Soccer – Brandon Sun

Vancouver Whitecaps attacker Ryan Gauld kicks the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Gauld to return in Canadian Championship final

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 1:33 PM CDT

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is set to return from a lengthy knee injury Wednesday when his team hosts Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final.

The team has not announced whether the 29-year-old Scottish attacking midfielder will be in the starting lineup or available off the bench.

Gauld has not played since March 8 when he sprained his left knee cap during a Major League Soccer game against CF Montreal, but returned to full training with his teammates in recent weeks.

His addition to the lineup comes during a crucial period for the 'Caps. The club will look to capture its fourth straight Canadian Championship title on Wednesday, and has just three games left on the regular-season schedule.

Advertise With Us

Weather

Oct. 2, 6 PM: 24°c Sunny Oct. 3, 12 AM: 15°c Partly cloudy with wind

Brandon MB

24°C, Windy

Full Forecast

Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Preview

Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025

Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future in the October FIFA international window.

Defender Moise Bombito has returned to the men’s national team roster for games against Australia and Colombia after missing four months following wrist surgery and a tibia stress fracture.

The Canadian men, who rose to a record No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings, host No. 25 Australia in Bombito’s hometown of Montreal on Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo before facing No. 14 Colombia on Oct. 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.

"Really excited that Moise is back," Marsch said after announcing the roster Monday. "Moise is a really mature young player and has established himself at an incredibly high level with Nice.

Read

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025

Canada's Jonathan David (10) celebrates his goal against Panama with Liam Millar during men's international friendly soccer action in Toronto, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Preview

Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025

VANCOUVER - History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.

What remains to be seen is which Vancouver soccer team will find its name in the record books.

The host Vancouver Whitecaps have an opportunity to become the first team in the tournament's modern era to hoist the Voyageurs Cup four years in a row.

Vancouver FC will try to stop them and become the first Canadian Premier League team to win the title.

Read

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps' Thomas Muller, centre, Rayan Elloumi, third right, Mathias Laborda, second right, goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer, back right, and their teammates celebrate after defeating Forge FC 4-0 during a Canadian Championship semifinal soccer match, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Arsenal scores two late goals to beat Newcastle and close in on Premier League leader Liverpool

James Robson, The Associated Press 4 minute read Preview

Arsenal scores two late goals to beat Newcastle and close in on Premier League leader Liverpool

James Robson, The Associated Press 4 minute read Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Gabriel scored a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came back to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and close the gap on leader Liverpool.

The defender rose to head in a stoppage-time corner that moved Mikel Arteta's team up to second in the standings and two points behind defending champion Liverpool.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described it as a “statement” win.

"There are opportunities, there are moments in the season, you have to find a way to win,” he said.

Read

Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

Aston Villa's Emi Buendia celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Fulham at Villa Park, Birmingham, England, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Jacob King/PA via AP)

Sounders clinch playoff berth after battling Whitecaps to 2-2 draw

The Associated Press 2 minute read Preview

Sounders clinch playoff berth after battling Whitecaps to 2-2 draw

The Associated Press 2 minute read Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Albert Rusnák had a goal and an assist for Seattle in a 2-2 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night and the Sounders clinched a spot in the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup playoffs.

Seattle (12-9-10) has 46 points and is fifth in the Western Conference, seven points behind fourth-place Los Angeles FC.

Vancouver (16-6-9), which is unbeaten in six straight, is tied with San Diego (57 points) for first in the West.

Vancouver's Brian White opened the scoring in the 52nd minute but the Sounders quickly responded. Jackson Ragen tied it with a header off a corner kick played by Rusnák in the 54th minute, and Rusnák chipped a first-touch finish into the top-net to give Seattle a 2-1 lead in the 55th.

Read

Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen celebrates scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Ng)

Owusu scores in 90th minute to tie club record, CF Montreal beats Charlotte 4-1

The Associated Press 2 minute read Preview

Owusu scores in 90th minute to tie club record, CF Montreal beats Charlotte 4-1

The Associated Press 2 minute read Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dante Sealy scored a goal in each half, Prince Owusu added a goal in the 90th minute to tie a club record, and CF Montreal beat 10-man Charlotte FC 4-1 on Saturday night for its sixth victory of the Major League Soccer season.

Montreal (6-17-9) halted a three-game winless streak with its first victory since Aug. 23.

Charlotte (17-13-2) has lost back-to-back games following a record-tying nine-game winning streak.

Wilfried Zaha opened the scoring for Charlotte in the 10th minute when he dribbled around goalkeeper Thomas Gillier for a shot into an empty net. But Charlotte was reduced to 10-men in the 20th minute when Adilson Malanda was issued a red card following a VAR review.

Read

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

CF Montreal forward Dante Sealy (25) celebrates with defender Dawid Bugaj after Sealy scored against Charlotte FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Mihailovic goal sends Toronto FC to its seventh straight draw, 1-1 with Miami

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Preview

Mihailovic goal sends Toronto FC to its seventh straight draw, 1-1 with Miami

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

TORONTO - Looking to climb the standings in the hope of retaining its Supporters' Shield, Inter Miami fielded all its big guns in Toronto — despite the fact that it was its third game in a week with a date with Chicago to come Tuesday.

Toronto countered with goalkeeper Sean Johnson and a bend-but-don't-break defence. The end result was a 1-1 draw Saturday, Toronto's seventh straight tie.

"I think we deserved to win," said Miami coach Javier Mascherano. "We had the most clear chances during the game."

"Their goalkeeper was the man of the match," he added.

Read

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

Inter Miami's Tadeo Allende (21) celebrates after scoring against Toronto FC during first half MLS action in Toronto, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Learn more about Free Press Advertising solutions

Vancouver Rise draw 1-1 with Halifax Tides, secure NSL playoff spot

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Preview

Vancouver Rise draw 1-1 with Halifax Tides, secure NSL playoff spot

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

HALIFAX - Vancouver Rise FC secured the fourth and final playoff berth in the Northern Super League with a 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC.

The single point was enough for the Rise (9-7-6) to join AFC Toronto, Ottawa Rapid FC and Montreal Roses FC in the first post-season of the women's pro soccer league.

Milly Clegg scored her first goal of the season early in the 14th minute for the Tides, but Holly Ward equalized in the 62nd for the Rise with her sixth.

Halifax (3-13-6) earned a third draw in its last six games (0-3-3). Vancouver dominated in possession time 65 per cent to 35 and 23-5 in shots at Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

Read

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

Montreal Roses FC goalkeeper Anna Karpenko guards the ball during the Roses' game against Calgary Wild FC, in Montreal, in a Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, handout photo.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Calgary Wild FC, Tim Austen (Mandatory Credit)

Canada Soccer disciplines another 14 staff members after Olympic drone scandal

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Preview

Canada Soccer disciplines another 14 staff members after Olympic drone scandal

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

Canada Soccer has disciplined 14 coaches and administrative staff in the wake of the Paris Olympic drone spying scandal that cost coach Bev Priestman and two of her staff their jobs.

The governing body disclosed the news in an update this week following a meeting of its board of directors. But it did not identify the employees involved or disclose the exact nature of the sanctions.

"We can’t elaborate on those details for privacy reasons, but what we can say is that the breadth of discipline reflected how the issue pervaded multiple aspects of the organization, to varying degrees, over several years," Canada Soccer said in a separate statement Saturday. "We sought to understand its root causes from a cultural perspective.

"We have since put in place measures to ensure these cultural shortfalls do not happen again."

Read

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

Canada Soccer CEO and General Secretary Kevin Blue is photographed in Toronto on Monday, March 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

West Ham fires Graham Potter and hires Nuno Espirito Santo after 5 games of the Premier League

Steve Douglas, The Associated Press 4 minute read Preview

West Ham fires Graham Potter and hires Nuno Espirito Santo after 5 games of the Premier League

Steve Douglas, The Associated Press 4 minute read Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

West Ham fired manager Graham Potter and hired Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement on Saturday, just five games into the new Premier League season and two days before the struggling London team's next match at Everton.

Potter paid the price for West Ham slumping to next-to-last place after losing four of its league games so far. The team is already out of the English League Cup, too.

Nuno left Nottingham Forest on Sept. 9 after a deterioration in his working relationship with the club’s hierarchy but has secured a rapid return for his fourth stint in England's top division, having previously coached Wolverhampton and Tottenham.

“My objective is to work hard to get the very best from the team and ensure that we are as competitive as we possibly can be," Nuno said. "The work has already started and I am looking forward to the challenge that is ahead.”

Read

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

FILE - West Ham's head coach Graham Potter sits on the bench prior to the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at the London Stadium in London, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file)

NSL-leading AFC Toronto extend unbeaten streak to five with 1-0 win over Ottawa Rapid

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Preview

NSL-leading AFC Toronto extend unbeaten streak to five with 1-0 win over Ottawa Rapid

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

OTTAWA - Kaylee Hunter scored the lone goal in the 32nd minute as league-leading AFC Toronto defeated Ottawa Rapid FC 1-0 on Friday.

Esther Okoronkwo sprung Hunter with a lead pass and Hunter got around Rapid goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais before burying the shot into the net.

Hunter is second in the Northern Super League in goals with 13, only behind Ottawa's Delaney Baie Pridham, who has 18.

The victory extended Toronto's (14-6-3) unbeaten streak to five games (4-0-1).

Read

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

Montreal Roses FC Defender Lucy Cappadona (left) and AFC Toronto forward Esther Okoronkwo (23) jump for the ball during second half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Messi’s visit to Toronto makes for scarce — and expensive — tickets at BMO Field

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Preview

Messi’s visit to Toronto makes for scarce — and expensive — tickets at BMO Field

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

TORONTO - Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio laughed when asked whether he was getting more requests for tickets than usual with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in town Saturday.

"Yes," he said. "The answer is yes. … It is what it is. That's what (Messi) brings. It's a special thing."

A club spokeswoman said Saturday's game at BMO Field is the first sellout of the season, with just over 28,000 tickets sold. Toronto, which sits 12th in the Eastern Conference at 5-13-12, currently ranks 14th in Major League Soccer in attendance this season, averaging 20,875 fans a game.

Toronto coach Robin Fraser has also been hit up for tickets.

Read

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Toronto FC coach pays tribute to retiring Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Preview

Toronto FC coach pays tribute to retiring Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

TORONTO - Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser paid tribute to Sergio Busquets on Friday after the stylish Inter Miami defensive midfielder announced he is retiring at the end of the season.

"Arguably the best in his position ever to play there," said Fraser, a former two-time MLS Defender of the Year.

The 37-year-old Spaniard joined Miami in 2023 after 15 seasons with Barcelona. The former Barca captain's resume includes winning the 2010 World Cup, Champions League (three times), La Liga title (nine times), FIFA Club World Cup (three times) and Copa del Rey seven times. of Miami

He won 143 caps for Spain.

Read

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets in action against the Seattle Sounders during the Leagues Cup final soccer match Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll as Miami looks to climb the MLS standings

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Preview

Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll as Miami looks to climb the MLS standings

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

TORONTO - Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll, continuing his assault on the Major League Soccer record book.

The 38-year-old Inter Miami captain had two goals and an assist in a 3-2 victory over visiting D.C. United last Saturday and the same haul in Wednesday's 4-0 win at New York City FC.

Thanks to those performances, Messi becomes the fourth player in MLS history to record eight multi-goal games in a single season. He joins Zlatan Ibrahimovic (who did it in 2019), Mamadou Diallo (2000) and Stern John (1998).

Messi has scored two or more goals in eight of his last 12 league appearances. And with his first-half assist against NYCFC, he became the first player in league history to record at least 35 goal contributions in consecutive seasons.

Read

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (7) react after a goal by Seattle Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock during the Leagues Cup final soccer match Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Preview

Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025

Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here.

FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose, will be Canada's official mascot for the 2026 World Cup. Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle will serve as mascots for fellow co-hosts Mexico and the United States, respectively.

“The '26 team has just got bigger — and more fun! Maple, Zayu and Clutch are full of joy, energy and the spirit of togetherness, just like the FIFA World Cup itself,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement.

The expanded 48-team, 104-match tournament runs June 11 to July 19 in 16 host cities, including Toronto and Vancouver.

Read

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025

FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose will be Canada's official mascot for the 2026 World Cup as shown in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - FIFA World Cup (Mandatory Credit)

European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press 4 minute read Preview

European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press 4 minute read Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025

GENEVA (AP) — European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday.

A majority of UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international play, two sources told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.

The move comes two weeks before the Israel men’s team is due to resume its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with away games against Norway and Italy.

It is unclear whether world soccer body FIFA will support excluding Israel given the close relations between FIFA’s leader, Gianni Infantino, and President Donald Trump.

Read

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025

October 2, 2025

Notification Settings