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September 7, 2021

Berhalter says banished McKennie could be welcomed back

Weston McKennie could be welcomed back to the U.S. national team in the future, coach Gregg Berhalter said after banishing him from a pair of World Cup qualifiers for violating team COVID-19 protocols.

September 7, 2021

Soccer legend Pele, 80, reveals tumor was removed from colon

Soccer legend Pele was recovering in the intensive care unit at a Brazil hospital on Monday after he had a tumor removed from his colon.

September 6, 2021

Jean-Pierre Adams, ex-French soccer star, dead at 73 after nearly four decades in coma

Jean-Pierre Adams, a former French soccer standout who played for Nice and Paris Saint-Germain, died Monday after spending 39 years in a coma. He was 73.

September 6, 2021

Pulisic returns as US held to 1-1 qualifying draw vs Canada

Two games into World Cup qualifying, a rebuilt U.S. soccer team is in trouble.

September 5, 2021

Italy sets unbeaten record; Germany, Spain top WCup groups

Italy set an international record of 36 games unbeaten on Sunday as Germany and Spain returned to the top of their World Cup qualifying groups.

September 5, 2021

Argentina, Brazil World Cup qualifier suspended following coronavirus concerns

A World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil was suspended on Sunday afternoon after health officials came onto the pitch to address coronavirus-related concerns regarding three players on Argentina.

September 5, 2021

Saka feels the England love with scoring return to Wembley

The cheers of the Wembley crowd made clear the affection for Bukayo Saka the moment the England lineup was announced.

September 3, 2021

FIFA probes racist abuse of England players in Hungary

After England players faced racial abuse in Hungary, FIFA said Friday it will take “adequate actions” once it has investigated the incidents.

September 3, 2021

US draws 0-0 at El Salvador in World Cup qualifying opener

American players and the entire U.S. soccer community waited 1,424 days for this moment. Neither a triumph nor another tumble, the night showed problems mixed among promise.

September 2, 2021

9 US starters get World Cup qualifying debuts at El Salvador

Nine U.S. starters were set to make their World Cup qualifying debuts against El Salvador on Thursday night, matching the most since 1996.