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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...

Mexico's Brian Gutierrez (26) and Ecuador's Yaimar Medina (26) battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup: Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

By Carlos Rodriguez

June 30, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought in the World Cup knockout stage....

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: Kylian Mbappé scores twice to tie Lionel Messi for lead with 6 goals as France beats Sweden 3-0

By Ronald Blum

June 30, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute, added...

A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 match against Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., on June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop

By Ciarán Fahey

June 30, 2026 at 7:43 a.m.

Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but it doesn’t make it any less painful...

Lukas Cerv, of the Czechia men’s national soccer team, refreshes himself while working out in hot Texas weather during a public training session, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas, ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here’s what to expect.

By Dorany Pineda

June 29, 2026 at 10:37 p.m.

The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout rounds, and so is...

Paraguay's Matias Galarza (23), Braian Ojeda (20), Gustavo Gomez (15) and Gustavo Velazquez (2) celebrate a win uring the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

World Cup: Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw through extra time

By Kyle Hightower

June 29, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World...

FILE – Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski is thrown into the air by his teammates after his last game for the club at the end of the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis in Barcelona, Spain, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra, File)

Robert Lewandowski, the Polish star and former Barcelona striker, comes to MLS with the Chicago Fire

By Jay Cohen

June 29, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

Former Barcelona striker and Poland's all-time leading scorer Robert Lewandowski is coming to Major League...

Fans take part in the Blues on the Fox fest at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on June 20, 2026. On Monday, the park announced it will host three upcoming World Cup watch parties. (Thomas J. King)

World Cup watch parties to be held at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

By David Sharos

June 29, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Viewing parties are set for the Mexico game Tuesday night, the U.S. game Wednesday night...

Brazil’s Casemiro celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal against Japan in Houston on June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

World Cup: Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1

By Kristie Rieken

June 29, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil...

The soccer facilities at the San Diego Jewish Academy are some of the most sought-after in Southern California. (San Diego Jewish Academy)

Why Switzerland picked a small San Diego school as its World Cup training base

By Mark Zeigler

June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The San Diego Jewish Academy in Carmel Valley boasts one of the most immaculate fields...

Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal

By Greg Beacham

June 28, 2026 at 8:38 p.m.

Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South...