A former South American soccer official has been acquitted of corruption charges at a U.S. trial stemming from the FIFA bribery scandal, after two others were convicted last week.
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Vitaly Mutko steps down as head of World Cup organizing committee
Vitaly Mutko, a top Russian official who has been dogged by allegations of involvement in the Russian doping program, says he will step down as head of the organizing committee of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Read MoreLiverpool breaks world defensive record fee with signing of Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool is breaking the world transfer record for a defender by signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in a $100 million move.
Read MoreCanada Soccer Hall of Fame unveils eligible modern players, new rules
Striker Tomasz Radzinski and defender Candace Chapman lead the list of players eligible for Canada Soccer Hall of Fame consideration in 2018. The Canadian Soccer Association also has released its new framework for Hall of Fame eligibility and entry.
Read MoreDecorated women’s coach John Herdman takes over Canadian men’s soccer program
John Herdman, who led Canada’s women’s soccer team to back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, is taking over the Canadian men’s program.
Read MoreChristine Sinclair clarifies response to Herdman’s move
Canadian captain Christine Sinclair clarified her response to John Herdman leaving the women’s national soccer team for the men’s squad in a tweet on Tuesday night.
Read MoreHuitema’s brace propels Canada past Costa Rica at U-20 tournament
Jordyn Huitema scored twice in the second half as Canada opened the CONCACAF women’s under-20 championship with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Thursday.
Read MoreImpact, TFC forgo 1st-round picks in MLS SuperDraft
The Montreal Impact and Toronto FC opted to forgo their first-round picks at the MLS SuperDraft on Friday, trading them away for money to finance other player acquisitions.
Read MoreWhitecaps, TFC, Impact wrap up MLS SuperDraft selections
The Montreal Impact made Ken Krolicki their only pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, taking the Michigan State midfielder in the third round Sunday.
Read More‘It’s a dream come true’: Impact sign French veteran Zakaria Diallo
French defender Zakaria Diallo has signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Impact. The six-foot-four centreback joined Montreal from Stade Brestois in France’s Ligue-2.
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