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FILE - Everton players hold Ukrainian flags before the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
Manchester City vs Everton FC 2/26/2022

Feb. 27, 2022 01:04 AM EST

Manchester City's Jack Grealish, centre right, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Chelsea FC vs Manchester City 1/15/2022

Feb. 03, 2022 04:52 AM EST

Sam Mewis traded to Kansas City from North Carolina

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2021 04:49 PM EST
The Kansas City Current have acquired midfielder Sam Mewis from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for defender Kiki Pickett and a first-round pick in the...

Italy's Jorginho passes the ball as Switzerland's Remo Freuler closes him down during the World Cup 2022 group C qualifying soccer match between Italy and Switzerland at Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards

Nov. 22, 2021 01:09 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2020 file photo, England's Toni Duggan, front, in action during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match, in Frisco, Texas. England international Toni Duggan has returned to Everton, it was announced Friday, July 9, 2021. She's signed a two-year contract with the club after debuting there in 2007. The 29-year-old forward had spent four seasons in Spain playing for Barcelona and then Atletico Madrid. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, file)
Toni Duggan returns to Everton on 2-year deal

Jul. 09, 2021 10:37 AM EDT

Spain's Sergio Busquets applauds at the end of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Slovakia at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Manuel Vidal, Pool)
Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 24, 2021 05:47 AM EDT

The Czech Republic squad take part in a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, Monday, June 21, 2021, the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum, left, and Georgia's Giorgi Aburjania vie for the ball during the friendly soccer match between The Netherlands and Georgia, in the run-up to the Euro2020 soccer tournament, in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
The Latest: Blind overcame 'mental hurdle' at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 13, 2021 07:32 AM EDT

Spanish players run during a training session at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, June 13, 2021. Spain will play against Sweden on Monday for the Group E of the Euro 2020 soccer championship. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
After virus scare, Spain ready to face Sweden at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 13, 2021 06:53 AM EDT

Denmark's players react as their teammate Christian Eriksen lays injured on the ground during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Belgium's Castagne to miss rest of Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 12, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 31, 2021 file photo, England's Raheem Sterling controls the ball during their World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match against Poland at Wembley stadium in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II has used her birthday honors list to celebrate the achievements of people in the limelight, as well as those at the forefront of the U.K.'s rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines over the past few months. In the world of sport, Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling was awarded an MBE, which makes him a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for his efforts to promote racial equality in sport. (Catherine Ivill, Pool via AP, file)
Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine drive

By Pan Pylas Jun. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Turkish fans wait for the kick-off of the Euro 2020, group A soccer match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 03:06 AM EDT

Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2019 file photo, Carlos Tevez of Boca Juniors, waves prior to the Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tevez in a press conference on Friday, June 4, 2021 announced his departure from the team. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Tevez leaves Boca Juniors to rest; no talk of retirement

By Debora Rey Jun. 04, 2021 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In thisWednesday March 31, 2021 filer, England's manager Gareth Southgate signals during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between England and Poland at Wembley Stadium in London, England. France won the last major international soccer tournament — the World Cup in 2018 — by defending compactly, hitting teams on the break with clinical finishing, and being effective at set pieces. What will the winning approach be at the European Championship? (Andy Rain/Pool via AP, File)
Poland vs England 3/31/2021

Jun. 04, 2021 08:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, June 16, 2016 filer, Germany coach Joachim Loew looks from the sidelines during the Euro 2016 Group C soccer match between Germany and Poland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France. France won the last major international soccer tournament — the World Cup in 2018 — by defending compactly, hitting teams on the break with clinical finishing, and being effective at set pieces. What will the winning approach be at the European Championship?. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
EURO 2020: Pragmatism the key to success in pandemic soccer

By Steve Douglas Jun. 04, 2021 08:10 AM EDT

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) takes a shot on goal against Honduras goal keeper Luis López (22) during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League soccer semifinal Thursday, June 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Siebatcheu scores to lift US over Honduras in Nations League

Jun. 03, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday March 25, 2021 file photo, England's Phil Foden attempts to control the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London. Exciting talents like Phil Foden, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres are among a host of young players set to play their first major international tournaments at Euro 2020. UEFA has expanded squads from 23 players to 26 and that could encourage coaches to take a chance on more up-and-comers.(Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP, File)
EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

By James Ellingworth Jun. 02, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, June. 7, 2019. Filer, Ukraine's head coach Andriy Shevchenko reacts during the Euro 2020 group B qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Serbia at the Arena Lviv stadium in Lviv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)
EURO 2020: Shevchenko aims to break through as Ukraine coach

By James Ellingworth Jun. 01, 2021 06:34 AM EDT