International soccer
Kyra Cooney-Cross, left, of Australia battles for the ball with Bianca St. Georges of Canada during the women's soccer friendly between Australia and Canada at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
Canada vs Australia 9/2/2022

Sep. 03, 2022 03:52 AM EDT

Nichelle Prince, left, of Canada battles for the ball with Katrina Gorry of Australia during the women's soccer friendly between Australia and Canada at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
Olympic champion Canada beats Australia in women's soccer

Sep. 03, 2022 03:50 AM EDT

Team players and referees, right, stand during a minute of silence for the victims of the terrorist attack at the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972, prior the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Dortmund, Germany, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Eleven athletes from Israel and one German police officer were killed 50 years ago in the terrorist attack during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund 9/2/2022

Sep. 02, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Dortmund's new player Jesus Reinier from Brazil kicks the ball during a test match between German Bundesliga soccer club Borussia Dortmund and Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Real Madrid announced on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 that young attacking midfielder Reinier will play for Girona this season on a loan from Real Madrid. The 20-year-old Brazilian arrived in Madrid at the beginning of 2020 but had played the last two seasons on a loan with Borussia Dortmund. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Madrid transfers young forward Reinier on loan to Girona

Aug. 19, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

France supporters wave flags during the Women Euro 2022 semifinal soccer match between Germany and France at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Women's final will cap Olympic soccer tournament in Paris

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 28, 2022 07:24 AM EDT

United States' players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match against Canada in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US women's team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 25, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan, top, is congratulated after scoring her side's opening goal from the penalty spot against Canada during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Roberto Martinez)
Canada vs USA 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Costa Rica's Maria Paula Salas, right, and Jamaica's Jade Bailey fight for the ball during the CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match for third place, in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Jamaica vs Costa Rica 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Canada's goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan (1) blocks a shot by United States' Sophia Smith during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US beats Canada for W Championship title, '24 Olympic berth

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 19, 2022 12:15 AM EDT

La estadounidense Alex Morgan celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo ante Haití en el Campeonato Femenino de CONCACAF, el lunes 4 de julio de 2022, en Monterrey, México. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)
Haiti vs USA 7/4/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan holds a child as she greats fans after defeating Jamaica 5-0 in a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
USA vs Jamaica 7/7/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan (13) and Mexico's Casandra Montero fight for the ball during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico vs USA 7/11/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

La estadounidense Alex Morgan celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo ante Haití en el Campeonato Femenino de CONCACAF, el lunes 4 de julio de 2022, en Monterrey, México. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)
Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 17, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Malik Tillman loaned to Glasgow Rangers from Bayern Munich

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 08:56 PM EDT
Defender Malik Tillman was loaned to Scotland's Glasgow Rangers from Bayern Munich for the 2022-23 season. Rangers says the agreement with Bayern...

Jamaica's Satara Murray (2) blocks a shot by Canada's Nichelle Prince during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Jamaica vs Canada 7/14/2022

Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 AM EDT

United States' Emily Sonnett, left, celebrates scoring her side's opening goal against Costa Rica during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Costa Rica vs USA 7/14/2022

Jul. 14, 2022 09:12 PM EDT

United States' Sophia Smith, center, reacts during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match against Costa Rica in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US advances to W Championship final against Canada

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 14, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

FILE - Allyson Felix of the United States reacts after winning the gold medal in the final of the Women's 200m during the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. Felix, retiring after the 2022 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, is looking forward to a much slower pace. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
Allyson Felix reflects on footprints she's leaving on track

By Pat Graham Jul. 14, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - AC Milan's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Italian Cup quarter final match between AC Milan and Lazio at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Barcelona has boosted its midfield by signing Franck Kessie as a free agent on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Barcelona adds former AC Milan player Kessie to its midfield

Jul. 04, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaks during a press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
Zelenskyy praises IOC for supporting bans on Russian sport

Jul. 04, 2022 08:49 AM EDT