Soccer

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino offered an Americanism after the United States' second straight dismal loss in the CONCACAF Nations League.

Branko Ivankovic's China lineup faces another reality check in World Cup qualifying , with the national team risking falling further behind the global ambitions it promoted a decade ago.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan David scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second half, and Canada added to the U.S.

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Spain and France needed penalty shootouts on Sunday to reach the Nations League semifinals, where they were joined by Germany and Portugal.

Marta scored on a first-half penalty kick as the Orlando Pride remained undefeated with a 2-0 road victory over NJ/NY Gotham FC in National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Brandon Vázquez and defender Jon Gallagher scored early goals, and Brad Stuver made them stand up as Austin FC handed expansion-side San Diego FC its first loss with a 2-1 victory at Q2 Stadium on Sunday.

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Thiago Motta was fired as coach of slumping Juventus on Sunday, with Igor Tudor named as a replacement for the rest of the season.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid women's team won the “clasico” against rival Barcelona for the first time on Sunday, ending an 18-match losing streak.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland midfielder Alvyn Sanches will be sidelined for several months after being hurt less than 30 minutes into his international debut, his club Lausanne-Sport said Sunday.

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer faces a longer spell out than initially thought after aggravating a calf injury he suffered while celebrating a goal.