Major League Soccer
England's Mariner replaces Winter as Toronto coach
Jun 07, 2012 15:51 EDT
England's Paul Mariner, a 1970s stalwart for Ipswich Town, was named coach of Major League Soccer's Toronto FC on Thursday after Aron Winter stepped down after a woeful 1-9 start.
Canada, US go goal-less in qualifying tuneup
Jun 03, 2012 22:50 EDT
Canada goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld tipped Clarence Goodson's shot over the crossbar in stoppage time to preserve a goal-less football draw between the United States and the Canadians.
Beckham urges England fans to 'stay safe' at Euros
Jun 01, 2012 12:41 EDT
David Beckham has called on England supporters to stay safe when they travel to Ukraine to watch the team compete at Euro 2012.
Long gives Ireland perfect Euro send-off
May 26, 2012 13:16 EDT
Shane Long gave Republic of Ireland the perfect Euro 2012 send-off as his late goal sealed a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Saturday's friendly at Lansdowne Road.
US prepare for Scotland friendly ahead of 2014 qualifiers
May 26, 2012 06:59 EDT
With Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore unavailable, a trio of US strikers are eying a chance to prove themselves in a friendly against Scotland Saturday with 2014 World Cup qualifiers looming.
Henry eclipses Beckham as MLS top earner
May 25, 2012 17:24 EDT
Thierry Henry has eclipsed David Beckham as the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer after Beckham took a pay cut to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy this season, according to figures released by the player's union on Friday.
Donovan, Altidore, Onyewu to join US camp
May 20, 2012 17:19 EDT
Strikers Landon Donovan and Jozy Altidore and defender Oguchi Onyewu were among 11 players announced on Sunday by US Soccer as additions to the American training camp ahead of 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Keane gets all-clear after fitness scare
May 19, 2012 14:33 EDT
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is on course to feature at Euro 2012 after scans revealed his hamstring injury is only minor.
Beckham confirms Olympics dream
May 18, 2012 14:02 EDT
David Beckham said Friday that he wants to continue playing for at least another two years and that he is keen to be included in this summer's Great Britain Olympic squad.
Olympic torch handed over to London delegation
May 17, 2012 14:12 EDT
The Olympic torch was formally handed over from Greece to organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games in a ceremony here on Thursday.
Beckham to bring Olympic flame to Britain
May 16, 2012 07:42 EDT
Football star David Beckham will bring the Olympic flame from Greece to Britain for the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Games, organisers said on Wednesday.
Colombian MLS defender arrested for assault
May 12, 2012 15:39 EDT
Wilman Conde, a Colombian defender who plays for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer, was arrested on Saturday on a charge of aggravated asault upon a police officer.
World Cup-winner Alessandro Nesta quits AC Milan
May 10, 2012 09:55 EDT
AC Milan's World Cup-winning defender Alessandro Nesta confirmed Thursday he will quit the Serie A side after ten years with speculation rife that he intends to join MLS side New York Red Bulls.
McClean gets Ireland call for Euro 2012
May 07, 2012 11:57 EDT
Giovanni Trapattoni granted the wishes of thousands of Republic of Ireland supporters when he included Sunderland rising star James McClean in his squad for the 2012 European Championships on Monday.
Henry scores winner, then gets hurt for Red Bulls
Apr 28, 2012 18:50 EDT
Former French international Thierry Henry suffered a strained hamstring Saturday after scoring the winner in a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory by his New York Red Bulls over the New England Revolution.
Ballack eager to bury hatchet with Loew, Lahm
Apr 27, 2012 13:19 EDT
With his football career in Germany set to finish next week, ex-national team captain Michael Ballack has extended the olive branch to both current skipper Philipp Lahm and coach Joachim Loew.
Monterrey win CONCACAF Champions League
Apr 25, 2012 23:19 EDT
Monterrey won the CONCACAF Champions League crown, falling 2-1 at Santos in the second leg of the final but emerging with a 3-2 aggregate victory in the regional club championship.
Siegel named USA Track and Field boss
Apr 23, 2012 15:39 EDT
Max Siegel, a former top executive in the music industry and automobile racing, has been selected as the new chief executive officer of USA Track and Field, the group said on Monday.
Suazo brace gives Monterrey first-leg CONCACAF win
Apr 19, 2012 01:35 EDT
Humberto Suazo struck twice in the second half to give Monterrey a 2-0 victory over Santos in the first leg of the all-Mexican CONCACAF Champions League final.
Beckham's London 2012 bid still on course
Apr 18, 2012 06:54 EDT
David Beckham's hopes of playing for a combined British team at the Olympic Games in his native London remained intact after he survived the latest whittling down of manager Stuart Pearce's squad.
