France midfielder Veretout transfers from Marseille to Lyon

Marseille’s Jordan Veretout reacts after missing a scoring chance during the French League One soccer match

France midfielder Jordan Veretout has signed a two-year contract with Lyon, moving from French league rival Marseille. Lyon announced late Wednesday that the transfer is worth four million euros ($4.4 million), with potential bonuses of…

Reyna will not play in the US games against Canada and New Zealand due to a groin injury and will be replaced by Cowell

United States’ Gio Reyna walks to the stage during the trophy presentation after a CONCACAF Nations League final soccer match

Winger Gio Reyna will be absent from the U.S. friendlies against Canada and New Zealand due to a strained left groin and was replaced on the roster on Thursday by Cade Cowell. This injury adds…

Ex-England defender Chris Smalling has joined the Saudi club Al-Fayha

Roma’s Chris Smalling celebrates after scoring his side’s 2nd goal during a Serie A soccer match

Former England defender Chris Smalling has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Fayha, ending his five-season stint at Roma. The 34-year-old Smalling signed a two-year contract, according to Al-Fayha on Monday. Roma also transferred 19-year-old Brazilian winger…

Gregg Berhalter’s assistant, Mikey Varas, will lead the US team in friendly matches against Canada and New Zealand

Coach Mikey Varas of the United States, gives directions to his players during a FIFA U-20 World Cup Group B soccer match

Assistant Mikey Varas will take over as the U.S. coach for the upcoming friendly matches against Canada and New Zealand, as a new contract for Mauricio Pochettino to replace Gregg Berhalter has not yet been…

Bayern Munich will visit Mainz in the second round of the German Cup, while Dortmund will play against Wolfsburg

Harry Kane celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Bundesliga soccer match

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both got potentially challenging matches against other Bundesliga teams in the German Cup second-round draw on Sunday. Bayern Munich will travel to Mainz, while Borussia Dortmund will go to Wolfsburg.…