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Scott, Beckie return to Canada for SheBelieves Cup after injury layoffs

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Desiree Scott and Janine Beckie return after lengthy knee injury layoffs to join Canada at next month's SheBelieves Cup. The four-team tournament, which runs April 6-9 in Atlanta and Columbus, also features the fourth-ranked U.S., No. 7…

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Newcastle player charged with breaching betting rules 50 times last year

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Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with breaching English soccer's betting rules, the Football Association said on Thursday.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary

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The Thorns announced Wednesday that they signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026. Portland says the deal gives the 23-year-old forward the highest annual salary in the National Women's Soccer…

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Ukraine qualifies for Euro 2024 after securing late comeback victory over Iceland

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Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. Georgia and Poland held their nerve in penalty shootouts. All are going to the European Championship.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Canada beats Trinidad and Tobago to qualify for Copa America, will face Argentina in opener

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Canada is headed to Copa America and a marquee matchup with World Cup champion Argentina. But it took a while to get there with a well-organized Trinidad and Tobago hard to pierce in a CONCACAF Nations League play-in match Saturday in…

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Canada launches 2026 FIFA World Cup collusion tip line

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Canada's competition bureau has unveiled a digital tip line to report suspected collusion in 2026 FIFA World Cup contracts.

Friday, Mar 22

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Paris Pulse: Canada's opponents revealed for Olympic soccer, basketball tournaments

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In our weekly update of Olympic and Paralympic news we look at the groupings, and we learn about the innovative track that will be used during the Olympics.

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Wednesday, Mar 20

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Soccer star Dani Alves posts $1.2M US bail, released from Spanish jail

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was released from prison Monday after paying 1 million euros ($1.2 million US) in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said.

Monday, Mar 18

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Rebuilding trust a top priority for new Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue

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Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer's new general secretary and CEO, acknowledged Monday the governing body's need "to rebuild trust" with the soccer community.

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Hip injury sidelines Osorio for Canada's Copa America qualifier this Saturday

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A hip injury has prevented Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio from joining Canada for a key Copa America qualifying playoff match this Saturday against Trinidad and Tobago.

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Canada's Lysianne Proulx earns shutout in NWSL debut as Bay FC wins inaugural game

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Asisat Oshoala scored the first goal in Bay FC history as the National Women's Soccer League expansion team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Angel City on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Saturday, Mar 16

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Friday, Mar 15

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Revised price tag for Vancouver FIFA 2026 World Cup expected soon

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It now seems certain the price tag for the FIFA 2026 men's World Cup in Vancouver is going to be higher than originally estimated — a cost expected to be revealed in a "few weeks," according to B.C.'s minister of tourism, arts, culture and…

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Canadian women climb to No. 9 in latest FIFA rankings following W Gold Cup

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Canada had the last laugh on the U.S. despite losing to its North American rival in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The Canadian women, who outscored the opposition 14-0 in winning their first four matches…

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New owners to take over NWSL's San Diego Wave by season's end after record sale

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The San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League will have new owners by the season's end following a sale the puts the club's value at $113 million US, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press.

Tuesday, Mar 12

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Monday, Mar 11

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Lindsey Horan's 1st-half goal lifts U.S. over Brazil in W Gold Cup final

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Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States went on to beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday in San Diego to win the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup.

Saturday, Mar 9

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Alphonso Davies exits with injury 14 minutes into return to Bayern Munich lineup

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Canadian star Alphonso Davies's first start since a knee injury lasted just 14 minutes Saturday when he took a boot to the face in Bayern Munich's 8-1 win over Mainz in Bundesliga play.

Thursday, Mar 7

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Canada coach Bev Priestman remains positive following CONCACAF W Gold Cup loss

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Canada coach Bev Priestman is looking at the positives following their CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal loss to America on Wednesday. Canada lost in the shootout 3-1 after a standout performance from American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.

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Canadian men's soccer team books June friendly against 6th-ranked Netherlands

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Canada will play the sixth-ranked Netherlands in a men's soccer friendly in June in Rotterdam. The 50th-ranked Canadians will face the Dutch on June 6 at Stadion Feijenoord.

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Canada's women's soccer team falls to U.S. on penalty kicks in rain-soaked Gold Cup semifinal

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Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalties and scored one herself to help the U.S. win a shootout after Canada rallied twice to tie it 2-2 after extra time in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinals on a dramatic, soggy night in San Diego.

Wednesday, Mar 6

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Canada renews rivalry with U.S. in stiffest W Gold Cup test yet

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After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal.

Tuesday, Mar 5

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Sunday, Mar 3

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Evelyne Viens nets extra-time winner as Canada squeaks past Costa Rica to reach W Gold Cup semis

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Canada needed extra time — and a lifeline from goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in second-half stoppage time — to dispatch a stubborn Costa Rica side 1-0 Saturday and advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

Thursday, Feb 29

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Canada Soccer hires Golf Canada executive Kevin Blue as CEO, general secretary

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Canada Soccer has named Kevin Blue its new general secretary and CEO. Blue comes from Golf Canada, where he has served as chief sport officer since December 2020.

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Canada shuts out Costa Rica to stay perfect at W Gold Cup, clinch top seed for quarterfinals

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Defender Shelina Zadorsky scored twice from set pieces to help Canada blank Costa Rica 3-0 on Wednesday and remain perfect at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup with three wins and the top seeding heading into the weekend quarterfinals.