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World Cup doubts see UK-Ireland drop 2030 bid, target Euros

Doubts and disputes over FIFA’s future program for the World Cup have contributed to Britain and Ireland dropping plans for a joint bid to host the 2030 edition, opting instead to...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikaela Shiffrin faces stiff competition from rivals in women's giant slalom. An overarching story line of the women’s World Cup circuit this season has been a hotly contested duel between Shiffrin and her chief compet...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Jason Farrell riding 'good momentum' as first coach of USL2 soccer club Ballard FC Ballard FC, a fourth-division soccer team that will debut in USL2 this spring, may not have any players yet but it has an energetic coach in...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Chelsea to play Asian champion Al Hilal in Club World Cup SF

Champions League winner Chelsea will play Asian champion Al Hilal in the semifinals of the Club World Cup

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amid Coups and Covid, Africa Focuses on What's Most Important: Soccer Many countries competing in the Africa Cup of Nations are enduring security, economic and political crises, but the tournament offers vision...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Archdeacon: Chaminade Julienne adds eight to athletic hall of fame During his brief enshrinement speech into the Chaminade Julienne Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday night, Chris Myton – a four-time Greater Cat...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Why the World's Best Skiers Don't Always Win at the Olympics. Nothing solidifies a skier’s status like an Olympic medal. But winning one depends not only on training, but also luck and the right conditi...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Chelsea goes to Club World Cup without COVID-infected Tuchel Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for the coronavirus, preventing him from attending Saturday’s FA Cup match against Plymout...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Chelsea goes to Club World Cup without COVID-infected Tuchel Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for the coronavirus, preventing him from attending Saturday’s FA Cup match against Plymout...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chelsea goes to Club World Cup without COVID-infected Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for the coronavirus, preventing him from attending Saturday’s FA Cup match against Plymouth and putting doubts on whether he can g...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amid Coups and Covid, Africa Focuses on What's Most Important: Soccer Many countries competing in the Africa Cup of Nations are enduring security, economic and political crises, but the tournament offers vision...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

I survived the coldest World Cup qualifier in USMNT history Exiled to cover the USMNT's match against Honduras from an open-air tent at Allianz Field, our intrepid reporter shares his experience

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

VAN DIEST: Long, difficult road to FIFA World Cup almost at end for Canada VAN DIEST: Long, difficult road to FIFA World Cup almost at end for Canada.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Canadian men will qualify for Qatar with one more win, but they want more than that A climb in FIFA’s rankings could lead to a better World Cup draw.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

TSN 690's loss is Alouettes' gain as Joey Alfieri lands CFL dream job Former radio voice of CF Montréal soccer begins new post with mandate to create fresh football content and grow Als' digital media presence.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Montreal soccer connection clicks with Team Canada Former Impact player and head coach Mauro Biello could be headed to the World Cup as an assistant coach with national men's team.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Stu Cowan: Canadian soccer team has become 'a band of brothers' "I have a big sense of pride," says former Team Canada player Patrice Bernier. "I’m happy knowing Canada is not just a hockey country.”

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

After 11 qualifiers, there's still just one thing that matters for the USMNT: reaching the World Cup Despite all the concerns, questions and philosophical debate, the USMNT remains on track to achieve the one thing that matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'A GREAT NIGHT': Another win for Canada on road to FIFA World Cup in Qatar Atiba Hutchinson and Jonathan David scored for Canada in a 2-0 win away against El Salvador to maintain four-point lead a top of the eight-t...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Scottish club apologizes for signing that caused backlash

A Scottish soccer club has apologized for signing a player who was ruled in 2017 to have raped a woman and said it was “committed to making things right.”

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASN: USMNT midfield thrives in 3-0 win over Honduras in frigid St. Paul There are three things that are at the core of the USMNT's 3-0 win over Honduras in a World Cup qualifier in St. Paul: great midfield play,...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

USMNT earn three points, confidence boost vs. Honduras

Doug McIntyre offers his takeaways from the Americans' 3-0 win over the Hondurans on a frigid Wednesday in Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

US beats Honduras 3-0 in World Cup qualifying in a minus-14 wind chill in Minnesota Weston McKennie and Walker Zimmerman had first-half goals to give the U.S. an early spark on a frigid night, and a fresh Christian Pulisic s...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • MCALL.COM

What we learned from USMNT rout of Honduras in World Cup qualifying: Defensive partnership shines, midfield depth strong The United States took down an inferior opponent to earn a critical three points in CONCACAF 2022 World Cup qualification.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three Goals From Set Plays Power USMNT To 3-0 World Cup Qualifying Win Against Honduras During Coldest Match In USMNT History Kellyn Acosta Tees Up All Three Goals as Weston McKennie, Walker Zimmerman, and Christian Pulisic Score; USA Sits Second in Octagonal Standi...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • USSOCCER.COM