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Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino vies for the ball with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 26, 2021 06:27 AM EDT

LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez, right, and midfielder Efrain Alvarez, second from right, celebrate a goal by midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the Seattle Sounders Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles Galaxy 6/19/2021

Jun. 19, 2021 11:16 PM EDT

LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez, right, and midfielder Efrain Alvarez, second from right, celebrate a goal by midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the Seattle Sounders Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Sounders hold off Galaxy 2-1, extend unbeaten start to 9

By Greg Beacham Jun. 19, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Los Angeles FC head coach Bob Bradley watches from the sideline during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. The Sounders won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders 5/16/2021

Jun. 09, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Los Angeles FC head coach Bob Bradley watches from the sideline during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. The Sounders won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game

By Joe Reedy Jun. 09, 2021 02:26 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero, center, works for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) and midfielder Shea Salinas during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes 5/12/2021

May. 27, 2021 07:38 PM EDT

LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget acknowledges fans after a Major League Soccer match against Austin FC Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Carson, Calif. The Galaxy won 2-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Austin FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy 5/15/2021

May. 27, 2021 07:38 PM EDT

Real Salt Lake goalkeeper David Ochoa (1) waves to fans following an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Nashville SC vs Real Salt Lake 5/15/2021

May. 27, 2021 07:38 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero, center, works for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) and midfielder Shea Salinas during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty

By Anne M. Peterson May. 27, 2021 07:36 PM EDT

Carlos Vela is MLS's highest paid player at $6.3 million

May. 13, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Angeles FC attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this season, with $6.3 million in total compensation,...

LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez (14) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Chicharito hopes to face Vela in this year's 1st El Tráfico

By Joe Reedy May. 07, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Deiber Caicedo (7) controls the ball as Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett (26) defends in the second half of an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Canadian MLS teams try to make best of relocation

By Anne M. Peterson May. 05, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Challenge Cup final will include a limited number of fans

By Anne M. Peterson May. 04, 2021 11:00 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns will host Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup tournament final before a limited number of fans on Saturday, after Oregon...

Oregon governor's office denies NWSL request for more fans

By Anne M. Peterson May. 03, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's office has turned down an appeal by the commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League to allow more than...

FILE - In this May 2, 2021, file photo, Austin Kennedy, left, a Seattle Sounders season ticket holder, gets the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in a concourse at Lumen Field prior to an MLS soccer match between the Sounders and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Air travel in the U.S. hit its highest mark since COVID-19 took hold more than 13 months ago, while European Union officials are proposing to ease restrictions on visitors to the continent as the vaccine rollout sends new cases and deaths tumbling in more affluent countries. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders 5/2/2021

May. 03, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

NWSL commissioner appeals to Oregon governor for exemption

By Anne M. Peterson May. 02, 2021 07:27 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League is appealing to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to make an exception to the current...

Seattle Sounders defender Brad Smith (11) celebrates his goal between midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and forward Will Bruin (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
The Latest: All Seattle Sounders players, staff vaccinated

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2021, file photo, dignitaries gather for a ribbon-cutting at Austin FC's new stadium under construction which has been named Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Austin FC is MLS's newest expansion team and had to build the $260-million facility and a team roster amid the global pandemic. Austin FC opens the 2021 season Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Los Angeles FC. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
MLS 2021: Austin FC built in pandemic and ready to play

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 16, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer embarks on the 2021 season with — another — new labor agreement in hand, the return of a two big stars, a new team in Austin and lessons learned from an eventful 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
MLS season starts with hopes of returning to normalcy

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 15, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

Premier Lacrosse to visit 11 venues from coast to coast

Apr. 14, 2021 08:59 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Premier Lacrosse League on Wednesday announced the schedule for its third season, and its tour-based model includes stops in 11 major...