Christian Eriksen, whose heart stopped during Euro 2020, named to Denmark’s national team

It's a big step toward a "dream" of playing in Qatar's World Cup that seemed improbable last summer.

By Cindy BorenMarch 15, 2022

D.C. United can’t warm its supporters’ hearts in 2-0 loss to Chicago Fire at frosty Audi Field

Chicago got a goal in each half as United struggled to finish.

By Steven GoffMarch 12, 2022

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea football owner, sanctioned by U.K. in push to punish Russian oligarchs

"Oligarchs and kleptocrats have no place in our economy or society," British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said. "With their close links to Putin they are complicit in his aggression."

By Karla Adam and Cindy BorenMarch 10, 2022

MLS is ‘bullish’ on Las Vegas for expansion; D.C. United trades Júnior Moreno’s rights

Also, United gets Ola Kamara back and unveils its new jersey sponsor.

By Steven GoffMarch 10, 2022

Owners of Mexican soccer team banned for five years, must sell team after brawl

Querétaro’s owners and fans were punished by Mexican soccer officials following a brawl this past weekend.

By Cindy BorenMarch 8, 2022

Chelsea’s oligarch owner is selling. Will scrutiny of other Premier League owners follow?

Whether it’s the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund that owns Newcastle or the private equity company, run by members of the UAE’s royal family, that owns Manchester City, the story's the same: No matter where your money comes from, if you spend and win, you become beloved.

By Amos BarshadMarch 8, 2022

At least 26 fans injured during brawl at Mexican soccer match

Liga MX matches were postponed Sunday after violence spilled onto the pitch Saturday night in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico.

By Cindy BorenMarch 6, 2022

Down a man, D.C. United pulls out a win with a late penalty kick

With his team down a man, Ola Kamara scores on a penalty kick eight minutes into stoppage time, and D.C. United beats FC Cincinnati, 1-0.

By Steven GoffMarch 5, 2022

Sports organizations are benching Russian teams over the invasion of Ukraine

A number of organizations have sidelined athletes and their teams and moved scheduled events out of Russia.

By Andrew GoldenMarch 3, 2022

Proposed USWNT match at Audi Field falls through; game goes to Columbus

The top-ranked Americans will face Uzbekistan in April friendlies.

By Steven GoffMarch 3, 2022

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich says he will sell English soccer team Chelsea

Abramovich said in a statement that he would sell the storied London team “in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.”

By Steven GoffMarch 2, 2022

Washington Spirit to join European powers for women’s tournament in Portland, Ore.

Chelsea is also slated to compete in the Women's International Champions Cup this summer in Oregon.

By Steven GoffMarch 1, 2022

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian squads from soccer competitions

Decision sidelines men's national team from World Cup qualifying and women's team from European Championship.

By Steven Goff,  Cindy Boren and Andrew GoldenFebruary 28, 2022

FIFA condemns Ukraine invasion, announces penalties against Russia

FIFA's measures include making Russia play home games in neutral venues and no Russian flags or its anthem at matches.

By Andrew Golden and Cindy BorenFebruary 27, 2022

Eight months after his heart stopped, Christian Eriksen returns to the pitch

Danish star Christian Eriksen is playing for Brentford in the Premier League and hopes to play for his national team in the World Cup this fall.

By Cindy BorenFebruary 27, 2022

Luck is on D.C. United’s side in season-opening win over Charlotte

Michael Estrada netted twice in his MLS debut and Ola Kamara also scored against the expansion team.

By Steven GoffFebruary 26, 2022

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich gives up control of his team amid Russian invasion

The Russian businessman who has owned the team since 2003 didn’t indicate that he planned to sell the team.

By Andrew GoldenFebruary 26, 2022

From vodka to soccer, campaigns to boycott Russia build momentum

A Canadian liquor board removed Russian vodka from shelves, while Poland's national soccer team refused to play a match in Russia.

By Adela SulimanFebruary 26, 2022

Rehabbing Gio Reyna is hopeful he will be ready for USMNT’s World Cup qualifiers

Young attacker says he’ll 'make sure I’m there' for matches against Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica in late March.

By Steven GoffFebruary 25, 2022

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris as sports world grapples with conflict

UEFA will hold the Champions League final in Paris instead of St. Petersburg, and Formula One said it would not hold the Russian Grand Prix “in the current circumstances.”

By Cindy BorenFebruary 25, 2022