SYDNEY—After 21 years since last playing in Australia, the United States women’s soccer team needed only 24 seconds to score against the Matildas on Saturday. Turns out that was all the new-look American side needed in a 3–0 win at Sydney’s Olympic stadium before a Matildas-record crowd of 36,109. Ashley Hatch scored her first international…
Orange County Soccer Club Win USL Western Division Final Over San Antonio FC in Overtime
IRVINE, Calif.—Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) converted all five penalty kicks in overtime to win the Western Conference Finals over San Antonio FC (SAFC) on Saturday night in front of more than 5,000 elated home fans. After 11 years in Irvine, OCSC has great hopes of winning their first USL League Championship as the win…
FC Dallas’ Ricardo Pepi Wins MLS Young Player of Year
FC Dallas star Ricardo Pepi was named the 2021 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday. The 18-year-old forward led his club with 13 goals and added three assists in 31 games, including 24 starts. He recorded his first MLS hat trick against the LA Galaxy on July 24 and scored twice in games…
Denmark to Wear Clothes With ‘Critical Messages’ in Qatar
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Denmark’s national soccer team will wear “human rights messages” on their training clothes at next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Denmark earned a spot in the tournament last month. In the wake of qualification, the Danish soccer federation said Wednesday it has launched a series of “critical initiatives.” Qatar has faced criticism amid reports…
Novak Djokovic Beats Rublev to Reach ATP Finals Semifinals
TURIN, Italy—Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP Finals by beating Andrey Rublev 6–3, 6–2 on Wednesday. The top-ranked Djokovic is attempting to match Roger Federer’s record of six titles at the season-ending event for the top eight players in the world. Djokovic was again almost perfect on his serve, although Rublev managed…
Canada’s Road to Qatar 2022 World Cup Gets Massive Boost After Downing Mexico
News Analysis “Iceteca” is what it’s being called—a Canadian take on Mexico’s nearly impregnable fortress of a stadium, the Azteca. November 16, 2021 at Commonwealth Stadium in frigid Edmonton will be remembered as one of the most memorable nights for Canadian soccer, but also a compelling suggestion of just what the team might be able…
Weah’s Goal Gains US Bumpy 1–1 Draw at Jamaica in Qualifier
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Damion Lowe leapt above Walker Zimmerman at the top of the 6-yard box in the 84th minute and headed Leon Bailey’s corner kick to the left of U.S. goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Back at The Office for the first time in 25 months, yellow-clad Reggae Boyz fans erupted at the apparent go-ahead goal. But wait!…
France, Belgium Win to Reach World Cup; Dutch Slip to Draw
PARIS—While Kylian Mbappe’s four goals in an 8–0 rout of Kazakhstan ensured defending champion France reached next year’s World Cup along with victorious Belgium, the Netherlands failed to join them Saturday after conceding two late goals. Belgium was less spectacular beating Estonia 3–1 at home but has an unassailable five point-lead over second-place Wales, which…
US Leads in World Cup Qualifier After 2–0 Victory Over Mexico
Christian Pulisic, considered the top USMNT player, entered the game in the 69th minute to provide the game-winning header over Mexico in front of a loud and ecstatic U.S. crowd of 26,000. The game was played with high energy intensity even though it was a cold and rainy night at sold-out Cincinnati TQL Stadium, home…
David Scores in 57Th Minute to Help Canada to 1-0 Win Over Costa Rica
EDMONTON—Before the Canadian men’s national soccer team faced Costa Rica on Friday, coach John Herdman passed on some wisdom he’d received earlier in the week from NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson-“play the game, not the occasion.” Striker Jonathan David had a game-breaking moment, and it made for a memorable occasion. His 57th-minute goal lifted Canada…
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