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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...

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo waves following the World Cup Group K soccer match againstColombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo

By Associated Press

August 17, 2026 at 9:03 a.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of...

Dje D'avilla of the Fire dribbles past Joao Ortiz of the Timbers during the second half Sunday, Aug. 16, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Dje D’Avilla shines early to help Chicago Fire spoil debut of new Portland Timbers coach in a 2-1 victory

By Associated Press

August 16, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

Dje D’Avilla had a goal and an assist in the first 14 minutes and the...

Norway manager Martin Sjögren looks on from the sideline during a Women Euro 2022 match against Austria on July 15, 2022, in Brighton, England. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP file)

Last-place Chicago Stars fire coach Martin Sjögren and name Karina Báez as interim coach for rest of season

By Anne M. Peterson

August 12, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi cries at the end of the World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father and expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer

By Associated Press

August 12, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father on social media, opening up about...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, on Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

By Associated Press

August 10, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell...

FILE – Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, announces the securing of a bid by Denver to be the 16th team in the league during a news conference, Jan. 30, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

The NWSL will start its season earlier in 2027 because of the World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson

August 5, 2026 at 10:33 p.m.

The National Women’s Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever next year...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is silhouetted as he walks past the World Cup trophy on April 30, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at ‘crisis’ meeting to remain as FIFA president

By James Robson

August 5, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

FIFA said Wednesday that it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, right, and Arsene Wenger arrive for the Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals match between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, on July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Top FIFA officials distance themselves from Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

By Graham Dunbar

August 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Two senior FIFA executives distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to...

FILE – Los Angeles FC lead owner Larry Berg gestures during an interviewed at the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber

By Anne M. Peterson

August 3, 2026 at 10:16 p.m.

Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will be the next commissioner of Major League...

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supporters after the World Cup loss to Belgium in Seattle on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mauricio Pochettino signs 4-year extension to stay US men’s soccer coach through 2030 World Cup

By Ronald Blum

August 3, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract...