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An animal-rights activist ran onto the field during a Club World Cup match between Manchester City and Wydad at Lincoln Financial Field on Tuesday, urging Morocco to reform its treatment of stray animals.

With U.S. coach Emma Hayes giving many of her Europe-based players a break, there were several new faces on the national team Wednesday for a trio of upcoming matches against Ireland and Canada.

Antonio Freeman had tears in his eyes when 20-year-old son Alex walked onto the field for his U.S. debut against Turkey on June 7.

Almost a year since the Copa America final nearly ended in tragedy, big numbers of soccer fans are back at Hard Rock Stadium - this time for the Club World Cup with heightened security.

The Paris public prosecutor's office said on Tuesday that an investigation has been opened based on former Paris Saint-Germain player Kheira Hamraoui's allegation of moral harassment against the soccer club.

The Washington Spirit made history on Tuesday by signing Juventus forward Sofia Cantore, the first Italian player in NWSL history.

The Washington Spirit made history on Tuesday by signing Juventus forward Sofia Cantore, the first Italian player in NWSL history.

Malik Tillman scored twice as the United States built a three-goal, first-half lead and ended a four-game losing streak by routing Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on Sunday in a CONCACAF God Cup opener.

U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino said he decides when stars like Christian Pulisic enter the national team's lineup, not players.

When the 2026 World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming.