soccer

Liberty Township Soccer Player Finalist For MAC Hermann Trophy

By Tana Weingartner • Nov 26, 2019

Malia Berkley of Liberty Township is a finalist for the 2019 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy, college soccer's highest honor.

Rose Lavelle Talks U.S. Women's Soccer Ahead Of Thursday's Match In Ohio

By Tana Weingartner • Nov 7, 2019

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, still riding the wave of this summer's World Cup win, plays in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday. It's the first match under new head coach Vlatko Andonovski.

Rose Lavelle Gets Key To Cincinnati

By Ambriehl Crutchfield • Jul 19, 2019

Cincinnati native and World Cup Champion Rose Lavelle is being recognized with a key to the city.

See How The Banks Crowd Reacted To Rose Lavelle's World Cup Goal

By Jennifer Merritt • Jul 8, 2019

world cup reaction — Shae Combs / Game Day Communications

Forward Megan Rapinoe may have dominated the headlines during the U.S. Women's Soccer team's rise to winning the 2019 World Cup, but in Cincinnati, all eyes were on midfielder Rose Lavelle.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A 4th Time

By Russell Lewis • Jul 7, 2019

The U.S. women's soccer team is still the world's best after dominating the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup final and winning 2-0. Throughout the tournament, the U.S. brushed aside criticism, complaints of arrogance and calls for the team to tone down their goal celebrations. All the team did was win. All seven World Cup games, in fact.

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Falls To Venezuela In First-Ever Match In Cincinnati

By Tana Weingartner • Jun 9, 2019

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) lost to the Venezuelan national team on Sunday, 3-0, in the team's first-ever game in Cincinnati.

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Trains In Cincinnati Ahead Of Sunday's Match

By Tana Weingartner • Jun 7, 2019

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) arrived in Cincinnati Thursday evening to begin training for its final tune-up match ahead of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The is the team's first-ever match in Cincinnati.

How The U.S. Men's Soccer Team Is Preparing For Cincinnati Match

By Tana Weingartner • May 16, 2019

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team plays its first-ever match in Cincinnati on June 9. It's the team's final match ahead of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a tournament featuring 16 teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Cincinnati's Rose Lavelle Named To USA World Cup Roster

By Tana Weingartner • May 2, 2019

A Cincinnati native is heading to France this summer to play in the Women's World Cup. Rose Lavelle is among the 23 women named to the roster for the June tournament.

Cincinnati To Host U.S. Men's National Soccer Team Match

By Tana Weingartner • Apr 18, 2019

Updated: April 18

U.S. Soccer is confirming the men's national team will play in Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. June 9.

On the heals of successfully hosting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Cincinnati is being tapped a second time. According to the Venezuelan Football Federation, the U.S. men (USMNT) will play Venezuela June 9 in Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati Wins 3-0 In First-Ever Home MLS Match

By Tana Weingartner • Mar 17, 2019

A sold-out crowd of more than 32,000 people cheered, chanted and sang as FC Cincinnati took the field at home for the first time in Major League Soccer Sunday night. The final score was 3-nil to the home team.

As Professional Soccer's Fan Base Grows, Youth Interest Drops

By Michael Monks • Mar 5, 2019

FC Cincinnati lost to the Seattle Sounders FC in its first Major League Soccer match last Saturday.

FC Cincinnati Breaks Ground On West End Stadium

By Nana Boateng • Dec 18, 2018

fc cincinnati groundbreaking — John Minchillo / AP

The West End community and public were invited to what marked the beginning stages of plans to replace the Stargel Stadium at the rear of Taft IT High School with a new MLS stadium Tuesday.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber To Be Present At West End Stadium Groundbreaking

By Nana Boateng • Dec 7, 2018

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber will join FC Cincinnati as the club breaks ground on its new stadium in the West End on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.

FC Cincinnati Announces New Branding Monday Night

By Tana Weingartner • Nov 12, 2018

Fans will finally get to see what FC Cincinnati will look like as the team heads to Major League Soccer next year. The soccer club unveils its new branding during an invitation-only event Monday at 6 p.m.

Soccer Tournament A Chance At Community For Dayton's Newest Immigrants And Refugees

By Jason Reynolds • Oct 25, 2018

Dayton’s foreign-born population has grown dramatically in recent years. While the number of immigrants is smaller than that in some other cities around the United States, people from more than 100 different countries call Dayton home.

That international diversity was on display at a special recent soccer game. The Dayton World Soccer Games is designed to help the city’s immigrant and refugee newcomers feel at home.