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Sam Kerr Returns to Matildas Camp in Perth, Joins Training Ahead of Friendlies

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PERTH, Australia — Matildas captain Sam Kerr made a surprise but welcomed return to national team training in Perth on Monday, stepping onto the pitch with her teammates as her rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament injury continues. Kerr, 31, tore her ACL during a January 2024 training camp with Chelsea and subsequently underwent…

Maignan and Leão Commit to AC Milan as Allegri Sets Sights on Revival

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MILAN, Italy (AP) — AC Milan’s incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that captain and goalie Mike Maignan along with star forward Rafael Leão will remain at the club, dismissing speculation of summer exits as part of a strategic push to reclaim Serie A and Champions League prominence. Maignan, 29, had drawn significant transfer interest from…

Mexico Beats USMNT 2–1 to Claim 10th Gold Cup Title

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Mexico clinched their 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title, edging the U.S. 2–1 in a charged final at Houston's NRG Stadium on July 6, 2025 A sold-out crowd of 70,925 cheered on a dominant El Tri performance that featured controlled build-up play (60% possession, 16 shots, 12 corners) The U.S. struck early when defender…

New OFC Professional League a Regional Game-Changer

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MIAMI (AP) — FIFA World Cup winner Christian Karembeu, now technical director at Olympiacos, has voiced strong support for the upcoming OFC Professional League, describing it as “a revolution for our region” and a pivotal step in closing the gap between Oceania and the global football elite. Karembeu, born in New Caledonia and celebrated…

All Whites to Face Socceroos in Soccer Ashes Series at Home and Away

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Historic trans-Tasman clash returns in September as New Zealand’s All Whites gear up for two-leg series, reigniting century-old rivalry. AUCKLAND & CANBERRA (AP) — The long-established Soccer Ashes rivalry between New Zealand’s All Whites and Australia’s Socceroos is set to resume this September, with a two-match series scheduled in Canberra on Sept. 5 and in Auckland on…

All Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Spots Confirmed in Chatham & Kate Sheppard Cups

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The next stages of the Delivereasy Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup are set as all qualifying teams have been confirmed following last weekend’s decisive matches. In the Kate Sheppard Cup quarter-finals (which also serve as semi-finals for the Kelly Cup), Wellington Phoenix secured a 4–1 away win over…

Tahitian Defence Stifles PNG, Setting Stage for Thrilling Group A Finale

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LAUTOKA, Fiji (AP) — In a tactical showdown at Churchill Park, Tahiti’s steely defence frustrated the reigning champions Papua New Guinea, securing a 1–1 draw and keeping the sprint for Group A qualification wide open ahead of the final matchday of the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Papua New Guinea took an early lead in…

Brisbane Roar Adds Veteran Shot-Stopper Dean Bouzanis to Roster

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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brisbane Roar have bolstered their goalkeeper department with the signing of experienced custodian Dean Bouzanis, who returns home after a stint in England to join on a one-year contract, with an option for 2026–27. Bouzanis, 34, completes the Roar’s quintet of offseason signings, following the arrivals of forward Michael Ruhs, Bosnian…

Phoenix Academy Youth Teams Secure Two Trophies in Outstanding Week

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Wellington Phoenix’s academy celebrated a landmark week after both its women’s reserves and U‑15 boys’ teams clinched trophies in separate competitions. The Phoenix women’s reserves defeated Waterside Karori 4–1 in a combined Kate Sheppard and Kelly Cup quarterfinal—also serving as the final for the Kelly Cup—at Wakefield Park. Isla Cleall‑Harding…

Auckland FC Bolsters Goalkeeper Ranks with Scott Morris Signing

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Auckland, New Zealand – In a strategic move ahead of the 2025–26 season, A‑League Men club Auckland FC has secured U‑23 goalkeeper Scott Morris on a free transfer from Stoke City, the club’s latest addition to a rapidly growing roster. Morris, 24, who has featured prominently in Stoke City’s youth setup and earned caps with New…

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Sam Kerr Returns to Matildas Camp in Perth, Joins Training Ahead of Friendlies

Maignan and Leão Commit to AC Milan as Allegri Sets Sights on Revival

Mexico Beats USMNT 2–1 to Claim 10th Gold Cup Title

New OFC Professional League a Regional Game-Changer

All Whites to Face Socceroos in Soccer Ashes Series at Home and Away

All Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Spots Confirmed in Chatham & Kate Sheppard Cups

Tahitian Defence Stifles PNG, Setting Stage for Thrilling Group A Finale

Brisbane Roar Adds Veteran Shot-Stopper Dean Bouzanis to Roster

Phoenix Academy Youth Teams Secure Two Trophies in Outstanding Week

Auckland FC Bolsters Goalkeeper Ranks with Scott Morris Signing

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