Earthquakes face 2 key matches to wrap regular-season home schedule
If San Jose holds onto a top-four seed in the Western Conference, the Bay Area...
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Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a ‘dictator’
It's another case where China leverages economic clout to compel foreigners to toe political line.
Musa, FC Dallas break San Jose Earthquakes’ nine-game unbeaten streak with 3-0 win
Dallas broke a scoreless match by scoring three goals in the game's final 12 minutes,...
Preston Judd’s second-half goal earns Earthquakes 1-1 draw with Nashville and a playoff berth
Judd's goal allowed San Jose to clinch an MLS playoff spot for the first time...
Quakes extend unbeaten streak to 8 matches on Jasinski’s goal in last minute of stoppage time
Jasinski scores the dramatic equalizer for San Jose after entering the match as a substitute...
Romney’s goal allows Earthquakes to extend unbeaten streak to 7 games with 1-1 tie with Colorado
Romney's second-half goal and goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr.’s huge save help keep San Jose in...
US newlyweds tour Croatia after fans photobomb their wedding shoot
Photos and videos of the couple kissing among the fans paved the way for a...
Infantino’s World Cup investment plan fallout reshapes the March FIFA vote
Infantino faces a leadership crisis after backlash against a secret investment plan.
Bay FC allows a team-record 5 goals in road loss to Kansas City Current
Ex-Cal star Karlie Lema sets a new Bay FC single-season scoring record with her eight...
Maduro not immune to prosecution in narco-terror case, US says
Maduro and his wife are “former rogue officials of a formerly rogue state with no...
Man City scandal: What to know about the controversy surrounding the Premier League soccer team
Manchester City was found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges leveled against the...
Judd scores twice as San Jose Earthquakes beat Portland 3-1, now into third place in Western Conference
San Jose extended its unbeaten streak to six MLS matches with its first victory by...
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Barcelona sizzles, PSG simmers and Spurs struggle: The story of Europe’s top leagues this season
Just as Europe’s top soccer leagues are really hitting their stride, here comes a longer-than-usual...
Quakes’ rivalry game against LAFC had it all, including dramatic finish
San Jose matches against both Los Angeles-based teams rank among the nine most-attended MLS games...
Earthquakes get huge late goal from Reid Roberts as they salvage 2-2 draw with LAFC
Roberts' stoppage-time score enables San Jose to extend its unbeaten streak to five games.
‘We live for this’: Inside a Latino Sunday soccer league at the heart of a Santa Rosa community
The Liga de Futbol Santa Rosa has become an institution among the Latino population in...
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Earthquakes can solidify sudden upward turn with win over rival LAFC at Levi’s Stadium
Last year's match with LAFC at Levi's started disastrously in front of 50,000 fans
San Jose Earthquakes use Munie’s goal, Gunn’s saves to beat Houston Dynamo FC 1-0
Quakes stretch their unbeaten streak to four matches and move into a fourth-place tie in...
San Jose Earthquakes snap long winless streak with 3-2 road victory over San Diego FC
Niko Tsakiris had a goal and two assists by halftime to lead San Jose to...
Earthquakes allow goal in second-half stoppage time, settle for 1-1 draw with Austin FC
The Quakes stilll haven't won since May 23 but they earned a draw in their...
Bay FC beaten by Kansas City’s last-minute goal in 2-1 NWSL loss
Kansas City's Rocky Rodriguez scored on a left-footed strike from the top of the box...
Hugh Jackman aims to buy into soccer club Norwich that’s a division rival of Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham
Jackman has long been a fan of Norwich, which is his mother’s home city.
Kushner says he regrets involvement with FIFA’s World Cup sell-off plan
“Had we known what this would devolve into, we would not have gotten involved.”
Argentines hoped Messi would stay forever
They had hoped he would stay forever. When Lionel Messi announced Monday that he was...
Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals
Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, winning one in 2022.
San Jose State takeaways: Spartans encouraged by late push in loss to No. 14 USC
Luke Weaver showed a few flashes in his SJSU debut and did not turn the...
San Jose Earthquakes end 4-game losing streak with 0-0 draw against Houston Dynamo
Goalkeeper Angus Gunn was never tested in earning his first clean sheet for the Quakes,...
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off
Infantino dropped the sell-off plan on Aug. 1 after a furious backlash by global soccer...
Earthquakes add German midfielder Löwen amid losing skid
Eduard Löwen arrives via trade with St. Louis after three-and-a-half seasons there
San Jose Earthquakes fall to Minnesota United 5-1 as winless streak hits six matches
Minnesota United napped its nine-match winless streak while sending the Quakes to their sixth consecutive...
Return of ‘Ted Lasso’ puts struggles of women’s sports front and center
For "Ted Lasso," which returned this month after a pause of more than three years,...
San Jose Earthquakes’ slump continues as Paintsil’s short-handed goal lifts LA Galaxy to 1-0 victory
San Jose's winless streak since the MLS restart reaches five matches as the Galaxy wins...
Beecher, St. Louis City extend San Jose Earthquakes’ winless streak to 8 matches with 3-1 win
The Earthquakes (10-6-3) have three losses during their four-game winless streak following the World Cup...
Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool
The deal reportedly values Liverpool at around $6 billion.
Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
Messi said in the post he wanted to win the World Cup for his father.
‘We tricked them.’ Why ‘Ted Lasso’ probably deserves some credit for US soccer boom
While "Ted Lasso" isn't really about soccer, the sport sure gets lots of screen time.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years
The couple posted a picture on their Instagram accounts showing their rings.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
Infantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World...
Quakes hired longtime Portland soccer exec Gavin Wilkinson as consultant, reports
Wilkinson has had a successful career overseeing Portland’s MLS and NWSL franchises but was fired...
Thornton leads starry 2026 class entering San Jose Sports Hall of Fame
A league MVP, a national champion, a four-time Olympic medalist and a leader of the...
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Wenger said it was “absolutely necessary” to drop the proposal.
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
Infantino’s secretive proposal to raise $4.2 billion from investors was dropped early Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup
He helped the seeded U.S. to a pair of firsts in the expanded 2026 tournament.
San Jose Earthquakes fall as Evander leads Cincinnati to 4-2 victory after long weather delay
For the second time in its three post-World Cup break matches, San Jose allowed a...
UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan
“The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many...
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
UEFA’s members agreed to boycott the World Cup over Infantino’s plan.
Infantino’s World Cup private investment plan has drawn seismic backlash. Here’s what to know
The intensifying fallout might shockingly cost the 56-year-old FIFA president a job in which he...
Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes
Asia’s soccer body joins Europe and North America in opposing the plan.
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
The North American soccer body rejected Infantino’s plan later Thursday.
Son Heung-min scores 2 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars
The Chicago Fire’s Philip Zinckernagel and FC Cincinnati’s Evander da Silva Ferreira also scored for...
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and ‘Malvinas’ banner
A list of disciplinary cases also include “discriminatory chants and gestures” by fans.
FIFA’s Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary was blasted by international soccer organizations.
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA
“The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade,” UEFA said.
Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong
Embolo’s second yellow card changed the momentum of the game in the 72nd minute.
FIFA’s Infantino targets critics he says spread ‘hate and false rumors’ about World Cup
Infantino has an increasingly testy relationship with media during the 11th year of his presidency.
Earthquakes miss massive chance to beat LA on Werner penalty kick
The missed PK spoiled what had been a stirring second-half comeback in front of the...
San Jose Earthquakes settle for 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy in California Clasico
San Jose’s Timo Werner misses penalty kick late in stoppage time as ex-Quakes goalie JT...
For ‘Ted Lasso’ actor, fútbol really is his life now
Two decades ago, Cristo Fernandez played soccer professionally before a knee injury derailed his career,...
Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina’s conduct after World Cup final was ‘unacceptable’
FIFA asked a disciplinary prosecutor Monday to report back on the on-field confrontation.
California Clasico has extra hurdles for Quakes after ugly Orlando loss
"When you concede a goal to start both halves, you're digging a real deep hole,"...
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
Global streams of Madonna's “Music” rose 66%, from 193,000 streams to 321,000.
Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint
Balogun’s red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina was deferred so he could play against Belgium.
Earthquakes blasted by Orlando in deflating return from World Cup break
Hosting one of the Eastern Conference's struggling teams, the Earthquakes were thoroughly outplayed in a...
George Kittle, other NFL players push for grass after World Cup resurfacing
Turf has long been a pet issue of Kittle's.
Earthquakes hope to ride World Cup fever into resumed MLS season
Bruce Arena's club must prove over the next three-plus months that the first three were...
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Ziemer: Memories and top moments from an incredible World Cup
After his brother Marcus passed away this spring, longtime Sonoma County soccer coach Chris Ziemer's...
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women’s World Cup in Brazil
The USWNT has four World Cup titles and is ranked No. 2 in the world.
How can U.S. find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness?
America’s early departure from the World Cup raised a question that arises every four years:...
This year’s supersized World Cup had some things go wrong. There was also a lot that went right
Despite some political issues and weather challenges, the games mostly went smoothly.
Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
The World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina marked the end of the...
The flight hours and miles of World Cup travels of FIFA’s Infantino in numbers
He attended at least 44 matches and visited all 16 World Cup venues.
The World Cup is over. Here’s where to get your next men’s soccer fix
In just a few weeks, some of the men's game’s biggest stars will be back...
Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
The team boarded an open-top bus for a raucous parade through central Madrid.
Simón says it was Spain’s record defense that made the goalkeeper’s job so easy in the World Cup
After cruising through the World Cup barely allowing any goals, Spain won the final hardly...
Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain
Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic.
Did this World Cup change soccer forever?
With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call...
Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain’s Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title
Spain denied Messi a second World Cup and more personal hardware.
Review: First-ever World Cup final halftime show is an outright winner
Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and even some Muppets starred.
See it: World Cup closing ceremonies, final match and halftime show in photos
The stars were out in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the World Cup final.
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
Spain first nation to hold men's and Women's World Cups at same time.
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also attended the final.
Who’s playing in the World Cup today? Here’s how to watch the final
Here's how to watch the men's World Cup final today.
World Cup: England jumps on France early in wild 3rd-place victory
The Three Lions stake a 4-0 halftime lead before Kylian Mbappe, in passing Lionel Messi...
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final a very high-priced ticket to watch Messi and Yamal
Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against...
World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
Soccer’s best player and soccer’s dominant team are set to collide Sunday in a World...
Can the U.S. compete for a World Cup with its ‘pay-for-play’ system?
Most youth soccer organizations in America, unlike well-developed club systems around the world, rely on...
Ziemer: World Cup highs and lows as England watches its team exit
This World Cup has reminded me there nothing quite like experiencing a nation watch its...
Who’s playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 18
World Cup TV schedule for the third-place match.
2026 World Cup final preview: Can Spain’s historic defense stop Lionel Messi-led Argentina?
Everything you need to know about Sunday’s World Cup final.
Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
This is the first all-Spanish-speaking final since 1930.
England, France disappointed to play for World Cup bronze but say they have a ‘duty’ to win
There is still pride at stake when the two face off for third place.
Pelé’s game-worn jersey from 1958 World Cup final fetches $4.9 million at auction
Pelé was 17 when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 win over hosts Sweden.
World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
In the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade.
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
These tracks capture the excitement and unity of the World Cup.
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
“This is beyond all reasonable explanations,” photographer Joan Monfort said.
Argentine President Milei won’t attend the World Cup final, citing superstition
Milei said he'll be wearing the same heavy jacket, too.
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
Smoke from wildfires attacks nearly every system in the body.
Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: ‘Nothing was handed to us’
He says team’s ability to overturn late-game deficits is result of championship pedigree.
