Abby Wambach Apologizes In D.U.I. Case
Abby Wambach, who was part of the United States team that won the 2015 World Cup, said she took “full responsibility” for her arrest in Portland, Ore.
Global Soccer: Real Madrid Wins Ugly in an Un-Classic Barcelona Clásico
Madrid came from a goal and a man down to win in the Camp Nou and avenge November’s crushing 4-0 loss to Barcelona in Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium.
Roundup: Arsenal Clings to Premier League Hopes
Two traditional powers won on Saturday to give themselves a bit of hope as they chase upstart Leicester City for the Premier League title.
Sports of The Times: Men of Soccer Don’t Get It, as Usual
Members of the women’s national team are stuck in the pay sub-basement. The overwhelmingly male soccer establishment is doing little about it.
Sports Briefing | Soccer: World Cup Site in Russia Delayed Again
Russia’s sports minister, Vitaly Mutko, said a stadium being built in St. Petersburg for the 2018 World Cup had encountered further delays.
Sports Briefing | Soccer: Robbie Keane Has Knee Surgery
Robbie Keane, the captain of the Los Angeles Galaxy, will be sidelined for four to six weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
Tim Howard Says Women’s Team Should Fight for Rights
In an interview with The Times, Howard said of the pay dispute involving the United States women’s team, “I feel they should fight for their rights, no matter what.”
Five Top Female Players Accuse U.S. Soccer of Wage Discrimination
Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Hope Solo are among those contending that they are the driving economic force for U.S. Soccer but are paid far less than men’s players.
Relax, U.S. Soccer Fans. Making the World Cup Shouldn’t Be a Problem.
After an easy victory over Guatemala, Jürgen Klinsmann and his team can breathe a little easier.
Colombia 2, United States 1: U.S. Under-23 Team Misses Second Straight Olympics
In a game that ended in a flurry of red and yellow cards, Colombia on Tuesday earned the final berth in the Rio de Janeiro Games.
FIFA Official Plans to Fight Court Charges
Juan Ángel Napout, a Paraguayan, has pleaded not guilty, and a judge wants to set his trial date at a hearing next month.
United States 4, Guatemala 0: United States Rolls in World Cup Qualifier
Clint Dempsey’s early goal ignites the rout and helps quiet criticism of Coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Roundup: France Wins Its First Home Match Since Paris Attacks
Security was tight at the Stade de France, where France defeated Russia, 4-2, in a friendly.
Global Soccer: An Argentine Builds Tottenham Hotspur, and England Profits
Mauricio Pochettino has reshaped Tottenham in his image, and players he coached at Spurs and earlier at Southampton have brought energy to England.
Home Field Offers U.S. a Crucial Jolt of Optimism
The United States, which has played well in Columbus over the years, will be desperate for a World Cup qualifying victory on Tuesday against Guatemala.
Former Honduran President Pleads Guilty in FIFA Case
Rafael Callejas admitted in federal court in Brooklyn that he had solicited and accepted bribes from businessmen who sought media and marketing rights.
A Challenge to Soccer’s Version of Solitary Confinement
At issue is a practice called “training alone,” in which a European soccer player is forced to accept an employer’s demands or endure a punitive assignment.
U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Adds Two Players Before World Cup Qualifier
Midfielders Christian Pulisic and Graham Zusi joined the roster before Tuesday’s match against Guatemala. The injured Fabian Johnson and Matt Besler were returned to their club teams.
Global Soccer: Cruyff’s ‘Total Football’ Vision Transformed Two Great Clubs
Johan Cruyff was not simply one of soccer’s greatest players. He changed the Dutch style of play and the ethos of two top clubs, Ajax and Barcelona.
Global Soccer: England and Uruguay Stage Big Comebacks on the Road
The way Uruguay came from two goals down against Brazil was no more surprising than how England, also down two goals, emerged a 3-2 victor in Germany.
Sports Briefing | Soccer: France Prepares for Return to Stade de France
France’s players are expecting an emotional evening when they return to the Stade de France for the first time since the Nov. 13 bombings at the national stadium.
Roundup: England Remains Unbeaten In Berlin
England overcame a two-goal deficit to up its record in Berlin to six wins and three draws against Germany.
United States Is Unable to Find Its Footing After a Fast Start by Guatemala
The second goal by Guatemala encapsulated the current state of the United States, which has often looked inattentive and uninspired.
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