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FC Cincinnati forward out for 6-8 weeks after getting punched in face by professional boxer

A wild story is coming out of Major League Soccer involving FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza. The 27-year-old is expected to miss over a month due to jaw surgery following a fight at a bar.

According to Tom Bogert and Pablo Maurer of The Athletic, Boupendza got into a scrap outside of a bar early Monday night with professional boxer Quashawn Toler.

Legendary USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara says she will retire at end of 2024 season

The United States women’s national team will say goodbye to another star as defender Kelley O’Hara announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2024 NWSL season.

O’Hara goes down as one of the best fullbacks in USWNT history as her 14-year career with the national team saw her win two World Cups and a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.

Messi pitch invaders might want to rethink after his bodyguard’s latest training video

Lionel Messi’s famous bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has been a busy man this season. Statistics aren’t recorded for bodyguards, but if they were Chueko would have as many tackles as a linebacker in the NFL.

Barcelona, Atlético and Borussia Dortmund — USMNT's Johnny raises interest from top European clubs

We could see Johnny play in the Champions League next season. And not with Real Betis.

USMNT's Johnny Cardoso has been in incredible club form since signing for LaLiga’s Real Betis last winter, making himself an undisputed starter for the Spanish club since his arrival in January and quickly becoming a fan-favorite in Sevilla.

Masterclass in Mexico — Columbus Crew thump Monterrey 3-1 to advance to Champions Cup final

Goals from Aidan Morris and Diego Rossi on either side of halftime led the Columbus Crew to a 3-1 victory over Monterrey on Wednesday in Guadalupe, Mexico, giving the Crew a 5-2 aggregate win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.

Columbus, the reigning MLS Cup champion, opened the semifinal series with a 2-1 home victory on April 24.

The Crew advance to oppose another Mexican team, Pachuca, in the final on June 2. Pachuca beat Liga MX rival Club America 2-1 on Tuesday to cap a 3-2 semifinal victory.

Sergiño Dest confirms he'll need surgery after tearing ACL and will miss Copa América

United States' Sergino Dest will miss the Copa America after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), with the defender confirming he will undergo surgery soon.

Dest, who has spent this season on loan at PSV Eindhoven from Barcelona, suffered the injury late last month while training with the Dutch club.

"Unfortunately I've torn my ACL, I will have an operation soon and will try to come back as soon as possible to my top level. It will be a difficult time for me," Dest said in a video posted on social media.

Carli Lloyd announces she’s pregnant: Here’s her story and expected due date

United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd is having a baby.

The 41-year-old soccer icon turned Fox Soccer analyst shared the exciting news via Instagram on Wednesday. Lloyd is married to her high school sweetheart Brian Hollins with the two being together for 24 years. The two are having their first child.

USA and Mexico withdraw bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup — here’s why that’s a good thing

Soccer fans in the United States received news on Monday that the U.S. and Mexico’s joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup was withdrawn. The answer to the question of when will USA host Womens World Cup could be in 2031.

While the U.S. and Mexico have pulled out of trying to host the 2027 edition, the two federations are turning their focus toward 2031.

When will USA host Womens World Cup?

El Tri’s 'Chucky' Lozano with ‘verbal agreement’ to sign with San Diego FC

Hirving Lozano could be SDFC’s first big signing.

'Chucky' Lozano San Diego FC rumor

According to multiple reports, Mexican national team player Hirving Lozano is in advanced talks to sign with new MLS expansion team San Diego FC for their inaugural 2025 MLS Season.

The club would be paying Lozano's current team PSV Eindhoven around $12 million to acquire the forward in the next transfer window. ‘Chucky’ would become SDFC’s first designated player.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy minority stake in Liga MX side Necaxa

Actors and Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have purchased a minority stake in the Liga MX side Club Necaxa, Variety and Sportico reported Monday.

The pair join celebrity minority owners actress Eva Longoria, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, model Kate Upton and NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Longoria was instrumental in bringing Reynolds and McElhenney on board, according to the Variety report.

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