Two late goals by Alejandro Pozuelo gave Toronto FC a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS play Saturday, snapping TFC's six-game winless streak.
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) â Rocky Rodriguez and Maria Paula Salas scored in the opening half and Costa Rica went on to win its opening group-stage match 3-0 over Panama on Tuesday night in the CONCACAF W Championship. The tournament serves as qualifying for next summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Rodriguez, who plays for the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League, scored on a header in the sixth minute. Salas scored in the 24th. Katherine Alvarado converted on a penalty
The Netherlands has the crown. Host nation England, constantly bickering France and injury-ravaged Spain are among the chief contenders to take it from them. Kickoff is almost here.