Soccer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a second-half goal, Kristijan Kahlina had three saves and Charlotte FC beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday night to win their fourth game in a row.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Nigeria won its record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after fighting back from two goals down to beat host Morocco 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling final.

Arsenal signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres on Saturday, bringing an end to the Premier League club's years-long search for a prolific goal-scorer.

HOUSTON (AP) — The game between the LA Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo that had originally been scheduled for Friday night was postponed until September. The opening whistle, which had been set for 7:30 p.m.

India’s soccer federation has dispelled speculation Xavi Hernández had applied to coach its national team, saying the job application it apparently received from the former Barcelona player was bogus.

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England forward Lauren James has recovered from injury in time for the final of the Women’s European Championship against World Cup winner Spain on Sunday.

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — A title game between defending champion England and World Cup winner Spain is the Women’s European Championship final that many wanted. How they got to Basel on Sunday is a whole other story.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool will have a permanent memorial sculpture at its Anfield stadium to honor Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash earlier this month, the English club said Saturday.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — If the women's soccer players of Spain have gone from nobodies to title contenders in less than a decade, it hasn't come easy.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Anders Dreyer had a goal and an assist, Hirving Lozano added a goal and Pablo Sisniega had his first shutout since 2022 to help San Diego FC beat Nashville SC 2-0 on Friday night. Sisniega finished with four saves.