Hartland’s Madison Pogarch named to U.S. women’s U23 squad

Former Central Michigan and Michigan Jaguars player has appeared in three matches for the first-tier Portland Thorns this season and joins the U.S. for a three-game tour.

MLS awards expansion franchise to St. Louis for 2022 debut

Major League Soccer has awarded an expansion franchise to St. Louis, where a new downtown stadium will be built and the team will begin play in 2022.

Grapes of wrath: Detroit City FC blitzes Napa Valley 4-0 in Members Cup play

Former AFC Ann Arbor player Yazeed Matthews strikes twice as Le Rouge unleashes four-goal onslaught in an 11-minute span.

DCFC explores new attacking options amid loss of second-leading scorer Todd

Coach Trevor James has a couple of possibilities, shifting midfielders upfront or inserting speedy Ryan Peterson who played at Rutgers.

Deakin scores winner in Detroit City FC’s Members Cup opener

Sheffield United Academy product's goal lifts DCFC to 2-1 victory over Chattanooga FC before 6,752 fans at Keyworth Stadium Saturday.

Trevor James hits right pitch in first term as DCFC coach

Englishman with 30 years in game as coach and scout rides out first season that has already included 14-match unbeaten run and a league switch.

DCFC accepted into pro National Independent Soccer Association

If approved by U.S. Soccer, DCFC will begin play in spring 2020 in third-tier professional circuit.

Four decades later, Detroit Express chugs along in professional soccer lore

They had cheerleaders, a catchy theme song, international flair and razzmatazz in an era when soccer and disco balls went hand in hand.

DCFC falls to USL Championship Indy Eleven in Members Cup tune-up

Eugene Starikov scores lone goal in exhibition match played before 4,350 spectators.

Michigan’s Kate Markgraf will be GM of U.S. women’s national team

Former defender Kate Markgraf, who is from Bloomfield Hills and went to Detroit Country Day, has been named general manager of the U.S. women’s national team.

Sounders add Russell Wilson, Macklemore to ownership group

The Seahawks quarterback has been attempting to get into sports ownership.

Barcelona erupts in second half, blanks Napoli before 60,000 at Michigan Stadium

Barcelona did not miss its superstar Lionel Messi while dismantling SSC Napoli, 4-0, on Saturday in the LaLiga-Serie A Cup at Michigan Stadium.

Superstar Lionel Messi’s absence doesn’t detract from Big House’s soccer splendor

FC Barcelona fans filled Michigan Stadium Saturday for the LaLiga-Serie A Cup matchup with SSC Napoli.

DCFC making pitch to join National Independent Soccer Association

If successful, the third-tier league will help the internationally successful independent club realize its goal of becoming a full-time professional team.

Soccer at the Big House: Barcelona 4, Napoli 0

Fans pose with Barcelona trophies at Michigan Stadium

Fans pose with the Copa del Rey, La Liga and Champions League trophies, all won by FC Barcelona outside of Michigan Stadium on Saturday before the match against SSC Napoli.

Messi-less Barcelona brings international flair to Big House

While the Spanish giants will be without their leaders — and arguably the world's greatest player — the team still has star power with Griezmann, Suarez and Coutinho

Shawn Lawson’s hat trick lifts DCFC to exhibition win over Windsor

Le Rouge talisman's three goals comes in a 6-1 victory over League1 Ontario team.

Flint City Bucks win national crown before 7,198 fans

Ayuk Tambe's thunderbolt of a penalty kick in the 110th minute proved to be the difference as the Bucks prevailed 1-0 over Reading United AC in extra time.

Lionel Messi won’t play in Barcelona’s match at Michigan Stadium

Barcelona says Lionel Messi has strained his right calf and will not travel to the United States for two preseason games. including Saturday's match at Michigan Stadium.

Detroit’s chance for MLS franchise appears to be over

Detroit's chances for a Major League Soccer franchise appear to be down to slim and none, and slim just phoned for an Uber.

Lionel Messi suspended from Argentina for 3 months, but still likely to play at Big House next week

The soccer star was suspended from international matches with Argentina for three months because of accusations of corruption he made at the latest Copa América.

Flint getting a kick out of Bucks soccer team’s title run

The Bucks relocated to Atwood Stadium this season and vying for a fourth championship.

FIFA expands Women’s World Cup to 32 teams for 2023

The Women’s World Cup started with 12 teams in 1991, expanded to 16 in 1999 and 24 in 2015.

Jill Ellis steps down as U.S. women’s soccer team coach

Jill Ellis has been coach of the team since 2014, leading it to World Cup titles in 2015 and earlier this month.

NPSL Members Cup competition thanking its lucky stars for Michigan entry

When the Founders Cup, which included Detroit City FC, began to unravel due to an exodus to teams, Pontiac's Michigan Stars stepped up.

Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against soccer star Neymar

Brazilian model Najila Trindade accused the 27-year-old forward of raping her in a Paris hotel in May.

Lionel Messi expected to be with Barcelona for Ann Arbor visit Aug. 10

The Argentinian international will be joined by teammates Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Frenkie de Jong for the Spanish giant's encounter SSC Napoli on Aug. 10 at Michigan Stadium.

DCFC adds pair of friendlies with NISA’s Philadelphia Fury to fall slate

Le Rouge will play the National Independent Soccer Association club in a home-and-home series, facing the Fury on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Keyworth Stadium.

DCFC to take part in rebranded NPSL Members Cup, starts play Aug. 17

Le Rouge will play five home matches in the reconfigured schedule, kicking off against Chattanooga FC at Keyworth Stadium.

‘Disappointing way to lose’: DCFC falls to Cleveland SC on penalty kicks

Detroit City FC lost to Cleveland SC on penalty kicks, 3-2, in the NPSL Midwest Region final at Keyworth Stadium before 4,568 spectators.

DCFC blanks Minneapolis in regional semifinal, advances to final

Le Rouge will play Cleveland SC on Sunday at 1 p.m. with a chance at advancing to the NPSL national finals.

Motor City FC’s title bid ends in shootout loss in national semifinals

Women's team falls 4-2 in penalty kick shoot after WPSL semifinal match ends in 1-1 stalemate Friday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

NPSL Midwest Region final: Cleveland SC 2, Detroit City FC 2 (PKs 3-2)

NPSL Midwest Region semifinals: Detroit City FC 2, Minneapolis City SC 0

Motor City FC mixes elite talent with blue-collar ethos during championship run

Motor City FC barreled through the Women’s Premier Soccer League Ohio Valley Conference by going 9-0-1 while outscoring opponents 50-3.

Captain Dave Edwardson keeps Detroit City FC within a shout of NPSL supremacy

Midfielder Dave Edwardson has seen all of 34 minutes of action in Detroit City FC’s regular-season run.

Rochester defeats AFC Ann Arbor on PKs in NPSL Midwest quarterfinal, advances to semis

The playoff match was continued Thursday at a neutral site in Erie, Pa., after play was halted Tuesday in Ann Arbor due to bad weather.

Soccer star Sala exposed to harmful carbon monoxide before plane crash

A single-engine Piper Malibu aircraft carrying soccer player Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson crashed in the Channel on Jan. 21.

James Vaughan on joining Detroit City FC

Former AFC Ann Arbor player talks about joining Detroit City FC ahead of team's Members Cup campaign, which kicks off Saturday, Aug. 17.