Soccer

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frustrated that Mexico's soccer federation has failed to stop a homophobic chant heard during national team matches, LGBTQ+ activists are appealing directly to local fans to end the offensive habit before next summer's World Cup.

TORONTO — With six games remaining in the regular season and Toronto FC sitting 15 points below the MLS playoff line, GM Jason Hernandez continues to clear the decks.

Josh Sargent could end a 2,118-day international goal drought Saturday when the United States plays South Korea in the first of eight friendlies coach Mauricio Pochettino will use to evaluate his player pool before his pre-World Cup training camp.

Forward Asisat Oshoala has joined Saudi Women's Premier League club Al-Hilal on transfer from Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in the wake of a season-ending foot injury. The 42-year-old goalkeeper, the first-ever signing by Halifax Tides FC, has been sidelined since June.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ilkay Gundogan completed a move from Manchester City to Galatasaray on Tuesday, bringing an end to his second spell with the Premier League club.

Canadian striker Cyle Larin has joined Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan from Spain's RCD Mallorca. The 30-year-old from Brampton, Ont., had been looking for a move after seeing his playing time dry up with Mallorca.

PARMA, Italy (AP) — American midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi was loaned from Inter Miami to Parma – giving the 20-year-old a chance to prove himself in Serie A ahead of a home World Cup. Parma said the loan deal includes an option to buy.

LONDON (AP) — England coach Thomas Tuchel has added Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jarell Quansah to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.

LONDON (AP) — Grimsby Town has been fined 20,000 pounds ($26,750) for fielding an ineligible player in its historic win against Manchester United last week.