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Former Canada coach John Herdman receives admonishment following disciplinary hearing

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Former Canada soccer coach John Herdman has received a written admonishment following a disciplinary committee hearing that was triggered by a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.

Hatch scores twice as Spirit defeat Bay 2-0; Dash and Gotham play to scoreless draw

Ashley Hatch scored two first-half goals and the Washington Spirit beat Bay FC 2-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday night. The Houston Dash and Gotham FC played to a scoreless draw in Friday’s other game.
Disciplinary hearing results in admonishment for former Canada coach John Herdman

Disciplinary hearing results in admonishment for former Canada coach John Herdman

A disciplinary committee hearing into John Herdman, triggered by the Olympic drone-spying scandal, has concluded with the former Canada coach receiving a written admonishment.

Mexican club Leon urges FIFA to reconsider axing it from the Club World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Leon captain James Rodriguez and coach Eduardo Berizzo urged FIFA on Friday to reconsider booting the Mexican team from the Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich threatens Canadian soccer federation with legal action over Davies' injury

Bayern Munich threatens Canadian soccer federation with legal action over Davies' injury

MUNICH (AP-CP) — Bayern Munich is considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury in a match of little importance.

Strasbourg moves above Lyon in Ligue 1 after scoring four times in second half

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Liam Rosenior’s Strasbourg put on a superb second-half performance to demolish Lyon 4-2 and leapfrog its rival into fifth place in Ligue 1 on Friday.
Leverkusen beats Bochum to keep up pursuit of Bundesliga leader Bayern

Leverkusen beats Bochum to keep up pursuit of Bundesliga leader Bayern

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen beat Bochum 3-1 and narrowed the gap to leader Bayern Munich to three points on Friday.
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser rates Whitecaps as the best Vancouver team he has seen

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser rates Whitecaps as the best Vancouver team he has seen

TORONTO — Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser doesn't hesitate when asked about the Vancouver Whitecaps, who visit BMO Field on Saturday. "The best Vancouver team, I think, I've seen," said Fraser. "The age profile of their team is really good.
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team.
Canada calls in forward Nyah Rose as injury replacement for Evelyne Viens

Canada calls in forward Nyah Rose as injury replacement for Evelyne Viens

Nyah Rose has replaced injured forward Evelyne Viens on Canada's roster for a pair of international women's soccer friendlies against Argentina in B.C. Canada Soccer said Viens had suffered a "minor muscle injury: with her Italian club side AS Roma.