Soccer

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal

9:00am August 02, 2021

The U.S. players had a 1-0 loss against Canada in the semifinal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.

Soccer on the sand of Lumley Beach is a big Sunday pastime in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Pick-up games run up and down the shoreline.

Sunday On The Beach With Sierra Leonean Soccer Players

7:43am July 25, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

"Our beach is a God-given thing," exclaims one Sierra Leonean. "We have to make use of it!" That means walking, working out ... and lots of soccer in the sand.

Alex Morgan (#13) celebrates another Team USA goal against New Zealand with teammate Christen Press (#11) at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday in Saitama, Japan.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Beats New Zealand In A Much-Needed Olympics Comeback

2:37pm July 24, 2021

by Kat Lonsdorf

Team USA scored big, rebounding after a disappointing loss to Sweden. The 6-1 win keeps alive the Americans' goal of becoming the first women's team to take Olympic gold after winning the World Cup.

"I train an insane amount, but not to the point of doing too much and pushing myself to burnout phase," says Lloyd.

At 39, Carli Lloyd Will Be The Oldest U.S. Women's Team Player To Go To The Olympics

6:28pm June 24, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"A World Cup is a grueling four-year process to get to that point," the soccer superstar tells NPR. Now she'll try to follow up the 2019 title with an Olympic gold medal.

Most of the winning U.S. team from the 2019 Women's World Cup will reunite for the Tokyo Olympics, including Carli Lloyd, Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe and Samantha Mewis. They seen here last week in Austin, Tex., where they beat Nigeria 2-0.

U.S. Women's Soccer Squad In Tokyo Will Reunite Winning World Cup Team

1:32pm June 23, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

The roster includes Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle — and Carli Lloyd, who turns 39 next month, will play in her fourth Games. Fans will expect the squad to repeat their World Cup greatness.

In a photo from March of last year, cars pass the illuminated Allianz Arena soccer stadium in Munich, Germany. UEFA has denied a request by the stadium to light up in rainbow colors Wednesday to protest a new Hungarian law seen as homophobic.

German Stadiums Will Show Their Rainbow Colors To Support Hungary's LGBTQ Community

11:43am June 23, 2021

by Scott Neuman

After a decision by UEFA to deny Munich's plan to light up its arena to protest a new Hungarian law seen as homophobic, other stadiums across the country said they would go ahead anyway.

Brazilian officials said on Monday that if they decide to host the Copa America, teams will play without fans in the stadium.

Copa America Chaos After Brazilian Officials Say Decision To Host Is Not Final

10:16pm May 31, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Facing backlash, Brazil's leaders now say they'll make a decision whether to host the popular soccer tournament on Tuesday. The country remains one of the world's worst pandemic hot spots.

Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona died in November days after a brain surgery. Seven members of his medical team are facing charges in his death.

Medical Team For Soccer Star Diego Maradona Charged In His November Death

2:46am May 21, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The seven charged allegedly left the soccer legend in a worsening state following brain surgery in November, according to investigators.

Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London, against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League.

Super Collapse: Plans For New Elite Soccer League Implode

3:00pm April 21, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Six British teams announced on Tuesday they were stepping back from plans to create the Super League, essentially killing the project altogether.

Real Madrid players, left, duel with Getafe players during the Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe, Spain, Sunday.

Europe's Top Soccer Teams Announce New 'Super League'

3:22am April 19, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Super League's 12 Founding Clubs include some of the most famous professional sports teams in the world, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.