilal to Brazilian club Santos means the Saudi Pro League has lost one of its most high-profile players.

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Gerrard leaves Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has left his role as manager of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.

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