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England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third

By Ken Maguire

October 26, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club...

Fire midfielder Anton Salétros, right, defends the Red Bulls' Ronald Donkor during the first half on May 9, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago Fire surpass 50 points for 2nd straight season after rallying for 3-2 win vs. Atlanta United

By Associated Press

October 24, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Anton Salétros had a goal and an assist to help the Chicago Fire rally for...

FILE – Seattle Reign midfielder Maddie Mercado follows the action as she runs during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in Seattle, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Chicago Stars limited to one shot in 3-1 loss to Seattle Reign, falling to 5-21-2

By Drew Renner

October 18, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Maddie Mercado had two goals, and the visiting Seattle Reign controlled possession in their 3-1...

Fans react to a United States loss during a watch party for a World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium at the KC Live! entertainment district Monday, July 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Cup: Your team’s been knocked out. Who should you support now?

By Steve Douglas

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

If your team is out of the World Cup, don't worry. Here's a guide to...

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Sweden during a World Cup match in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

By Stephen Whyno

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four...

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the tying goal for Argentina against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 match on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP)

Lionel Messi and Chicago Fire’s Hugo Cuypers among 29 selected to represent MLS vs. LIGA MX in All-Star Game

By Steve Reed

July 8, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

By STEVE REED CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi, the World Cup’s all-time leading goal...

U.S. player Christian Pulisic reacts after Belgium scored a goal during a World Cup round of 16 match on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Another US loss in World Cup’s round of 16 shows how far the national team still has to go

By Ronald Blum

July 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national...

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges fans after a World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Lionel Messi and Argentina erase 2-goal deficit with 11 minutes left for a spot in World Cup quarterfinals

By James Robson

July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this tournament, his record-extending 21st World Cup goal.

Folarin Balogun, right, stands by after being issued a red card by Referee Raphael Claus during the World Cup match against Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA praises World Cup referee who Donald Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after Folarin Balogun’s red card

By Associated Press

July 7, 2026 at 8:02 a.m.

FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on...

United States’ Christian Pulisic reacts after a challenge during the World Cup match against Belgium in Seattle on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Disappointing World Cup for US star Christian Pulisic, who was held scoreless and hobbled by injuries

By Gene Johnson

July 7, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

United States forward Christian Pulisic could only watch from the bench as Belgium extinguished his...

United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) and Belgium’s Brandon Mechele (4) battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

World Cup: Folarin Balogun has little impact in US loss after his red-card suspension was lifted

By Andrew Destin

July 6, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic...

United States goalkeeper Matt Freese reacts after Belgium scores their third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

World Cup: ‘A very bad day’ as defensive lapses sink US in 4-1 loss to Belgium

By Ronald Blum

July 6, 2026 at 11:57 p.m.

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended as Belgium...

Spain’s Pedro Porro, top, congrats Spain’s Mikel Merino, right, after scored during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

World Cup: Spain’s late goal sends it to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s tournament career

By Schuyler Dixon

July 6, 2026 at 8:26 p.m.

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano...