Soccer
Matt Freese shined in his shootout moment, and the Americans are moving onto the Gold Cup semifinals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After losing a second-half lead to Costa Rica, this young U.S. side was forced into a shootout with the daunting task of facing goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Matt Freese studied for this. Literally.
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LAFC loses Olivier Giroud's farewell match, falling 1-0 to Vancouver Whitecaps
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmanuel Sabbi scored on Vancouver's only shot on goal, Yohei Takaoka made four saves and the Whitecaps spoiled Olivier Giroud's farewell match with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.
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US gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Damion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the U.S. to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-3 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica after a 2-2 tie on Sunday night. The U.
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Ten-man Canada exits CONCACAF Gold Cup after penalty shootout loss to Guatemala
MINNEAPOLIS — The CONCACAF Gold Cup is over for Canada. But the learnings will continue.
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Evan Bush secures Columbus' first clean sheet since March and the Crew beat the Union 1-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mohamed Farsi scored in first-half stoppage time, Evan Bush secured Columbus' first clean sheet since March, and the Crew beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.
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Guatemala upsets Canada on penalty kicks in Gold Cup quarterfinal thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the clincher over Canada in a 6-5 penalty-kick decision after a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
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Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beats Flamengo 4-2 to advance in Club World Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Harry Kane scored twice and Bayern Munich capitalized on a quick start to beat Flamengo 4-2 in the Club World Cup round of 16 on Sunday.
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US women beat Ireland 4-0 for the second straight match
CINCINNATI (AP) — Izzy Rodriguez scored in her first appearance for the national team and the United States shut out Ireland 4-0 on Sunday.
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Mighty PSG sets sights on another trophy with a dominating win over Messi's Inter Miami
ATLANTA (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain left no doubt it was Europe's top club with a historic victory in the Champions League. Now, PSG is intent on conquering the world.
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Neves scores twice and Paris Saint-Germain routs Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Club World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — João Neves scored a pair of goals for Paris Saint-Germain and the world's best team overwhelmed one of the game's greatest players, embarrassing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup on Sunday.
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