It was quite a year for Megan Rapinoe. Her book came out, she hosted an HBO special and she got engaged to girlfriend Sue Bird. One thing was largely missing, however: soccer.
Archive for the ‘Sports/Soccer’ Category
Megan Rapinoe returns to U.S. national team after year-long absence
Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 Alphonso Davies wraps up remarkable year by winning Lionel Conacher Award
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, who shone on soccer's biggest stages in 2020, has been voted winner of the Lionel Conacher Award as The Canadian Press male athlete of the year.
Messi remains dour on Barca’s prospects, floats interest in future U.S. move
Monday, December 28th, 2020
Lionel Messi tied Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club on Saturday but was unable to help Barcelona beat Valencia in La Liga as they had to settle for a 2-2 home draw.
TFC’s Ayo Akinola accepts invite to Canadian national team camp
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020
Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola will get a chance to see how the other half lives next month at a Canadian national team camp in Florida.
Canada’s Jenna Hellstrom among 6 players waived by NWSL’s Spirit
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
The National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit have waived six players, including Canadian international Jenna Hellstrom. The 25-year-old from Sudbury, Ont., played six games this season.
Canadian No. 1 goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe signs with Sweden’s FC Rosengard
Monday, December 21st, 2020
Canadian international goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe has left the NWSL's North Carolina Courage for Sweden's FC Rosengard.
PSG, Basaksehir players kneel in fight against racism prior to match restart
Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
Before the match restarted Wednesday, the players took a knee in unison as the Champions League anthem played, while some -- including PSG star Neymar -- raised a fist. PSG won the game 5-1 over Istanbul Basaksehir , with Neymar scoring three of his team's goals.
Alejandro Pozuelo 2nd Toronto FC player to be named MLS MVP
Monday, December 7th, 2020
Midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo is Major League Soccer's most valuable player for 2020 and joins joins Sebastian Giovinco as the only Toronto FC player to win the award.
Alphonso Davies voted Canada’s top men’s soccer player
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
Alphonso Davies, who drew worldwide acclaim while helping Bayern Munich fill its trophy case in 2020, has been named Canada Soccer's Men's Player of the year.
Goals galore for Neymar, Ronaldo, Giroud as Champions League picture takes shape
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
Neymar scored early and late at Old Trafford as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 in the latest bout of a fierce Champions League rivalry to take control of its destiny in Group H.