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United States players celebrate a goal by Andi Sullivan (25) including, left to right, Mallory Pugh, Carli Lloyd, Sophia Smith (27) and Lindsey Horan against South Korea in the first half of a soccer friendly match Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
US women's team in Australia with 2023 World Cup in mind

By Dennis Passa Nov. 25, 2021 07:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 file photo, Newcastle coach Rafael Benitez smiles prior to the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle at Wembley Stadium in London. Benitez has left Chinese club Dalian Pro citing family reasons during the coronavirus pandemic. Benitez says “supporting our families has been a priority when making this decision.” Benitez had one year left on his contract with Dalian which finished 12th in the 16-team Chinese Super League last season. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Rafa Benitez cites family, leaves Chinese club Dalian Pro

Jan. 23, 2021 08:25 AM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
EPL calls off game, calls captains to order end to hugging

By Rob Harris Jan. 14, 2021 05:50 AM EST

Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton/Pool)
Pressure on Lampard: City inflicts Chelsea's 4th loss in 6

By Rob Harris Jan. 03, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola gives instructions during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Dec., 26, 2020. (Clive Brunskill/ Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Man City at Chelsea; Barça plays Huesca

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold kicks the ball during an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Clive Brunskill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Newcastle; Real Madrid at Elche

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Players in the torrential rain during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off

Dec. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games

Dec. 28, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Arsenal players react after a goal from Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, not pictured, during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, London, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 11:15 AM EST

Newcastle's Ciaran Clark, left, Newcastle's Isaac Hayden, right, and Brentford's Marcus Forss challenge for the ball during the EFL Cup soccer match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Brentford Community Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)
Cup loss sees Newcastle facing up to another bleak season

By Steve Douglas Dec. 23, 2020 07:32 AM EST

Fans, wearing a face mask, for covering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sit socially distanced during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Sheffield United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2020. (Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)
English soccer might need 'circuit breaker,' says club doc

Dec. 22, 2020 07:29 AM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Newcastle's head coach Steve Bruce gestures as he talks with his players following the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park Stadium, London, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via AP)
Newcastle's EPL game at Villa postponed over virus cases

Dec. 01, 2020 05:41 AM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring the 2-1 lead during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool

By Steve Douglas Oct. 17, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Everton's James Rodriguez, left, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brighton at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Jan Kruger/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool playing catchup in derby vs Everton

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

West ham United assistant manager Alan Irvine, left, looks out during the English League Cup soccer match between West Ham and Hull City at the London Stadium in London, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
West Ham's work-from-home coach still calling the shots

By Steve Douglas Sep. 29, 2020 08:54 AM EDT

West Ham's Sebastien Haller, second right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium, London, England, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Justin Setterfield/Pool via AP)
West Ham beats Wolves 4-0 for first points of EPL season

Sep. 27, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

West Ham's Andriy Yarmolenko, right shoots and scores this sides third goal past Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Chelsea at the London Stadium stadium in London, Wednesday July 1, 2020. West Ham won the match 3-2. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Chelsea, Leicester losses open up Champions League chase

By Rob Harris Jul. 01, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Newcastle at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. (Glynn Kirk/Pool via AP)
Newcastle beats Bournemouth 4-1 in Premier League

Jul. 01, 2020 03:41 PM EDT

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, in London, England, Thursday, June 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Julian Finney,Pool)
MATCHDAY: Man City resumes cup defense; Madrid eyes top spot

By The Associated Press Jun. 27, 2020 08:51 PM EDT