Monday's soccer: Detroit City FC’s new league unveils 11 franchises
Monday’s soccer: Detroit City FC’s new league unveils 11 franchisesDetroit City FC will be one of 11 teams in the National Premier Soccer League, competing for the inaugural Founders Cup.Soccer
Former DCFC coach Ben Pirmann lands assistant job with USL Memphis team
Former DCFC coach Pirmann lands assistant job with USL Memphis teamThe announcement comes only days after his resignation as head coach of Le Rouge where he compiled a 49-17-17 NPSL record.Sports
United captures MLS Cup for Atlanta’s first title since '95
United captures MLS Cup for Atlanta’s first title since ‘95Josef Martinez and Franco Escobar scored goals, Brad Guzan came up with a couple of clutch saves and Atlanta United gave the city its first title since 1995 with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup final Saturday night.Spartans
Michigan State crashes out of College Cup, loses 5-1 to Akron
Michigan State crashes out of College Cup in 5-1 loss to AkronThe Zips dominate as Spartans miss crucial chances in first appearances in college soccer's Final Four in 50 years.Soccer
Coach Ben Pirmann leaves Detroit City FC after six seasons
Coach Ben Pirmann leaves Detroit City FC after six seasonsBen Pirmann has resigned after six years as head coach of Detroit City Football Club.Spartans
NCAA soccer: MSU heads west, two wins from national title
NCAA soccer: MSU gets rematch with Akron for shot at the titleThe program’s last NCAA championship came in 1968. To reach the title game, Michigan State will have to get by Akron (14-6-2) on Friday (8 p.m./ESPNU).Soccer
Detroit City FC to go pro in 2019
Detroit City FC to go pro in 2019The club will join an 11-team coast to coast circuit under the National Premier Soccer League umbrella, which will kick off with a cup competition at the end of the 2019 regular season.Spartans
Soccer: Michigan State scores two late goals, reaches national semifinal
Soccer: Two late goals propel MSU to national semifinalHowever, two late goals from senior forward Ryan Sierakowski gave the Spartans a much-needed boost, sending MSU to its first College Cup Semifinals under head coach Damon Rensing with a 2-1 victory over James Madison.Spartans
Giuseppe Barone, MSU soccer go from 'bubble' to Final Four doorstep
Giuseppe Barone, MSU soccer go from ‘bubble’ to Final Four doorstepThanks to an upset on the other end of the bracket, Michigan State (13-4-4) is back at home for Saturday's Elite Eight matchup with James Madison (15-4-3).Spartans
MSU men's soccer 'rights the ship,' advances to fourth Elite Eight in six years
MSU men’s soccer ‘rights the ship,’ makes Elite EightThe next step, of course, would be making the Final Four — or the College Cup, in soccer. The Spartans haven't made the Final Four since the late 1960s.Soccer
Data recorder recovered from Leicester owner’s helicopter
Data recorder recovered from Leicester owner’s helicopterVichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others were killed when the aircraft crashed outside the King Power Stadium.Soccer
Detroit City FC christens new fieldhouse, home base
Detroit City FC christens new fieldhouseThe 75,000-square-foot indoor facility will host adult and youth leagues and the semi-pro club's operational base.Sports
Retractable roof for Ford Field is closed as MLS option
MLS bidders: No retractable roof for Ford FieldMaking Ford Field attractive for Major League Soccer suffered a setback last month with bidders for expansion in Detroit decided against retractable roof.Soccer
Thai owner of Leicester soccer team died in helicopter crash
Thai owner of Leicester soccer team died in helicopter crashVichai Srivaddhanaprabha was identified as one of the five people who died in the crash Saturday.John Niyo
Niyo: Detroit City FC constrained by its semi-pro soccer status
Niyo: DCFC seeking to shed semi-pro soccer shacklesLe Rouge is averaging 5,500 fans at Keyworth Stadium, which is better than most clubs in the U.S. Soccer's second-tier USL circuit.
Detroit City FC ends season in lopsided loss to Serie A Frosinone Calcio before 7,887 crowd
DCFC loses to Serie A team before record crowdFrosinone Calcio, which was recently promoted to the Italian first division, schooled the U.S. fourth-tier side, 10-0, before 7,887 spectators Tuesday at Keyworth Stadium.Soccer
Cristiano Ronaldo may play Saturday amid rape allegations
Cristiano Ronaldo may play Saturday amid rape allegationsKathryn Mayorga filed a lawsuit last week in Nevada saying she was raped by Ronaldo in Las Vegas in 2009. Ronaldo has denied the accusation.Sports
MSHOF: Sobrero-Markgraf talks World Cup, medal storage
MSHOF: Kate Sobrero-Markgraf talks World Cup, medalsSoccer star Kate Sobrero-Markgraf, a Bloomfield Hills native, met the media before her induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Friday night.Soccer
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo takes to Twitter to deny rape allegations
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape allegationsThe 33-year-old Ronaldo has been accused of rape by Kathryn Mayorga. She has said the soccer great raped her in Las Vegas in 2009.Soccer
Adams' goal pushes U.S. past Mexico in feisty match
Adams’ goal pushes U.S. past Mexico in feisty matchThe United States rebounded from a poor first half for a 1-0 victory over Mexico on Tuesday night, the Americans’ first win over their rival in three years.Soccer
Liverpool tops Manchester United in front of 101,254 fans
Liverpool tops Man United in front of 101,254Liverpool rolled to a 4-1 victory over longtime rival Manchester United Saturday in an International Champions Cup match at Michigan Stadium.Soccer
Liverpool, Man United 'amazed' by Big House turnout
Liverpool, Man United ‘amazed’ by Big House turnoutThis was an exhibition game, nothing really more, but it didn’t seem to matter for the passionate fans of both legendary clubs.More Sports
Manchester United vs. Liverpool at Michigan Stadium
Manchester United vs. Liverpool at Michigan StadiumManchester United vs. Liverpool at Michigan StadiumSoccer
Detroit Liverpool fans walk the walk in supporting beloved English soccer club
Detroit Liverpool fans walk the walk in supporting English soccer clubKnown as Scousers, Liverpool fans as considered the most rabid in the world when it comes to following their club. On Saturday, Liverpool plays Manchester United at the Big House.Soccer
Man United-mad author recounts how he fed a soccer-starved soul in 1990s Detroit
Fan relives keeping up with Man United in 1990s DetroitGary B France's book "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of United" retraces a time when following British soccer wasn't as easy as turning on the TV.Soccer
Get to know Liverpool
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Get to know Manchester United
Get to know Manchester UnitedGet to know Manchester UnitedSoccer
Eric Rudland guides AFC Ann Arbor with steady hand
Rudland guides AFC Ann Arbor with steady handCoach and sporting director of semi-professional club develops reputation for fielding competitive teams with diverse talent pool.Sports
Retractable roof for Ford Field remains in play
Retractable roof for Ford Field remains in playRod Wood, president of the Lions, said a retractable roof at Ford Field, including as part of an expansion bid for MLS, remains under consideration.NFL
Retractable roof finally opens up in Atlanta
Retractable roof finally opens up in AtlantaNearly a year after the ballyhooed opening of the $1.5 billion stadium, the retractable roof is open for business.
AFC Ann Arbor's playoff run ends in penalty kick loss to Duluth FC
AFC Ann Arbor’s playoff run ends in PK loss to Duluth FCThe Mighty Oak falls 4-3 on spot kicks after 3-3 tie in NPSL Midwest Regional Final on Saturday at Ann Arbor Huron High.Lions
Decision on retractable roof for Ford Field coming soon
Decision on retractable roof for Ford Field coming soonIt may be expensive, but a retractable roof for Ford Field might attract MLS franchise, and allow Lions to play outdoors.Soccer
AFC Ann Arbor advances to NPSL Midwest Region final
AFC Ann Arbor advances to NPSL Midwest Region finalThe Mighty Oak used a goal from Serge Gamwanya to top Cleveland SC, 1-0, Friday in a National Premier Soccer League Midwest Region semifinal at Ann Arbor Huron High.Soccer
France beats Croatia 4-2 to claim second World Cup soccer title
France beats Croatia 4-2 to claim second World Cup titleTeenage forward Kylian Mbappe scored his fourth goal of the tournament for France and the team’s fourth in the 65th minute.Soccer
Retractable Ford Field roof one possibility for MLS expansion
Retractable Ford Field roof a possibility for MLSEarly consideration is being given to a retractable roof on Ford Field as a solution for MLS expansion.Soccer
Grand Rapids FC women win Midwest title, advance to national final four
Grand Rapids FC women win Midwest title, head to national finalsMarti Corby scores twices and adds assist in 4-2 victory over Lansing United in UWS Midwest championship Saturday at East Lansing Soccer ComplexSoccer
Belgium tops England, bags bronze at World Cup
Belgium tops England, bags bronze at World CupThe Belgians earned their highest World Cup finish by beating England, 2-0, in the third-place match on Saturday.Soccer
A youthful France faces veteran-laden Croatia
A youthful France faces veteran-laden CroatiaFrance is going for its second title in its third final in 20 years while Croatia will be playing in its first.Soccer
Underdog label fittingly suits Croatia in World Cup final
Underdog label fittingly suits Croatia in World Cup finalWith a population of 4.3 million and a history of struggle, it’s easy to see why France is the favorite for the World Cup final.Soccer
Lansing United blanks Michigan Legends, will meet Grand Rapids in UWS Midwest final
Lansing United women blank Michigan Legends in Midwest semifinalThe victory sets up Saturday's regional final against Grand Rapids FC, which prevailed against the Detroit Sun 4-3 on PKs in other semifinals.Soccer
Club Necaxa visit to DCFC taps into Latino community's soccer passion
Club Necaxa visit taps into Latino community’s soccer passionThe MX Liga team defeated Le Rouge 2-1 on Tuesday in an international friendly, which drew 7,449 fans to Keyworth Stadium.More Sports
Club Necaxa 2, Detroit City FC 1
Club Necaxa 2, Detroit City FC 1Club Necaxa 2, Detroit City FC 1Soccer
Croatia rallies past England to reach first World Cup final
Croatia rallies past England to reach first World Cup finalCroatia, the first team in 28 years to come from behind to win a World Cup semifinal match, will play France on Sunday.Soccer
France bounces Belgium, secures spot in World Cup final
France bounces Belgium, secures spot in World Cup finalFrance is back in the World Cup final for the first time since Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt in 2006.Soccer
Ronaldo jumping from Real Madrid to Juventus
Ronaldo jumping from Real Madrid to JuventusCristiano Ronaldo is leaving Real Madrid to join Italian club Juventus in a move expected to benefit his tax return.
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