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July 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Teen speaks out after making professional sports history

Philadelphia Union player Cavan Sullivan, who is 14 years, 293 days old, made his debut Wednesday night.
July 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan (6) warms up during the second half against the New England Revolution at Subaru Park, July 17, 2024, in Philadelphia.
July 18, 2024 at 1:14 PM

14-year-old makes history during Major League Soccer debut

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to ever make a regular season debut in any of the top North American teams when he took the pitch during the Philadelphia Union-New England Revolution game.
July 18, 2024 at 1:14 PM
VIDEO: 14-year-old makes history during Major League Soccer debut
July 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's Copa América win alongside his family

Lionel Messi celebrated Argenina's Copa América win alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons.
July 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Lionel Messi appears with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons following Argentina's Copa America win in a photo posted on Roccuzzo's Instagram account.
July 15, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Copa America final faces overcrowding and late start

Fans without tickets forcibly entered Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to watch Argentina play Colombia at a game that also started 30 minutes late.
July 15, 2024 at 3:25 PM
VIDEO: Copa America final faces overcrowding and late start
July 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Shakira performs at Copa America final

The star was on hand to cheer on Colombia as they played Argentina in the highly anticipated soccer match.
July 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Shakira performs at Copa America final
July 15, 2024 at 12:47 PM

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crises

Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup victory sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebra...
July 15, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Fans of Argentina celebrate at the Obelisk after their team defeated Colombia at the Copa America final soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
July 15, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen

Lionel Messi’s night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night
July 15, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Argentina's Lionel Messi grimaces in pain during the Copa America final soccer match against Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
July 15, 2024 at 4:37 AM

Defending champion Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury

Defending champion Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury
July 15, 2024 at 4:37 AM
July 14, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Spain beats England 2-1 to win record fourth European Championship title

Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on
July 14, 2024 at 11:58 PM
England's Jude Bellingham walks past the trophy after the final match between Spain and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, July 14, 2024. Spain won 2-1. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
July 11, 2024 at 10:07 AM

Brawl breaks out between players and fans after Colombia-Uruguay soccer match

After a heated match on the pitch, emotions spilled over into the stands Wednesday night at the Colombia/Uruguay Copa America semi-final match in Charlotte.
July 11, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Players of Uruguay fight with players of Colombia during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium on July 10, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
July 10, 2024 at 11:56 PM

US men's national soccer coach Gregg Berhalter fired

U.S. men's national soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter has been fired, officials said.
July 10, 2024 at 11:56 PM
United States Soccer head coach Gregg Berhalter looks on before the game between the United States and Bolivia in a 2024 Copa America match, June 23, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
July 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal score big goals

The two superstars scored goals in their respective semifinal games. A throwback photo of them in 2007 shows 7-month-old Yamal with Messi to help raise money for UNICEF.
July 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal score big goals
1 month ago

Team USA women's soccer stars share outlook, rituals and more ahead of Paris Olympics

Three Team USA women's soccer players shared their favorite pump-up music, pre- and post-game rituals, and more with "Good Morning America."
1 month ago
Emily Sonnett #14 of the USWNT talks to her teammates before a training session at the practice fields on July 29, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
1 month ago

Soccer fans rejoice as Copa America tournament kicks off in Atlanta

ESPN's Sebastian Salazar recaps last night's game, Argentina vs. Canada, and what to expect from Team USA's first match on Sunday when they face Bolivia in the football tournament.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Soccer fans rejoice as Copa America tournament kicks off in Atlanta
2 months ago

US amputee soccer gaining speed

ABC News' Danny New explains why, after 40 years, the sport is finally taking off around the world.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  US amputee soccer gaining speed
3 months ago

14-year-old soccer player signs MLS deal

Cavan Sullivan could become the youngest player ever to make a regular season debut across all top American sports leagues. The soccer phenom signed with the Philadelphia Union.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 14-year-old soccer player signs MLS deal
4 months ago

US national women’s soccer league kicks off new season

The U.S. Women’s Soccer League’s new season begins on Saturday as the Kansas City Current take on the Portland Thorns in their first match at the new CPKC Stadium.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US national women’s soccer league kicks off new season
4 months ago

Pro soccer player Josh Cavallo engaged to boyfriend: 'Mr & Mr Coming soon'

The athlete announced the news on his Instagram.
4 months ago
Adelaide United A-League soccer player Joshua Cavallo, Oct. 3, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia.
5 months ago

Nike, National Women's Soccer League create new team kits

All 14 clubs in the National Women's Soccer League will receive new kits this season that feature designs highlighting each club's unique identity.
5 months ago
Nike and the National Women's Soccer League launch new team kits for the first time ever.
6 months ago

Messi a no-show in Hong Kong; outrage ensues after Inter Miami star doesn't play

Fans jeered and chanted for a “refund” during Inter Miami's friendly match in Hong Kong as superstar Lionel Messi remained on the sidelines for the entire game.
6 months ago
Fans react during the friendly soccer match between Hong Kong Team and US Inter Miami CF at the Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong, Feb. 4, 2024.
6 months ago

FIFA announces 2026 World Cup details, including host stadium for final

New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
6 months ago
A general exterior view of the MetLife Stadium the home of NFL New York Giants and Jets during the pre season friendly between Arsenal and Manchester Untied at MetLife Stadium on July 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, N.J.
6 months ago

Hong Kong soccer fans demand refund after Lionel Messi didn't play

The fans are demanding refunds after superstar Lionel Messi did not play while nursing a strained hamstring.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Hong Kong soccer fans demand refund after Lionel Messi didn't play
6 months ago

Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says

Luis Rubiales may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup
6 months ago
Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Sept. 15, 2023.
7 months ago

Columbus Crew stars discuss winning MLS Cup

Columbus beat LAFC 2-1 to earn the organization's third title.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Columbus Crew stars discuss winning MLS Cup
8 months ago

Catching up with women’s soccer champions

Gotham FC forward Midge Purce and captain Ali Krieger discuss winning the NWSL championship.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Catching up with women’s soccer champions
8 months ago

US women’s soccer's Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger face off in final career game

Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger were longtime teammates on the U.S. Women’s National Team.
8 months ago
VIDEO: US women’s soccer's Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger face off in final career game
9 months ago

Lionel Messi honored

The soccer star was recognized overnight for winning a record eighth Ballon d'Or, being the first active MLS player to win the award.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Lionel Messi honored
9 months ago

Kiss controversy results in ban for Spanish soccer federation president

Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, has been suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the Women's World Cup in August.
9 months ago
Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Sept. 15, 2023.
9 months ago

Soccer star Julie Ertz talks retirement

Eva Pilgrim sits down with former U.S. Women's National Team member Julie Ertz to discuss her retirement from the sport.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Soccer star Julie Ertz talks retirement
9 months ago

US Women's Soccer champ Julie Ertz opens up about retirement, motherhood

U.S. Women's Soccer star Julie Ertz talks with Eva Pilgrim about her decision to retire from the sport and how the game has helped her on and off the field.
9 months ago
Julie Ertz of the United States smiles before the game against South Africa at TQL Stadium on Sept. 21, 2023 in Cincinnati.
10 months ago

13-year-old Da’Vian Kimbrough talks going pro

The soccer sensation became the youngest professional sports player in American history when he played with the Sacramento Republic soccer team.
10 months ago
VIDEO: 13-year-old Da’Vian Kimbrough talks going pro
10 months ago

What happened at Megan Rapinoe’s final USWNT game

Team USA scored a victory against South Africa in Rapinoe's final game.
10 months ago
Megan Rapinoe celebrates her team's second goal scored by USA's defender #14 Emily Sonnett (out of frame) during the women's international friendly football match between the USA and South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 24, 2023.
10 months ago

Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup kiss case

The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world.
10 months ago
Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales (R) arrives at Spain's National High Court on September 15, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.
10 months ago

Former president of Spanish Soccer Federation is in court on sexual assault charges

Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the World Cup.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Former president of Spanish Soccer Federation is in court on sexual assault charges
1 year ago

Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns

Luis Rubiales, who was suspended after kissing a player on the lips following his country's Women's World Cup win, resigned from Spain's soccer federation on Sunday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns
1 year ago

Luis Rubiales announces resignation as president of Spanish soccer federation

Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's soccer federation, announced his resignation on Sunday, following the kiss scandal.
1 year ago
The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Aug. 25, 2023.
1 year ago

Spain Women Soccer Coach Fired

Spanish women's national team soccer coach Jorge Vilda has been fired amid the non-consensual kiss controversy.
1 year ago
Jorge Vilda (R), Head Coach of Spain, is congratulated by Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales after the team's semi-final victory at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand, Aug. 15, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand.
1 year ago

Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues with public reactions and protests

Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.
1 year ago
Demonstrators gather in the center of Madrid for an anti-Rubiales protest and to support Spain player Jenni Hermoso, Aug. 28, 2023.
1 year ago

Gymnast shows she's a talented soccer player as well

We love this little superstar.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Gymnast shows she's a talented soccer player as well
1 year ago

Spain soccer chief suspended

Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales has been suspended for 90 days by FIFA over the kiss that star player Jenni Hermoso says was not consensual.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Spain soccer chief suspended
1 year ago

President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign

Luis Rubiales has refused to resign after planting an unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s World Cup celebration.
1 year ago
VIDEO: President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign
1 year ago

Spain soccer official refuses to quit over kiss

Jennifer Hermoso said she did not consent to kissing Luis Rubiales during the team's celebrations.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Spain soccer official refuses to quit over kiss
1 year ago

Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales

Spanish soccer players say they won’t play matches for country until Rubiales is removed.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales
1 year ago

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal

President of Spain's football association, Luis Rubiales, will not resign following FIFA's disciplinary investigation of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final.
1 year ago
Spain's defender #20 Rocio Galvez is congratuled by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) next to Spain's Jennifer Hermoso #10 after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug. 20, 2023.
1 year ago

Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup

Spanish soccer player Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following Spain's win against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
1 year ago
Spain's Olga Carmona celebrates after the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Aug. 20, 2023.
1 year ago

Chance for soccer star Messi's first trophy in US

Excitement is building as Inter Miami heads to the Leagues Cup final against Nashville.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Chance for soccer star Messi's first trophy in US
1 year ago

‘Messi Mania’ takes over Miami

Lionel Messi has only been playing with Inter Miami CF for five weeks but his presence has already had a big impact on ticket sales and the landscape of professional soccer in the United States.
1 year ago
VIDEO: ‘Messi Mania’ takes over Miami
1 year ago

Megan Rapinoe shares emotional post following US Women's World Cup exit

Megan Rapinoe is saying goodbye to the U.S. Women's National Team.
1 year ago
Megan Rapinoe of USA and OL Reign during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Winner Group G and Runner Up Group E at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Aug. 6, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.
1 year ago

Team Jamaica reaches the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup

ABC’s Maggie Rulli sits down with the history-making Reggae Girlz after Jamaica becomes the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Team Jamaica reaches the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup
1 year ago

Team USA eliminated from the Women’s World Cup

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli discusses Team USA’s loss to Sweden in the Women’s World Cup.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Team USA eliminated from the Women’s World Cup