Soccer

NEW YORK—Admitting they felt a reasonable level of certainty about the unfamiliar phrase after stumbling upon it on ESPN.com, the authors of a new report published Monday confirmed that “La Liga” probably means “The League.” “Huh, I’m not…

PARIS – After Canada overcame their 6 point deduction during the group stage by going 3-0, Fifa officials have announced that the Canadian women’s soccer team will only be allowed to kick the ball with their left feet during their…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Canadian men’s national soccer team plays Argentina in the Copa America semi-final tonight, as Canada looks to end its pathetic century-long title drought in South America’s soccer championship. While…

It’s the biggest men’s soccer match in Canadian history tonight, as Canada takes on World Champions Argentina in the semi-finals of the Copa America. And that means thousands, possibly millions, of Canadians who know nothing about our team,…

A January report from the American Academy of Pediatrics explains why 70 percent of teenagers and youth are dropping out of organized sports by age 13: burnout and injuries. Parents need to think twice about a young person’s life dedicated…

There was a moment at soccer practice some years ago when another dad asked me what my plans for my daughter were. I wasn’t exactly sure what he meant until he clarified. He was asking about her soccer career. I needed to think about what…

A fan was removed from a U.S. Open tennis match after German player Alexander Zverev accused them of “singing the anthem of Hitler” during the game. What do you think?“I can’t judge until I hear if the song’s good or not.”Lauren DeBruyn,…

NASHVILLE—Sources confirmed Friday that MLS commissioner Don Garber has been flooded with dozens of calls over the past few weeks from Major League Soccer parents complaining that Leo Messi is too advanced for their sons’ league. “It’s just…

Start SlideshowIn the wake of America’s surprise ouster from the Women’s World Cup, conservatives have reacted with scorn for the U.S. Soccer Team. Here are some of their strongest responses to the loss.AdvertisementPrevious SlideNext…

Next to the dictionary definition of “poetic justice” should be a picture of Megan Rapinoe’s humiliated little face after whiffing a penalty kick that helped seal the fate of the U.S. women’s soccer team. In a shootout that ended the game…