Soccer

Costa Rica eliminated from the Copa America despite beating Paraguay 2-1 in group stage finale

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Costa Rica was eliminated from the Copa America despite beating Paraguay 2-1 on Tuesday night as Francisco Calvo and 19-year-old Josimar Alcócer scored in the opening seven minutes.

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U.S. loss in Copa America averaged 3.78 million viewers, most-watched non-World Cup match on FS1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States' 1-0 loss to Uruguay in its final Copa America group stage match Monday night averaged 3.78 million viewers.

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Winger Tajon Buchanan breaks tibia in practice with Canada, surgery set for Wednesday

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Winger Tajon Buchanan is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday after breaking his tibia in practice ahead of Canada’s Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela.

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Mert Gunok's wonder-save at Euro 2024 sparks Turkish celebrations, and praise from Austrian rivals

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — A moment of Mert Gunok brilliance sparked celebrations for Turkish fans and a big exclamation from Austria rival Michael Gregoritsch, who described it as one of the best saves he’d ever seen.

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Canada winger Tajon Buchanan to undergo surgery after breaking tibia in training

ARLINGTON — Winger Tajon Buchanan is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday after breaking his tibia in practice ahead of Canada's Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela.

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Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up a Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — A first-minute goal and a stellar save in the final seconds helped send Turkey into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.

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No Messi in Argentina's Olympic soccer squad; Álvarez and Otamendi selected for Paris Games

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi won't be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris.

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Calls for Berhalter to step down from USMNT are growing. Here are possible candidates to replace him

NEW YORK (AP) — Jürgen Klopp, Thierry Henry and Marcelo Bielsa are among those being speculated about as candidates to take over from Gregg Berhalter as U.S. coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Vancouver Whitecaps look to climb standings with visit to Minnesota United

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini believes every other team in Major League Soccer wants something his Vancouver Whitecaps have — attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld.

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Coach John Herdman sees positives despite Toronto FC's recent run of results

TORONTO — While Toronto FC is mired in a four-game losing streak and seven-game winless run (0-5-2), coach John Herdman still sees plenty of positives.

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