Soccer

United States' Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
July 02, 2019 - 8:00 pm

Morgan scores and Naeher saves in 2-1 victory over England

LYON, France (AP) — With Alex Morgan's cheeky tea-sipping celebration and a postgame mobbing of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, the United States has moved a step closer to successfully defending its latest Women's World Cup title. Morgan scored the go-ahead goal and Naeher preserved the 2-1 semifinal...
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June 29, 2019 - 2:29 pm

Megan Rapinoe is being, well, Megan Rapinoe at the World Cup

PARIS (AP) — With a colorful vocabulary and manner to match her pinkish-purple hair, Megan Rapinoe stands out simply by being Megan Rapinoe. She celebrated her two goals in the quarterfinal match against France at the Women's World Cup by raising both arms in victory, reminiscent of Russell Crowe...
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Referee Melissa Borjas, center, consults with VAR after awarding a penalty to the Dutch team during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, France, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Lieke Martens scored from the spot and the Netherlands won the match 2-1. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
June 26, 2019 - 5:40 pm

Video review creates drama at Women's World Cup

PARIS (AP) — Video review has created confusion and brought questions at the Women's World Cup. The Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, was integrated into the men's World Cup in Russia last year, leading to calls for it to also be used for the women's tournament in France. But it certainly hasn't...
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The Clubhouse with Kyle Bailey
June 25, 2019 - 5:07 pm

David Scott: Going To The AAC Would Be A Big Step For UNC- Charlotte That They May Not Be Ready For...

The Charlotte Observer beat reporter for the Charlotte 49ers joined the show to discuss the possibility of the 49ers moving to the AAC, and if Charlotte could support an MLS team...
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Jamaica forward Shamar Nicholson (11) celebrates his goal during the second half of the team's international friendly soccer match against the United States, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Washington. Jamaica won 1-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
June 05, 2019 - 9:26 pm

Jamaica beats US 1-0, 2nd home loss vs Caribbean since '69

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamaica dealt the U.S. just its second home defeat to a Caribbean nation in a half-century, beating the Americans 1-0 in an exhibition on Wednesday night that made coach Gregg Berhalter's new-look team appear far from prepared for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Shamar Nicholson took...
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Chelsea's Olivier Giroud, second left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League Final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Olympic stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
May 29, 2019 - 7:50 pm

Hazard scores 2 as Chelsea beats Arsenal 4-1 in EL final

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — For Eden Hazard, it was the perfect goodbye. For Petr Cech, it was a painful way to retire. Hazard scored twice past his former teammate as Chelsea sliced through Arsenal in the second half of the Europa League final on Wednesday, netting four times in the space of 23...
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FILE - In this July 5, 2015, file photo, United States goalkeeper Hope Solo hoists the trophy as she and her teammates celebrate defeating Japan to win the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Solo was in goal four years ago in Canada when the United States won soccer’s most prestigious tournament. She has no regrets about her acrimonious breakup with the team, which will seek to defend its title at the Women’s World Cup in France. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
May 17, 2019 - 3:25 pm

Hope Solo: Moving on after both success and controversy

Hope Solo has moved on. She was in goal four years ago when the United States won the Women's World Cup in Canada. She will be a spectator when the team seeks to defend its title starting June 7 in France. Solo was dismissed following the 2016 Olympics in Brazil after calling the Swedish team "...
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Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, during overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
April 13, 2019 - 7:47 pm

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A rat falling out of the arena hallway ceiling during the Carolina Hurricanes' warmup game of soccer was just a precursor to a wacky afternoon of playoff hockey. Long after the dead rodent was removed, Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Washington Capitals included a questionable...
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(AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
March 08, 2019 - 12:00 pm

Women’s national soccer team players sue for equal pay

ASSOCIATED PRESS--- Players for the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit seeking pay that is equitable to that of their male counterparts. The action comes just three months before the team will defend its title at the Women's World Cup in France. The...
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July 20, 2018 - 4:33 pm

Coca Cola Dog House International Champions Cup

Just across from the stadium at the corner of West Morehead and Mint Streets is the Coca-Cola Dog House, the best place to tailgate in Charlotte! Join us for the Liverpool vs. Borussia Dortmund International Champions Cup on July 22! The Dog House opens at 10 a.m. and will stay open throughout the...
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