San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night.

Ali Gerba scored in the 75th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the opening game of the Gold Cup on Friday night.

Next week's first-leg match in the finals of the Copa Libertadores will go ahead in Argentina despite a swine flu outbreak that is blamed in the deaths of at least 44 people in the country.

Midfielder Jermaine Jones could join the U.S. national team later this year, possibly with defender Edgar Castillo.

UEFA President Michel Platini has again spoken out against the escalation of transfer fees after admitting he is "embarrassed" by Cristiano Ronaldo's $131 million move to Real Madrid.

David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan.

Jozy Altidore was among seven players added to the United States' Gold Cup roster, a change allowed by CONCACAF for any team also playing in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Forward Jozy Altidore, backup goalkeeper Brad Guzan and midfielder Ricardo Clark were among seven players added to the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

European soccer authorities have approved new guidelines for referees to act against racism in stadiums. The governing body also says games could be called off because of offensive chants.

A former captain of Romania's national soccer team said he was an informer for the country's secret police during the regime of the late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

With fans boisterously embracing the potential rivalry, Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders beat the Portland Timbers of the USL's First Division 2-1 on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground.

For the first time since August 2007, Brazil has returned to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's rankings after winning the Confederations Cup, knocking European champions Spain (2nd, down 1) from the top spot.

Brazil has ended Spain's one-year reign as the world's top soccer team and the United States moved up two spots to No. 12.

Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United has been completed.

Ali Gerba scored twice in Canada's 3-0 victory over Guatemala on Tuesday in a warmup game before the Gold Cup.

Kenny Bundy's goal in the first half lifted the Wilmington Hammerheads past the Chicago Fire 1-0 Tuesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

The Harrisburg City Islanders came from behind to upset the New England Revolution 2-1 in overtime in a third-round match Tuesday night in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

The Dream Team is still dominating.

Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko has been handed the chance to return to his homeland by Dynamo Kyiv.

With the crowd chanting his name, Kaka received a roaring welcome Tuesday when he was introduced at his new home of Real Madrid before at least 50,000 fans.

Chelsea have appealed against the bans UEFA imposed on Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa for their behavior during last month's Champions League semifinal second leg clash against Barcelona.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave Confederations Cup organizers an encouraging grade of 7.5 out of 10 on Monday while stressing work remains on transportation and housing for next year's World Cup.

There is no shame in the U.S. men finishing second at the Confederations Cup.

Luis Fabiano scored twice and Lucio added the match-winner in the 84th, helping Brazil overcome a two-goal halftime deficit to edge the United States, 3-2, in the FIFA Confederations Cup final Sunday.

Landon Donovan plopped down on the grass at Ellis Park, a bulky blue coat shielding him from the 39-degree temperatures, as he and the United States contemplated a 3-2 loss to Brazil on Sunday.

Mexican club Santos Laguna reached the SuperLiga semifinals after beating the Kansas City Wizards 3-1 Sunday.

The first World Cup to be staged in Africa looks likely to have a familiar winner.

For 45 minutes, it was no contest. American goalkeeper Tim Howard was outplaying Brazil's Julio Cesar, considered by many among the world's best goalies.

Next year's World Cup just got a little more interesting.

Benny Feilhaber was in the United States' starting lineup in place of key midfielder Michael Bradley, who was suspended for Sunday's Confederations Cup final against Brazil after drawing a red card in the final minutes of the Americans' semifinal upset of Spain.

Xabi Alonso scored on a free kick in extra time Sunday to give Spain a 3-2 win over South Africa and third place at the Confederations Cup.

Atiba Harris scored in the 88th minute to give Chivas USA a 1-1 draw against San Luis on Saturday night before both teams were eliminated from the SuperLiga tournament.

Clint Mathis had a goal and an assist, and Real Salt Lake beat Toronto FC 3-0 on Saturday night for its first home victory in more than two months.

Armando Pulido scored two goals to withstand a late penalty kick from Cuauhtemoc Blanco, and Tigres UANL beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 in the final match of SuperLiga group play Saturday night.

Chad Marshall scored late in the first half, William Hesmer needed to make only one save in his first match in more than two months, and the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Saturday night in a rematch of the 2008 MLS Cup final.

The United States will try to put an exclamation point on its stunning upset of No. 1 Spain when it plays Brazil in the FIFA Confederations Cup final Sunday.

Landon Donovan remembers the first time he played the Brazilians, when his under-23 team trudged off the field, victims of a 7-0 thrashing.

If the underdog U.S. men's team is going to win its first FIFA final by stunning another powerhouse, the Americans know they'll need some tough defense to go with the energy they're suddenly showing.

Being in Africa is an entirely new experience for most soccer players. For United States teammates Oguchi Onyewu and Freddy Adu, the continent is a second home.

The former women's soccer coach at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., is facing additional sex abuse charges after two more girls came forward claiming inappropriate behavior.

D.C. United will not exercise their option on Louis Crayton's contract, ending the goalkeeper's one-year stint with the team.

The United States gets another chance at Brazil. And this time, there's a nice, shiny trophy at stake.

FIFA has asked Iran's soccer federation to respond to reports that players have been punished for supporting the political opposition.

Freddy Adu, who has yet to appear in the FIFA Confederations Cup, headlines the United States' Gold Cup roster, which was released by coach Bob Bradley on Thursday.

Forward Brian Ching and defender Steve Cherundolo are back from injuries and on the U.S. roster for next month's CONCACAF Gold Cup, joined primarily by national team backups.

Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from Valencia.

Omar Cummings scored the tying goal in the 84th minute and the Colorado Rapids extended their franchise-record unbeaten streak to eight with a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas on Wednesday night.

New England defender Darrius Barnes deflected Hercules Gomez's shot past goalkeeper Matt Reis in the 85th minute for an own goal to give the Kansas City Wizards a 1-1 tie with the Revolution in a Superliga tournament game Wednesday.