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Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year's MLS Cup.

FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to assess security for the World Cup matches to be played in Mexico.

Washington Spirit fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Emma Hayes, the coach of the U.S. Women's soccer team, said star forward Trinity Rodman is "fine" after leaving Sunday's SheBelieves Cup win over Argentina with an apparent back injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sustained a hamstring injury, his club Al Nassr said Tuesday without giving a timeline for the Portugal star's return.

Lindsey Heaps had a goal and an assist, and Jaedyn Shaw also scored to propel the United States to a sixth straight shutout victory, 2-0 over Argentina in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.

The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

Christian Ramirez scored in the 82nd minute on Sunday to help Austin FC beat D.C. United 1-0.

The District's National Women's Soccer League franchise is ready for spring. The Washington Spirit unveiled a fresh jersey for the upcoming soccer season on Thursday that features the city's iconic cherry blossoms.

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months.

UEFA has rejected Benfica's last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.