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December 11, 2021

NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout for title

December 11, 2021

Olympic leaders criticize FIFA as activists target meeting

Olympic leaders aimed their ire at FIFA’s president on Saturday over his push for staging more World Cups, during an IOC-hosted meeting that Tibetan students tried to interrupt in a protest against the Beijing Winter Games.

December 11, 2021

Clemson tops Notre Dame in shootout, advances to NCAA final

Justin Malou converted in a penalty shootout and Clemson advanced to the NCAA College Cup final after a 1-1 draw with Notre Dame on Friday night.

December 11, 2021

Washington tops Georgetown 2-1 in College Cup semifinal

Lucas Meek and Charlie Ostrem each scored, and Washington beat Georgetown 2-1 on Friday night to advance to the College Cup championship game.

December 9, 2021

NCAA champ Kelsey Turnbow wraps up collegiate career, excited for NWSL 'dream'

Santa Clara soccer star Kelsey Turnbow helped put the Broncos back in the national spotlight when she led the team to a national championship during the coronavirus pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season.

December 9, 2021

Chelsea star Sam Kerr roughs up pitch invader, manager calls for increased security

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr made clear to fans on Wednesday night she will take care of anyone who decides to rush onto the field and interrupt her match.

December 8, 2021

Barcelona out of Champions League, snow extends group stage

Barcelona’s 17-year streak of advancing to the Champions League knockout rounds each season ended Wednesday with an exit from the group stage that failed to finish on time because of snow in Italy.

December 8, 2021

Brazilian soccer legend Pele receiving treatment for colon tumor

Brazilian soccer legend Pele had to undergo treatment for a colon tumor that was first diagnosed back in September, and he’s back in the hospital, his doctors said on Wednesday.

December 5, 2021

NYCFC outlasts Union 2-1 to reach 1st MLS Cup final

Sean Johnson high-stepped his way up the stairs at the back of a makeshift stage as his New York City FC teammates parted to let the standout goalie slide through the gap.

December 5, 2021

Timbers down RSL 2-0 for conference title, MLS final berth

Felipe Mora and Santiago Moreno scored and the Portland Timbers advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final on Saturday.