Soccer

Marseille president's corruption rant sparks backlash from French soccer federation, referees

The French soccer federation president is joining forces with the country's referees after Marseille president Pablo Longoria accused them of being corrupt in a bitter rant that followed his team's 3-0 loss at Auxerre in the French league.

Feb 23, 2025 4:17 AM Read more >

Sounders and Charlotte tie 2-2 on Seattle's late own goal, spoil Morris' record-setting night

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle's Jordan Morris scored two goals on Saturday night to tie a franchise a record before an own goal in stoppage time helped FC Charlotte play the Sounders to a 2-2 tie in the season opener for both teams at a rain-soaked Lumen Fi

Feb 22, 2025 11:37 PM Read more >

Petar Musa's goal, assist help FC Dallas beat Dynamo 2-1 in season opener

HOUSTON (AP) — Petar Musa had a goal and an assist, Anderson Julio also scored a goal Saturday night and FC Dallas beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in the season opener for both teams.

Feb 22, 2025 9:39 PM Read more >

Osman Bukari, Brad Stuver lead Austin to 1-0 victory over Sporting KC in season opener

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Osman Bukari scored late in the second half and Brad Stuver made it stand up in his 81st consecutive start in goal to lead Austin FC to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in a season opener on Saturday night.

Feb 22, 2025 9:19 PM Read more >

Bernardeschi penalty helps Toronto rally for 2-2 draw in D.C. in MLS season opener

WASHINGTON — Toronto FC leaves the U.S. capital with honours even, not a bad showing for anyone flying the Canadian flag these days. Federico Bernardeschi's 70th-minute penalty lifted Toronto into a 2-2 draw with D.C.

Feb 22, 2025 9:12 PM Read more >

Nashville's Joe Willis, Revolution's Aljaz Ivacic earn clean sheets in scoreless season opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Aljaz Ivacic saved three shots for New England, Joe Willis stopped the only shot he faced, and Nashville and the Revolution played to a scoreless draw in a season opener on Saturday night.

Feb 22, 2025 9:04 PM Read more >

Zack Steffen has 5 saves for Rapids in 0-0 tie with St. Louis City

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Zack Steffen had five saves for Colorado as the Rapids and St. Louis City played to a 0-0 tie on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Steffen stopped close-range shots by Simon Becher in the 16th and 49th minutes. St.

Feb 22, 2025 8:54 PM Read more >

Messi assists on Segovia's late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season opener

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time, and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener Saturday night.

Feb 22, 2025 8:43 PM Read more >

Tai Baribo scores 2 goals as Union beats Orlando City 4-2

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tai Baribo scored two goals Saturday night to help the Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City 4-2 in the season opener for both teams.

Feb 22, 2025 8:31 PM Read more >

Fernando Bernardeschi's PK goal rallies Toronto to 2-2 draw with DC United in season opener

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federico Bernardeschi scored on a penalty kick in the 70th minute to rally Toronto FC to a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in a season opener on Saturday night.

Feb 22, 2025 8:16 PM Read more >