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Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Philadelphia Union face CF Montreal after shutout victory
CF Montreal (3-13-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (13-5-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Chester, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -223, Montreal +540, Draw +351; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, the Philadelphia Union face CF Montreal. The Union are 11-3-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Union rank fifth in the MLS with 111 shots on goal, averaging 5.0 per game. Montreal is 2-10-5 against Eastern Conference teams. Montreal is 2-6 in matches decided by one goal. The matchup Wednesday is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Union won the last game 2-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Thai Baribo has 13 goals and one assist for the Union. Nathan Harriel has two goals over the past 10 games. Prince-Osei Owusu has scored nine goals with two assists for Montreal. Giacomo Vrioni has two goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Union: 6-2-2, averaging 1.4 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 7.2 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game. Montreal: 2-5-3, averaging 1.2 goals, 3.9 shots on goal and 3.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.5 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Union: Ivan Glavinovich (injured), Jesus Bueno (injured), Mikael Uhre (injured). Montreal: Jalen Neal (injured), Giacomo Vrioni (injured), Samuel Piette (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Dreyer leads San Diego FC against Toronto
Toronto FC (4-11-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Diego FC (13-6-3, first in the Western Conference) San Diego; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego -310, Toronto FC +710, Draw +430; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Anders Dreyer leads San Diego FC into a matchup with Toronto after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire. San Diego is 6-2-3 in home games. Dreyer paces the top-scoring team in MLS play with 11 goals. San Diego has a league-high 46 goals. Toronto is 2-4-2 on the road. Toronto is 1-6 in one-goal games. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Dreyer has scored 11 goals with 12 assists for San Diego. Milan Iloski has eight goals and one assist over the past 10 games. Federico Bernardeschi has four goals and three assists for Toronto. Theodor Corbeanu has scored three goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: San Diego: 7-2-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 5.5 shots on goal and 5.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game. Toronto: 3-5-2, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.7 shots on goal and 4.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: San Diego: Anisse Saidi (injured), Willy Kumado (injured), Carlos Joaquim Antunes Dos Santos (injured), Marcus Ingvartsen (injured), Anibal Godoy (injured). Toronto: Zane Monlouis (injured), Nickseon Gomis (injured), Henry Wingo (injured), Jonathan Osorio (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Nashville takes on the Columbus Crew in non-conference action
Columbus Crew (11-3-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Nashville SC (12-5-5, second in the Western Conference) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nashville SC +102, Columbus +238, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Nashville hosts the Columbus Crew in a non-conference matchup. Nashville is 7-1-3 at home. Nashville has scored 38 goals while allowing 25 for a +13 goal differential. The Crew are 4-2-4 on the road. The Crew rank seventh in the league with 38 goals led by Diego Rossi with 11. Wednesday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The last meeting finished tied 2-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Surridge has scored 15 goals with two assists for Nashville. Hany Mukhtar has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games. Rossi has 11 goals and three assists for the Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe has scored three goals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Nashville: 6-1-3, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.2 shots on goal and 4.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.0 goal per game. Crew: 4-2-4, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 4.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Nashville: Maximus Ekk (injured), Tate Schmitt (injured), Taylor Washington (injured), Tyler Boyd (injured). Crew: Malte Amundsen (injured), Nicholas Hagen Godoy (injured), Rudy Camacho (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Turn Heads With Pregame Looks Ahead of First WNBA Matchup
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Turn Heads With Pregame Looks Ahead of First WNBA Matchup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the most anticipated matchups of the WNBA season is set to unfold on Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings. Advertisement While there's a clear discrepancy in the two teams records as the Fever sit 10-10, while Wings are 6-15, it set to be the first head-to-head matchup at the professional level between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. The two almost met earlier this season in Dallas, but Clark was sidelined with a quad injury at the time. Now, for the first time since the 2024 NCAA Tournament, two of the brightest young stars will face off and they both arrived in style ahead of the showdown. Clark arrived in a stylish all white suite, matching from head-to-toe with wide bottom pants on, while Bueckers took a more casual look with light blue jeans and oversized green and yellow long sleeve. "Caitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers have entered the chat," WNBA posted. "Game 1 of their pro rivalry starts now!" Advertisement Fans reacted to their pregame looks: "Only one of these walks gives off championship vibes," a fan said. Someone else added, "I love this match-up! 2 great players. It will be a good game. HOOPS!" Another fan wrote, "Paige is so fresh." "the difference in their outfits. never change baby goat," one more fan commented. So far this season, both Clark and Bueckers have had stellar campaigns, despite Clark missing a handful of time due to a quad and a groin injury. Bueckers is the run away favorite to win Rookie of the Year, currently averaging 18.1 points, 5.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 steals, while Clark averages 16.9 points, 8.6 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. Advertisement Related: WNBA's Mistimed Caitlin Clark 'Warning' Backfires This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Messi and Inter Miami host Nashville
Nashville SC (12-4-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (10-3-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Inter Miami CF -115, Nashville SC +252, Draw +298; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Nashville after a two-goal outing against the New England Revolution. Miami is 5-2-2 at home. Miami is 3-0-1 when it scores a pair of goals. Nashville is 5-3-2 on the road. Nashville has a 6-0-2 record in games it scores two goals. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Messi has 14 goals and six assists for Miami. Tadeo Allende has five goals and one assist over the past 10 games. Sam Surridge has 15 goals and two assists for Nashville. Hany Mukhtar has scored five goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Miami: 5-3-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.9 shots on goal and 4.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.2 goals per game. Nashville: 7-0-3, averaging 1.7 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 5.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Miami: Yannick Bright (injured), David Ruiz (injured), Noah Allen (injured), Gonzalo Lujan Melli (injured), Ian Fray (injured), Drake Callender (injured). Nashville: Maximus Ekk (injured), Wyatt Meyer (injured), Jacob Shaffelburg (injured), Tate Schmitt (injured), Taylor Washington (injured), Walker Zimmerman (injured), Tyler Boyd (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
