Tag: Soccer
Messi, Mbappe, other leading storylines for World Cup Final
By STEVE DOUGLAS
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi’s last chance. Kylian Mbappé’s shot at emulating Pelé. A third World Cup title for either Argentina or France.
Sunday’s...
Menifee family creates nonprofit to honor son and bring smiles to other children
CJ Delfosse was eight years old when he was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer that would rob him of his life just a...
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Quarterfinalists bid for title
By JAMES ROBSON
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — After non-stop soccer for the past two weeks, the World Cup is taking a small break.
There will be two days...
US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1
By RONALD BLUM
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal...
Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
By RONALD BLUM
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA in the...
US has clear World Cup task against Iran: win or go home
By RONALD BLUM
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home.
“We...
US earns respect at World Cup, but wins remain elusive
By RONALD BLUM
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Respect achieved. Wins await.
American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England on Friday night, likely...
Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
By RONALD BLUM
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A young United States team was nearing victory in its World Cup return. Then Walker Zimmerman needlessly plowed into...
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Qatar loses opener, U.S. up on Day 2
By JENNA FRYER
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a...
Temecula FC welcomes new head coach Ignacio Gachuzo
Temecula’s professional soccer team, the Temecula Football Club, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ignacio Gachuzo as their men’s First Team Manager, which...