The Seattle Sounders drew 2-2 at UNAM Pumas in the opening leg of their Concacaf Champions League final series. Juan Ignacio Dinenno put Pumas up from the penalty spot in the 38th and doubled the lead in the 48th. Seattle's Nicolas Lodeiro responded with penalties in the 77th and nine minutes into stoppage time. Seattle hosts UNAM Pumas in the deciding leg on Wednesday. "We prepare for this," . . .
Steffen’s Manchester City takes the lead in the Champions League semifinals
Wednesday's soccer news starts in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Zack Steffen was on the bench for Manchester City in their 4-3 first-leg win over Real Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne put City up in the 2nd minute with Gabriel Jesus doubling the lead in the 11th. Real Madrid pulled a goal back in the 33rd, but Manchester City's Phil Foden made it 3-1 in the 53rd. Real Madrid responded with a 55th . . .
Win for Frosinone, Dest’s injury
Tuesday's soccer news starts in Serie B. Andrija Novakovich subbed out in the 83rd minute of Frosinone's 4-1 home win over Monza. Down a goal from the 13th, Camilo Ciano equalized in the 37th. Alessio Zerbin scored for Frosinone in the 40th and Monza gave up an own-goal in the 49th. Frosinone's Luigi Canotto scored a minute into stoppage time. Weston McKennie wasn't in the squad for Juventus in . . .
Leeds United above the relegation zone and Zardes to Colorado
Monday's soccer news starts with Jesse Marsch's Leeds United seeing space in what looked like a relegation fight. Leeds is in 16th-place with 33 points from 32 games. They've got a two-point lead and a game in hand over 16th-place Burnley, four points ahead of 18th-place Everton. That it's Everton in the relegation zone is somewhat of a surprise, but their 2-0 loss at Liverpool isn't. Leeds . . .
Game winner for Pulisic, goal for Aaronson
The roundup of USMNT players in Europe and Brazil starts in the Premier League. Christian Pulisic subbed on in the 76th and scored in the 90th for Chelsea in their 1-0 home win over West Ham. Chelsea failed to convert an 87th minute penalty. "To be honest, I really think we did believe all the way to the end," Pulisic said. "Even when that happened, I said to myself, 'you know, we're going to . . .
Win for Barcelona, MLS vs Liga MX
Friday's soccer news starts in La Liga. Sergino Dest subbed on in the 66th minute of Barcelona's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in the 11th minute, scoring with Barcelona's only shot on goal. Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen made five saves to keep the clean sheet. "I would say that it's crucial," Barcelona coach Xavi said of the three points. "It's really . . .
Win for Manchester City, loss for Chelsea in the Premier League
Thursday's soccer news starts in the Premier League. Zack Steffen was on the bench for Manchester City's 3-0 home win over Brighton. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring in the 53rd and Phil Foden doubled the lead in the 65th. Bernardo Silva finished off the Chelsea goals in the 82nd minute. Christian Pulisic was on the bench for Chelsea's 4-2 home loss to Arsenal. Falling behind in the 13th, Timo . . .
Ream and Robinson’s Fulham goes back up
Tim Ream's Fulham is officially back in the Premier League, shutting out Preston North End 3-0 at home. Aleksandar Mitrovic put Fulham up in the 9th with Fabio Carvalho doubling the lead in the 34th. Mitrovic scored again in the 41st minute. Antonee Robinson was on the bench for Fulham. Matthew Olosunde wasn't in the squad for PNE. "I don't know how to put it into words," Ream said. "I think . . .
Loss for Barcelona, goal for Novakovich
Sergino Dest subbed out in stoppage time for Barcelona's 1-0 home loss to Cadiz in La Liga. Cadiz scored in the 48th minute. Barcelona is in 2nd-place, leading a group of three teams on 60 points with a game in hand. Dest saw yellow in the 70th minute. "We need to react, because it was a very difficult game today," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "They defend very well. We create not so many chances . . .
Pulisic’s Chelsea advances to the FA Cup final, Manchester City exits
The roundup of USMNT players in Europe and Brazil starts with England's FA Cup.Christian Pulisic was on the bench for Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup semifinal win over Crystal Palace. Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored in the 65th and Mason Mount doubled the lead in the 76th. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy made two saves to keep the clean sheet. "We played very disciplined on the ball, they were disciplined off . . .
