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D.C. United clinches playoff berth with win over NYCFC

By Associated Press

Patrick Mullins had a goal and an assist and D.C. United clinched a third consecutive MLS Cup playoff appearance with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC on Sunday.

Former D.C. United midfielder Perry Kitchen returns to familiar setting with U.S. team

By Thomas Floyd — Special to The Washington Times

A return to Washington presents plenty of welcoming sights for Perry Kitchen — old friends, former teammates and, perhaps most importantly, familiar food.

Uncertainty over Hurricane Matthew still affecting sports

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Fear of the damage that powerful Hurricane Matthew may cause prompted two college football postponements Thursday, and had the NFL plotting just-in-case scenarios for games scheduled in Tampa and Miami this weekend.

Tori Huster moves past off-field challenges with career year

By Thomas Floyd — Special to The Washington Times

While she’s had challenges off the field — including a devastating fire — Tori Huster has delivered a career year for the Washington Spirit on the field.

Lamar Neagle’s late goal, assist help D.C. United beat Crew

By Associated Press

Lloyd Sam opened the scoring in the 71st minute, Neagle had a late goal and assist, and D.C. United beat the Columbus Crew 3-0 on Wednesday night for their first two-game winning streak of the season.

Maryland product Taylor Kemp evolves into D.C. United’s steady force

By Thomas Floyd — Special to The Washington Times

After getting the nod for 25 matches last season, Kemp is poised to make his team-high 29th start of 2016 on Wednesday as United (8-9-13) hosts the Columbus Crew (7-11-11) at RFK Stadium.

Megan Rapinoe kneels during anthem while playing for Team USA

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Megan Rapinoe is the first person to protest in a Team USA jersey since Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the anthem.

Kennedy Igboananike struggling to make his presence felt with D.C. United

By Thomas Floyd — Special to the Washington Times

With United’s attack enjoying its most prolific stretch of 2016, Igboananike has struggled to break through — making just one start and four appearances off the bench in eight matches since the trade.

Protest of national anthem spreads past NFL

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

In a society obsessed with memes gone viral, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s stand — rather, his “sit” — for civil rights was probably destined to take off — and over the weekend, from high school fields to college stadiums to NFL palaces across the country, it did.

D.C. United scores twice in final 6 minutes to tie Red Bulls

By Associated Press

Steve Birnbaum scored in the 89th minute, Lamar Neagle added another goal in stoppage time and the United tied the New York Red Bulls 2-2 on Sunday in the Atlantic Cup.

Washington Spirit plays anthem early to thwart Megan Rapinoe protest

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

The Washington Spirit decided not to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the customary time Wednesday, in part to avoid another Megan Rapinoe protest.

U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe follows Colin Kaepernick’s lead, kneels during national anthem

By Associated Press

U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem Sunday night before the Seattle Reign’s 2-2 tie with the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Congolese refugees share their joys, foibles and discoveries

By KIM BRIGGEMAN - Associated Press

Gilbert Hategeka laughed as he told the story of himself.

Appeal of women's soccer growing, FIFA chief says in Jordan

By Associated Press

FIFA's president says the U-17 Women's World Cup hosted by Jordan shows that "women's football is not only confined to some parts of the world."

Messi returns for Argentina qualifiers vs. Brazil & Colombia

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Having fully recovered from a groin injury, Barcelona star Lionel Messi was named on Friday in Argentina's squad to face Brazil and Colombia in the next round of World Cup qualifiers.

Late goal lifts Betis to win at Osasuna in Spanish league

By Associated Press

Chile midfielder Felipe Gutierrez scored from a free kick in stoppage time to help Real Betis win 2-1 at Osasuna in the Spanish league on Friday.

Monaco looks a title contender after routing Montpellier 6-2

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Monaco is shaping up as a French title contender after dispatching Montpellier 6-2 on Friday night, with Radamel Falcao celebrating his return from injury with a goal.

Wolf chosen as World Cup mascot

By Associated Press

Russia has chosen a cocky wolf wearing sporty goggles as the mascot for the 2018 football World Cup.

Sounders to honor Zach Scott but hopes it isn't the finale

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

When Brian Schmetzer says he was there for the start of Zach Scott's professional career, it's no exaggeration.

Frankfurt wins 3-0 in Hamburg to go 4th in Bundesliga

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Hamburger SV's wait for its first Bundesliga win of the season continues as it was booed off following a 3-0 defeat at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.

Javier Mascherano keeps on proving his worth to Barcelona

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Javier Mascherano's weight in the Barcelona team is measured by much more than his goals - or lack of.

UEFA's Ceferin tackles dangers in Europe, integrity attacks

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Entering rooms at UEFA headquarters, Aleksander Ceferin still finds it startling and unsettling when staff leap from their seats to greet him. The deference of the Michel Platini era is proving hard to shake off for the officials running European football.