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Even if Reynoso returns to Loons, his old role has disappeared
At some point, Emanuel Reynoso may return to Minnesota United. If that happens, however, the team's new coach made it clear Reynoso's centerpiece role with the Loons is history.
Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body's policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries.
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro gets 1st Serie A coaching job at Udinese
Fabio Cannavaro, captain of the Italy squad that won the 2006 World Cup, was given his first Serie A coaching job on Monday at relegation-threatened Udinese.
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Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
One of America's greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the most important moments in sports don't always end with a group of Champagne-soaked winners holding up a trophy.
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Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead
Arsenal earned its biggest win ever over Chelsea as Kai Havertz scored twice against his former team in a 5-0 rout on Tuesday that solidified the Gunners' place atop the Premier League standings.
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Spanish judge freezes a bank account of Piqué's company amid probe into Saudi deal to host Super Cup
A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption in the hosting of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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KC Current owners announce plans for stadium district along the Kansas City riverfront
The ownership group of the Kansas City Current announced plans Monday for the development of the Missouri River waterfront, where the club recently opened a purpose-built stadium for the National Women's Soccer League team.
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Police in Greece raid homes and detain dozens in crackdown on deadly soccer violence
Police in Greece have raided multiple homes in Athens and detained dozens of suspects in a crackdown on soccer violence that led to the death of a police officer in December.
Loons
Oluwaseyi gets Loons going in 3-0 victory at Charlotte
Lod and Dotson added goals in the second half as Minnesota United overpowered a team that hadn't lost at home in 11 months.
Gophers
U's McCauley wins share of Big Ten golf title after final-round 64
Isabella McCauley's final round was the best round of any golfer at the competition, and she is the Gophers' first Big Ten champion since 1989.
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Man United escapes with shootout win after blowing 3-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semifinal
It was nearly a comeback for the ages for Coventry. Instead, it ended in another gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss at Wembley for the second-tier team as Manchester United limped into another FA Cup final.
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Man United back in another FA Cup final against Man City after narrowly avoiding humiliation
Manchester United set up another FA Cup final against fierce rival Manchester City in a way no one could ever have imagined.
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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His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit
Before Eric Cantona, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo, there was Mark Robins.
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Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team
When Ben Binyamin was left for dead, his right leg blown off during the Hamas attack on the Tribe of Nova music festival, the Israeli professional soccer player thought he would never again play the game he loved.
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Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals
Power struggles, intriguing matchups and fond farewells.
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Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium
The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to ''abusive'' searches while entering Barcelona's stadium for a Champions League match earlier this week.
Loons
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
Minnesota United has up-and-coming defenders Devin Padelford and Hugo Bacharach learning constantly from a 35-year-old who has been with the Loons since their MLS beginning.
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PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success
Tabitha Chawinga wasn't always a prolific scorer. The Paris Saint-Germain star played goalkeeper in rural Malawi as a young girl.
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The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
The tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large.
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Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress
Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.
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Vinícius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinals match against Man City
Vinícius Junior was taken off injured in the Champions League quarterfinals second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid on Wednesday.
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Real Madrid beats Man City 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals
Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City's brief hold on the Champions League.
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Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals
Joshua Kimmich's header powered Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
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- Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
- Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead
- Spanish judge freezes a bank account of Piqué's company amid probe into Saudi deal to host Super Cup
- KC Current owners announce plans for stadium district along the Kansas City riverfront
- Police in Greece raid homes and detain dozens in crackdown on deadly soccer violence
- Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
- Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro gets 1st Serie A coaching job at Udinese
- Man United escapes with shootout win after blowing 3-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semifinal
- Man United back in another FA Cup final against Man City after narrowly avoiding humiliation
- His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit
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- Oluwaseyi gets Loons going in 3-0 victory at Charlotte
- Molino, Miller doubtful to play Saturday for Loons
- Amid youth movement, Loons seek stability from a trio of veterans
- Loons' first-round pick Gasper brings maturity, familiarity as training opens
