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San Diego FC partners with Club Tijuana for a series of matches
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer expansion team set to start play in 2025, announced a five-year partnership with Liga MX's Club Tijuana for friendly matches each season. The games will be played at Snapdragon Stadium, and the teams aim to engage supporters of both teams on community service projects and other events to "celebrate the spirit of football in this region," San Diego FC Chief Executive Officer Tom Penn said. Penn spoke at a news conference Thursday that included
KTSMEl Paso Locomotive FC seeks home win against Memphis 901 FC
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC return home looking to build on its momentum in search of a second consecutive win, welcoming Memphis 901 FC to Southwest University Park for the first time on Friday. El Paso host Memphis for the second ever meeting in club history. The inaugural meeting between the two […]
The Canadian PressBarcelona closer to securing second place in Spanish league after 2-0 win at last-place Almeria
MADRID (AP) — Fermin López scored both goals as Barcelona defeated last-place Almeria 2-0 on Thursday to move closer to securing second place in the Spanish league. López scored a goal in each half for Barcelona, which opened a four-point gap to third-place Girona with two rounds to go. Second place guarantees a spot in the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona closes its league campaign by hosting Rayo Vallecano and visiting Sevilla, while Girona visits Valencia and hosts Grana
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Argentina and Messi will play 2 warm-up matches in the U.S. ahead of Copa America
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Defending champion Argentina will prepare for the upcoming Copa America tournament by playing warm-up matches against Ecuador and Guatemala next month in the United States. Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will face Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 9, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said Thursday. Five days later, the reigning World Cup champions will play Guatemala at Commanders Field in Washington, D.C. That will be Argentina's last warm-up game
