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Canada's Florianne Jourde plays the ball against Cuba during CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Qualifiers in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The tournament format has changed this year but there is a strong element of deja vu for Canada at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canada Soccer *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Canada, Mexico meet again in CONCACAF semifinal

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read 3:14 PM CDT

The tournament format has changed this year but there is a strong element of deja vu for Canada at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.

The young Canadians face Mexico on Friday in the semifinal at Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, just as they did in the same venue at the same stage of last year's tournament.

The Canadians lost 1-0 in last year's semifinal before blanking Puerto Rico 2-0 to finish third. Mexico was beaten 2-0 by the United States in the final.

The two finalists and third-place side at the eight-team CONCACAF U-20 tournament qualify for next year's FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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TFC fined by Canada Soccer for rowdy fan behaviour

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TFC fined by Canada Soccer for rowdy fan behaviour

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 12:19 PM CDT

TORONTO - Canada Soccer's disciplinary panel has fined Toronto FC an undisclosed amount money in connection with rowdy fan behaviour during a Canadian Championship game against CF Montreal on May 9 at BMO Field.

Canada Soccer said the team failed to comply with the safety and security standards demanded by the match.

TFC issued permanent bans to four supporters after fights broke out in the stands during a 2-1 loss to Montreal.

Following the final whistle, Toronto midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye had to be restrained on the field from going after some abusive TFC fans in the south stand. Video posted on social media showed a fan throwing a megaphone on the field in Kaye's direction.

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TORONTO - Canada Soccer's disciplinary panel has fined Toronto FC an undisclosed amount money in connection with rowdy fan behaviour during a Canadian Championship game against CF Montreal on May 9 at BMO Field.

Canada Soccer said the team failed to comply with the safety and security standards demanded by the match.

TFC issued permanent bans to four supporters after fights broke out in the stands during a 2-1 loss to Montreal.

Following the final whistle, Toronto midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye had to be restrained on the field from going after some abusive TFC fans in the south stand. Video posted on social media showed a fan throwing a megaphone on the field in Kaye's direction.

Coach confirms Lionel Messi’s last match for PSG this weekend

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Coach confirms Lionel Messi’s last match for PSG this weekend

The Associated Press 3 minute read Updated: 8:58 AM CDT

PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici C’est Paris” (This Is Paris) — a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans — and to chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!"

The soccer superstar will leave the team on Saturday not quite so revered.

The cheers have been replaced by jeers and boos in recent weeks at the Parc des Princes, where the the World Cup winner will play his final game for the French league champion.

Christophe Galtier confirmed on Thursday that the looming end of the season is also the end of Messi's time at PSG.

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PSG's Lionel Messi, second left, in action during the French League One soccer match between Strasbourg and Paris Saint Germain at Stade de la Meinau stadium in Strasbourg, eastern France, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Whitecaps cruise to 6-2 win over Houston Dynamo

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Whitecaps cruise to 6-2 win over Houston Dynamo

Nick Wells, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 12:56 AM CDT

VANCOUVER - It took only 10 seconds for Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White to set a club record.

White raced on to a rebound from a shot by Ryan Gauld to calmly slot the ball past Houston Dynamo's stranded goalkeeper in the second half.

White's sixth goal of the regular season was the winner for the Whitecaps who beat the Houston Dynamo 6-2 on Wednesday night.

The goal was the fastest goal from the start of a half in Vancouver's MLS history and capped a match that head coach Vanni Sartini called "literally painful."

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Updated: 12:56 AM CDT

Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Pedro Vite, right, battles with Houston Dynamo FC's Micael battle for the ball during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

CF Montreal scores late for 2-2 draw with DC United

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CF Montreal scores late for 2-2 draw with DC United

The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:32 PM CDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunusi Ibrahim and Ariel Lassiter scored two minutes apart late in the second half to help CF Montreal tie D.C. United 2-2 on Wednesday night.

Ibrahim kicked off the comeback with his first MLS goal this season in the 80th minute from an Lassiter cross. The two players then switched roles as Ibrahim turned provider on a Lassiter equalizer two minutes later.

"We just needed one goal to get back in the game," Lassiter said. "The players’ mentality was excellent. We continued to fight. 2-0 is a very dangerous lead and we showed that tonight."

Ibrahim, who came on in the 61st minute, became just the second player in club history to record a goal and an assist off the bench in the same game.

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Updated: Yesterday at 11:32 PM CDT

D.C. United midfielder Victor Pálsson (44) and Donovan Pines (23) celebrate a goal by Theodore Ku-DiPietro against CF Montréal during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Washington, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Toronto FC and Chicago Fire play to scoreless draw

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Toronto FC and Chicago Fire play to scoreless draw

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:10 PM CDT

TORONTO - Momentum and wins are proving hard to come by for Toronto FC this season.

Toronto (3-5-8) had looked like a team with something to prove Saturday when it emerged from a week of turmoil to defeat D.C. United 2-1 without disgruntled winger Federico Bernardeschi.

The benched Italian star was back in the lineup Wednesday as TFC, unable to convert its chances, settled for a scoreless draw with the Chicago Fire.

Toronto carried a 19-4 edge in shots (7-1 in shots on target), but couldn't take advantage.

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Updated: Yesterday at 10:10 PM CDT

Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi (10) shoots on Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (34) as Kendall Burks (27) and Rafael Czichos (5) defend during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Sevilla wins Europa League after penalty shootout against Roma

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Sevilla wins Europa League after penalty shootout against Roma

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 5:21 PM CDT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Five months after scoring the winning penalty in the World Cup final, Gonzalo Montiel converted the clinching spot kick in the Europa League final to earn Sevilla a seventh title in the competition at the expense of Jose Mourinho’s Roma on Wednesday.

The Argentina international’s penalty sealed a 4-1 win in the shootout for Sevilla after the match finished 1-1 after extra time in Budapest, where Mourinho was looking to maintain his record of having never lost a final in European competitions.

Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez failed to convert for Roma from the spot.

Sevilla has never lost a Europa League final.

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Roma's Paulo Dybala scores the opening goal past Sevilla's Loic Bade, left, during the Europa League final soccer match between Sevilla and Roma, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

CF Montreal adding women's program to academy

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CF Montreal adding women's program to academy

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:49 AM CDT

MONTREAL - CF Montreal is introducing a women's program to its academy, the club announced Wednesday.

The CF Montreal Academy is taking over the Women's Excel Program, a Soccer Quebec national development centre based in Laval, Que. The program is one of three Excel Super Centres in Canada for the best 15- to 18-year-old women in the province.

As part of the program, which is in partnership with BMO, the club will dedicate a week to women's soccer from July 10 to 15 and says it's aiming to host both the Ligue1 Quebec Women's Cup final and the Ligue1 Quebec All-Star Game.

The club says the objective of the program and its sport-study component is to help student-athletes excel both athletically and academically and serve as a pipeline to Canada's national youth teams.

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Soccer players gather for a group photo in a CF Montreal handout photo. The MLS club is introducing a women's program to the CF Montreal Academy, the club announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO CF Montreal **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Bobcats add Zepeda

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Bobcats add Zepeda

Thomas Friesen 2 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

Bryan Zepeda just experienced a pain his future teammates know all too well right now.

The six-foot Brandon product has committed to his hometown Bobcats for the 2023-24 Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference men’s soccer season, as they look to reclaim their title after being upset in the 2022 outdoor soccer final.

The Vincent Massey Vikings winger lost the Brandon High School Soccer League title game 4-2 to the Crocus Plainsmen last week, and it’s serving as motivation for Zepeda next season.

“A lot of expectations with us, obviously we wanted to win but sadly it wasn’t possible,” Zepeda said. “It was a moment of staying focused on an objective.”

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Canada falls to U.S. at CONCACAF U-20 tourney

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Canada falls to U.S. at CONCACAF U-20 tourney

The Canadian Press 4 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Canada dug itself an early hole and fell 5-2 to the defending champion United States on Tuesday in group play at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.

Ally Sentnor scored twice and Madeline Dahlien, Gisele Thompson and Onyeka Gamero added singles for the Americans, who opened the scoring in the third minute and led 2-0 after just 11 minutes.

Amanda Allen and Nyah Rose replied for Canada, which trailed 3-0 at the half.

Both teams had already qualified for the semifinals at the eight-team tournament, with Tuesday's game a showdown to see who finished atop Group A.

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Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

Canada's Olivia Smith (No. 10) shoots as teammate Florianne Jourde (No. 13) looks on in Canada's 4-0 win over Jamaica on May 26, 2023, at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Concacaf Women's Under-20 Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canada Soccer **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Whitecaps return home in search of wins

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Whitecaps return home in search of wins

Nick Wells, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are returning home and looking to put their road trip woes behind them.

The Whitecaps have not won away from B.C. Place in Major League Soccer regular-season play this year and have taken 14 of their 17 points at home.

"I think we should be getting more points than what we've got," said midfielder and captain Ryan Gauld.

Vancouver (4-5-5) is tied for fourth in goals in the Western Conference but has failed to turn that offence into consistent wins.

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Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

St. Louis City's Lucas Bartlett (24) and Vancouver Whitecaps' Alessandro Schopf (8) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 27, 2023, in St. Louis. The Whitecaps have not won away from B.C. Place in Major League Soccer regular season play this year and have taken 14 of their 17 points at home. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Roberson

Bernardeschi back in TFC fold after benching

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Bernardeschi back in TFC fold after benching

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

TORONTO - Italian star Federico Bernardeschi is back in the fold after being benched by Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley for Saturday's 2-1 win over visiting D.C. United.

Bradley opted to sit Bernardeschi out in the wake of the Italian's critical comments of Toronto's style of play following a 1-0 loss at Austin FC.

"We had discussions last week. A lot of work went on the inside with the group," Bradley said after training Tuesday. "It was all geared, aimed towards the idea that he would be back with the group this week and that's the case."

Bernardeschi, who leads Toronto in goals (three), shots (34) and shots on goal (14) this season, was back on the training field Tuesday. The club did not make him available to reporters.

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Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

TORONTO - Italian star Federico Bernardeschi is back in the fold after being benched by Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley for Saturday's 2-1 win over visiting D.C. United.

Bradley opted to sit Bernardeschi out in the wake of the Italian's critical comments of Toronto's style of play following a 1-0 loss at Austin FC.

"We had discussions last week. A lot of work went on the inside with the group," Bradley said after training Tuesday. "It was all geared, aimed towards the idea that he would be back with the group this week and that's the case."

Bernardeschi, who leads Toronto in goals (three), shots (34) and shots on goal (14) this season, was back on the training field Tuesday. The club did not make him available to reporters.

CF Montreal focuses on becoming road warriors

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CF Montreal focuses on becoming road warriors

Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

MONTREAL - With one of the worst road records in Major League Soccer, CF Montreal is about kick off a potentially season-defining trip when the squad takes on D.C. United at Audi Field on Wednesday night.

Montreal (6-8-0) will travel to play United (5-6-4), the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, and then the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Canadian Championship final next Wednesday.

Positive results in these three games could not only provide a significant boost for Montreal’s playoff hopes but allow the team to capture its first piece of silverware in the Hernan Losada era.

Montreal and D.C. have already tangled once this season, with a tense and tactical matchup ultimately going United’s way through a 1-0 win. Since then, Wayne Rooney’s men have struggled. The team has only won one game against last-place Toronto FC in its last six matches, but will be turning to their strong home form to right the ship.

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Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

CF Montreal head coach Hernán Losada gestures on the sidelines during an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Toronto FC no stranger to drama, power struggles

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Toronto FC no stranger to drama, power struggles

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 7 minute read Monday, May. 29, 2023

Toronto FC is no stranger to drama or power struggles over the years.

In 2014, the MLS club fired manager Ryan Nelsen and virtually his entire coaching staff in the wake of Nelsen's public dressing down of then-general manager Tim Bezbatchenko. The dismissal, with unhappy star striker Jermain Defoe in the background, was effectively engineered by Bezbatchenko, who had summoned local reporters two days earlier to challenge his team "to take it up a notch."

TFC was 9-9-6, one place out of the playoffs, when the axe fell on Nelsen, who had inherited a perennial loser of a franchise with a 45-88-45 career MLS record when he took over in January 2013 — eight months before Bezbatchenko was appointed.

Nelsen accused Bezbatchenko of effectively sabotaging his own team by unnecessarily raising the stakes before a match that was not crucial.

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Toronto FC’s Federico Bernardeschi is seen during MLS action against New York Red Bulls in Toronto on Wednesday May 17, 2023.Toronto FC is no stranger to drama or power struggles over the years and has aired its dirty laundry again. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

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Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

Steve Douglas, The Associated Press 4 minute read Monday, May. 29, 2023

LONDON - Chelsea hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager on Monday, tasking the Argentine coach with getting the best out of an expensively assembled squad that has underperformed at the start of a new era for the English club.

Pochettino will take up the role on July 1, Chelsea said, after agreeing to a two-year contract, with the club having the option of keeping him on for a further year.

It is Pochettino's first coaching role since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in July last year and marks his return to the Premier League, where he had an impressive 5 1/2-year spell with Tottenham that included a run to the Champions League final.

Pochettino had been widely expected to take the Chelsea job, which is considered one of the most high-profile positions in European soccer.

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Monday, May. 29, 2023

Chelsea celebrate an own goal by Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle United, at Stamford Bridge, London, Sunday May 28, 2023. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)

Canada improves to 2-0-0 at CONCACAF U-20 event

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Canada improves to 2-0-0 at CONCACAF U-20 event

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Sunday, May. 28, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Olivia Smith scored twice Sunday as Canada blanked Panama 5-0 for its second straight win at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.

The victory guaranteed the Canadians a spot in the semifinals with one game still to go in group play.

Canada and seven other countries are fighting for CONCACAF's three berths at next year's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The top two from each group advance to the knockout stage with the two finalists and the third-place match winner qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Zoe Markesini and Amanda Allen also had goals for Canada, which led 4-0 at the half with the first three goals coming between the 22nd and 29th minute at Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez. The Canadians also benefited from an Alejandra Garay own goal.

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Sunday, May. 28, 2023

The Canadian U20 women team members, Jeneva Hernandez-Gray, Olivia Smith, Annabelle Chukwu
Amanda Allen, Thaea Mouratidis, Clare Logan
Zoe Markesini, Ella Otte, Mya Archibald
Faith Fenwick, and Florianne Jourde are shown before their opening match Friday, May 26, 2023, against Jamaica at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship.
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Leicester’s fairy tale is over as Everton stays in Premier League after final-day escape

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Leicester’s fairy tale is over as Everton stays in Premier League after final-day escape

James Robson, The Associated Press 6 minute read Sunday, May. 28, 2023

LEICESTER, England (AP) — Seven years after the most improbable Premier League title triumph of all, Leicester was relegated from English soccer's top division on Sunday while Everton pulled off another last-day escape to extend its 69-year stay.

Leeds was also consigned to the drop with Leicester and already-relegated Southampton as the league season reached its conclusion.

Everton's 1-0 win over Bournemouth meant Leicester's 2-1 victory against West Ham was ultimately meaningless. Leeds' miserable campaign ended in a 4-1 loss at home against Tottenham.

Leicester's demise stands out because of the dramatic nature of its fall after experiencing the most spectacular period in its history in recent years.

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Sunday, May. 28, 2023

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Bournemouth at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Sunday May 28, 2023. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

St. Louis City rolls to 3-1 victory over Whitecaps

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St. Louis City rolls to 3-1 victory over Whitecaps

The Associated Press 2 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis City got an early goal from Eduard Löwen, a late goal from Miguel Perez and an own-goal from Tristan Blackmon in-between en route to a 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

St. Louis City (8-4-1) grabbed the lead in the 10th minute on an unassisted goal by Löwen — his fourth tally this season.

Blackmon's own-goal came in the 45th minute, giving St. Louis City a 2-0 lead at halftime.

Vancouver (4-5-5) pulled within a goal when Brian White took a pass from Julian Gressel in the 83rd minute and scored for the fifth time this season.

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

St. Louis City's Nicholas Gioacchini (11) and Vancouver Whitecaps' Ranko Veselinovic (4) reach for the ball as Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter (16) watches during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 27, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Toronto FC caps tumultuous week with 2-1 win

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Toronto FC caps tumultuous week with 2-1 win

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 6 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

TORONTO - A week of turmoil ended with a much-needed win for Toronto FC.

There was also a vote of confidence in the club and coach Bob Bradley from Italian star Lorenzo Insigne, who assisted on both goals in Toronto's 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday.

"I'm very happy with the club. I've always been happy with the club," Insigne said after the game through an interpreter. "I'm happy with the coach as well."

Fellow Italian Federico Bernardeschi clearly has a different view and was benched Saturday for questioning Bradley's tactics following last week's 1-0 loss in Austin.

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

Toronto FC midfielder Kosi Thompson (47) celebrates his goal against D.C. United with teammate Lorenzo Insigne (24) during second half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday, May 27, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Offor's second-half goal lifts Montreal over Miami

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Offor's second-half goal lifts Montreal over Miami

Tristan D'Amours, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

MONTREAL - Three days removed from qualifying for the Canadian Championship final, CF Montreal channelled its mid-week passion to snap a two-game Major League Soccer losing streak.

Chinonso Offor scored his third goal of the season in the second half to lift CF Montreal over Inter Miami 1-0 on Saturday.

With a stretch of three road games, including the Canadian Championship final on June 7, winning on Saturday was “very important” to coach Hernan Losada.

“It was kind of a final for us to be honest with you,” Losada said. “A home game against a straight opponent, who had before tonight the exact same amount of games played, victories and defeats as us. It was very important to keep the three points at home.”

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

Lionel Messi helps PSG secure record 11th French league title, breaks European scoring record

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Lionel Messi helps PSG secure record 11th French league title, breaks European scoring record

Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press 4 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

PARIS - Lionel Messi helped Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record 11th French league title on Saturday, and broke another scoring record in the process.

Messi scored the opening goal as PSG drew 1-1 at Strasbourg to move four points clear of second-place Lens with one game left.

Messi put PSG ahead from Kylian Mbappe's pass in the 59th minute. Former PSG striker Kevin Gameiro equalized for Strasbourg in the 79th.

It was Messi's 496th career league goal in Europe, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring record for Europe's top five leagues. It could also be his last, as the Argentina star is widely expected to leave PSG at the end of the season and has been linked with a possible move to Saudi Arabia or MLS.

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

PSG's Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the French League One soccer match between Strasbourg and Paris Saint Germain at Stade de la Meinau stadium in Strasbourg, eastern France, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Chelsea wins Women’s Super League for 4th straight year

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Chelsea wins Women’s Super League for 4th straight year

The Associated Press 2 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

READING, England (AP) — Chelsea secured its fourth straight Women’s Super League by beating Reading 3-0 on Saturday to wrap up the double in style.

Having beaten Manchester United in the FA Cup final this month, Chelsea eased past Reading with goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double.

Jessie Fleming entered the game in the 85th minute for Chelsea with fellow Canadian international Kadeisha Buchanan watching from the bench.

The Blues’ recent dominance shone through as their hosts failed to deal with the attacking talent of Emma Hayes’ side, which finished the season on a seven-game league winning run.

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

READING, England (AP) — Chelsea secured its fourth straight Women’s Super League by beating Reading 3-0 on Saturday to wrap up the double in style.

Having beaten Manchester United in the FA Cup final this month, Chelsea eased past Reading with goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double.

Jessie Fleming entered the game in the 85th minute for Chelsea with fellow Canadian international Kadeisha Buchanan watching from the bench.

The Blues’ recent dominance shone through as their hosts failed to deal with the attacking talent of Emma Hayes’ side, which finished the season on a seven-game league winning run.

Bayern wins 11th consecutive Bundesliga title, fires Kahn and Salihamidžić

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Bayern wins 11th consecutive Bundesliga title, fires Kahn and Salihamidžić

Ciarán Fahey, The Associated Press 4 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

BERLIN (AP) — Jamal Musiala scored in the 89th minute to fire Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title with a 2-1 victory at Cologne after Borussia Dortmund could only draw on the final day of the season.

Dortmund, which was leading by two points before the last round, was held 2-2 at home by Mainz on Saturday, allowing Bayern to finish in first place because of its better goal difference.

Dortmund needed to win to be sure of ending Bayern’s 10-year reign as champion.

For Canadian international Alphonso Davies, who made his Bayern debut in January 2019, it was a fourth straight league title. The 22-year-old fullback from Edmonton has been sidelined with a thigh injury since late April.

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

Fans of Dortmund crowd the stands prior the start of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FSV Mainz 05 in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Bernardeschi offers defiant response to benching

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Bernardeschi offers defiant response to benching

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

TORONTO - Disgruntled Toronto FC star Federico Bernardeschi took to social media for a defiant response to being benched by coach Bob Bradley.

Bernardeschi, who has 2.8 million followers on Instagram, shared his position in a two-part Instagram story.

The first portion showed an unsmiling Bernardeschi in front of his Toronto FC locker with a box next to the word "Workout" being ticked to the musical accompaniment of "Can't Stop Me Now" by American alternative rock duo The Score.

"I've climbed so many mountains, each one's another test," says the song. "It's hard to breathe when it's just you against your Everest. They say what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Guess I can shake the world and take the pain a little longer."

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

Toronto FC's Federico Bernardeschi reacts after missing a goal scoring opportunity against the New York Red Bulls during second half MLS action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Whitecaps looking for first road win of MLS season

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Whitecaps looking for first road win of MLS season

Nick Wells, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Friday, May. 26, 2023

VANCOUVER - Days after sealing their place in the Canadian Championship final, the Vancouver Whitecaps are once again on the road in search of a win.

The Whitecaps take on St. Louis SC (7-1-4) on Saturday for their first-ever meeting with the expansion team.

"It's going to be really hard," said Vancouver head coach Vanni Sartini. "I think we need to look at this game as a game where we don't have pressure."

Sartini added that his team is facing a challenge against the high-flying Missouri team and that they should view it as a "bonus" to win.

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