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Son scores his first 2026 league goal in LAFC’s 3-0 derby win

Son Heung-min scored his first goal of the 2026 MLS regular season as LAFC beat LA Galaxy 3-0. The South Korean forward struck from distance in the 57th minute. His goal ended a run of 45 shots across 13 league appearances without scoring. Mark Delgado and Denis Bouanga had already given LAFC a two-goal lead. […]

Jul 19, 2026
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Gotham beat Washington 1-0 in front of a New York women’s sports record crowd

Gotham FC beat Washington Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field in front of 42,175 spectators. The attendance set a New York City record for a women’s sports event and was the second-largest crowd in NWSL history. Rose Lavelle scored the only goal with a chip in the 37th minute. Washington created enough pressure to threaten the […]

Jul 17, 2026
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Orlando Pride sign teenage forward Zoe Matthews through the end of 2026

Orlando Pride have signed 19-year-old forward Zoe Matthews through the end of the 2026 season. The short agreement gives the club another attacking option for the current campaign. It also gives Matthews a direct chance to return to the NWSL after gaining experience in Spain and Portugal. Matthews became Houston Dash’s youngest signing at 17. […]

Jul 17, 2026
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The 2026 World Cup winners will receive championship rings for the first time

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings in addition to their medals. Organisers announced a numbered collection of 2,026 rings before the final between Argentina and Spain. Thirty rings are reserved for the winning team. Another 1,996 pieces will be sold as officially licensed fan products. The numbers refer to the […]

Jul 17, 2026
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Craig Gordon ends his playing career after more than two decades

Craig Gordon has ended his playing career after more than two decades as a senior goalkeeper. The Scottish FA marked the decision with a public message of thanks. Gordon leaves the game after representing Scotland across several generations and after returning from injuries that could have ended his career much earlier. His career included long […]

Jul 17, 2026
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Dominik Szoboszlai agrees terms on a new Liverpool contract

Dominik Szoboszlai has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Liverpool. The agreement emerged on July 16. Liverpool had not announced a signed contract by July 17. The Hungary captain still had two years left on his existing deal. He joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for 60 million pounds in 2023. A new […]

Jul 17, 2026