- The Canadian Press
NWSL board approves changes to Spirit ownership structure
Changes to the structure of the Washington Spirit's management group were approved Saturday, a move that ultimately could clear the way for Y. Michele Kang to assume the role of the Spirit’s controlling owner. The Board of Governors for the National Women’s Soccer League unanimously approved the changes for the Washington Soccer Properties ownership group, which manages the Washington Spirit. The battle over the NWSL-champion Spirit became has been contentious since October, when controlling own
- The Canadian Press
Atlético scores twice in stoppage time to Simeone's relief
MADRID (AP) — Diego Simeone sprinted toward the stands and celebrated with Atlético Madrid fans, then jogged back to the bench and dropped his hands to his knees, breathing a big sigh of relief. Atlético had pulled off a dramatic comeback, and just like that a ton of pressure was lifted from Simeone's shoulders. With a couple of goals two minutes apart in stoppage time, Atlético rallied from a two-goal deficit to end its poor run with a 3-2 win over Valencia in the Spanish league on Saturday. Th
- The Canadian Press
Bakambu makes dream debut with Marseille in French league
PARIS (AP) — New recruit Cedric Bakambu scored on his debut just two minutes after coming on as Marseille won 2-0 at Lens to move to second in the French league on Saturday. With Arkadiusz Milik struggling for form, Marseille signed Bakambu during the winter transfer window to add firepower to Jorge Sampaoli's side. The move brought immediate dividends. Bakambu, who scored 48 goals in 71 appearances for Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan before his return to the French league, made it 2-0 i
