Soccer

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are planning to sign midfielder Pedro Vite to a long-term extension. The deal has not yet been officially announced, but will stretch through the 2029 campaign.

LONDON (AP) — Keith Andrews has been appointed the manager of Brentford, succeeding Thomas Frank at the Premier League club. Andrews steps up after being hired as the set-piece coach under Frank and following roles with Sheffield United and Ireland.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA changed the hosting plan for its 2026 European Championship for indoor soccer on Friday because Russia’s military ally Belarus has qualified for the finals tournament.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fans and players weren't the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso still can't say whether Kylian Mbappé will be available to play in the next round of the Club World Cup after missing all three group games.

LONDON (AP) — Ruud van Nistelrooy has agreed to terminate his contract as coach of Leicester, the English club said Friday.

Colorado Rapids (7-8-4, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. New England Revolution (6-6-5, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Foxborough, Massachusetts; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte FC (8-10-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (7-7-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago -113, Charlotte FC +247, Draw +296; over/under is 3.

Minnesota United FC (9-4-6, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (8-7-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

San Diego FC (11-5-3, first in the Western Conference) vs. FC Dallas (5-7-6, 11th in the Western Conference) Frisco, Texas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego +115, FC Dallas +199, Draw +270; over/under is 2.