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U.S. wins SheBelieves Cup with 2-1 win over Brazil behind goals from Alex Morgan, Mallory Swanson
Japan, which defeated Canada 3-0 in the earlier match at Toyota Stadium, was runner-up in the four-team, round-robin tournament.
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Maryland men’s soccer ‘doing everything we can’ to help former midfielder Tsubasa Endoh fight cancer
Since being diagnosed Dec. 2 with acute leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh has returned to his native Japan and is in the midst of his second round of chemotherapy. Maryland coach Sasho Cirovski is helping raise money to offset his former midfielder’s medical expenses.
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As Marylanders tackle mobile sports betting, experts say it’s harder than it looks
As Marylanders finally try mobile sports betting, experts say it’s fun but harder than it looks. Their advice: Set a spending limit and stick to it.
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Kevin Payne, longtime DC United executive and National Soccer Hall of Famer, dies
Kevin Payne, who was an executive with two Major League Soccer teams and was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2021, died Sunday. He was 69.
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FIFA honors US soccer journalist Grant Wahl with a tribute at the France-England World Cup match: ‘He should have been here’
U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl was honored with a tribute from FIFA on the desk where he was scheduled to work Saturday at the World Cup quarterfinal between France and England.
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Morocco stuns Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo 1-0, becoming the 1st African country to reach the World Cup semifinals
Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday.
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France advances to semifinals at World Cup, tops England as Harry Kane misses late penalty
Kylian Mbappe and France made it back to the semifinals of the World Cup on Saturday by beating England 2-1.
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Prominent American soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar
Wahl was 48.
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Julianne Sitch is 1st female coach to lead a men’s team to national title after University of Chicago wins D-III soccer championship
Julianne Sitch became the first female to coach a men's soccer team to an NCAA championship with the University of Chicago's 2-0 victory against Williams in the Division III final. It is the Maroons' first title in program history.
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Young U.S. squad ready for biggest test yet vs. Netherlands in win-or-go-home World Cup showdown
A color clash of the ages: Red, White and Blue vs. Brilliant Orange.
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Christian Pulisic listed as day-to-day with pelvic injury before key World Cup clash with Netherlands
U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is listed as day to day after sustaining a pelvic injury during his team's 1-0 World Cup win against Iran
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US advances to World Cup knockout stage with 1-0 win over Iran. Up next: Netherlands on Saturday.
Christian Pulisic gave his body for his country, scoring the goal that advanced the United States in the World Cup while crashing into the goalkeeper.
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World Cup: US battles England to a scoreless draw, meaning the Americans must beat Iran to advance to the knockout stage
The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup. The Americans need a win Tuesday against Iran to advance.
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A World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats tournament favorite Argentina and Lionel Messi 2-1
Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.
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US and Wales tie 1-1 in return to World Cup play for both nations
Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
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For Baltimore soccer fans and bar owners alike, watching 2022 FIFA World Cup together is what it’s all about
As soccer grows in the region, the impending FIFA World Cup is another occasion for that passion to make itself known around Baltimore, with several prime locations to catch the big games.
Ryan Becher always wanted to be a pro soccer player. He’s looked the part with UMBC.
Ryan Becher had dreamed of playing professional soccer. The UMBC senior forward’s breakout year could help him reach that objective.
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Matt Turner shined in his return to the U.S. with Arsenal. He hopes others can follow him to the Premier League.
Matt Turner hopes that at least one of the announced 39,245 fans who watched him hold a clean sheet for Arsenal in Baltimore will be inspired to follow in his footsteps.
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Arsenal and Everton supporters travel from near and far as nearly 40,000 attend match in Baltimore
In the first international soccer match in Baltimore since 2015, Arsenal topped Everton, 2-0. The game mattered little — it was a preseason exhibition, after all — but for local soccer fans, hosting two storied sides was more than welcomed.
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Arsenal beats Everton, 2-0, in preseason friendly between Premier League clubs in Baltimore: ‘A real game atmosphere’
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both scored in the first half to seal Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over fellow English Premier League club Everton in a preseason friendly before an announced 39,245 at M&T Bank Stadium.
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What to know about Arsenal and Everton ahead of Baltimore match
On Saturday night, Arsenal and Everton — two clubs from the English Premier League, one of the top soccer leagues in the world — will meet in Baltimore for a friendly match, kicking off a preseason tour for both teams.
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Arsenal vs. Everton at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore | PHOTOS
Browse photos of the friendly between English Premier League clubs Arsenal and Everton on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
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‘A worldwide event happening in Baltimore’: Soccer fans celebrate arrival of Arsenal, Everton for Saturday’s match
The match between Arsenal and Everton and its fanfare has created a fun-filled week for the Baltimore region’s soccer fans, particularly for locals loyal to either side.
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Baltimore soccer fans relish Arsenal, Everton visit. But when might a pro outdoor team call Charm City home again?
In recent years, efforts to bring a pro outdoor soccer team to Baltimore have missed their mark. But there remains optimism that Charm City could host a second- or third-tier side.
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U.S. women beat Jamaica 5-0 at the W Championship to qualify for the 2023 World Cup
he U.S. women’s national team qualified for the 2023 World Cup on Thursday night at the CONCACAF W Championship.
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Mutual interest between Baltimore, USL in bringing pro outdoor soccer teams to city; 10,000-seat stadium potential home
The USL, the second-tier of pro American outdoor soccer, said it believes Baltimore would "fully embrace a professional club with teams in USL Championship, USL Super League, and USL Academy."
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What went wrong? Baltimore leaders react to lost World Cup bid
Maryland and Baltimore officials were so confident their joint Baltimore-Washington bid would be selected as a host of the 2026 World Cup, they gathered for dual watch parties and planned a celebratory phone call afterward. But it was not to be, leaving head-scratching, frustration and unanswered questions.
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Baltimore not among 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup held in U.S., Canada and Mexico
FIFA, the global governing body of soccer, selected Thursday the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, and Baltimore was not among them.
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Baltimore not among 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup | VIDEO
Terry Hasseltine, the executive director of the Maryland Sports Commission, which oversaw Baltimore’s campaign, expressed his disappointment about the loss.
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World Cup 2026 to Charm City? FIFA to announce Thursday if Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium will host soccer matches
Baltimore's bid to host 2026 World Cup matches merged with Washington earlier this year, and on Thursday, the city will learn if it will be one of 16 North American cities selected.