Tag: Soccer
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U.S. Northern Command, Hotel Polaris host summit in preparation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Colorado Springs is serving as a stop on the way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Starting Tuesday, the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is hosting more than 200 people in a two-day “11 Cities Summit” at Hotel Polaris in support of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup. Participants include representatives from…
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Florida Tech gets a shutout at Weidner Field, wins its first Division II women’s soccer title
Saturday was Florida Tech’s graduation, but senior Savannah Oxley didn’t buy a cap and gown. That was because it was also the NCAA division II women’s soccer championship at Weidner Field, and Oxley knew her team would be there. It was good intuition because No. 3 Florida Tech held No. 4 Franklin Pierce scoreless while…
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Empower Field at Mile High one of 14 US stadiums proposed to host 2031 Women’s World Cup games
The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites, including Denver, among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament. FIFA released the bid books Friday for the 2031 and 2035 women’s tournaments. There is only one bidder for…
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NCAA Soccer: Portland advances past Denver 5-4 on PKs in second round
The University of Denver men’s soccer team’s upset bid fell short Sunday as the Pioneers lost 5-4 on penalty kicks to host Portland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Portland’s David Ajagbe scored the winner to send the Pilots, who will be a conference opponent in the West Coast Conference next season, to…
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The Lumineers release limited edition jerseys to support Aurora immigrant girls’ soccer team
The Lumineers, a folk band with roots in Colorado, released a limited edition soccer jersey to support an Aurora immigrant girls’ soccer team, a news release from GOAL Projects announced Wednesday. West Aurora Girls Soccer Team, which is backed by Soccer Without Borders — a group supporting immigrant youth in sports — will don The…
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U.S. Men’s National Team hosts Australia at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines The United States Men’s National Team will host Australia in an international friendly at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Tuesday. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will air on TNT. It’s the first time the USMNT has played in Commerce City since 2017. The Americans are coming off a…
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Field of dreams: High tech diagnoses, surgeries a game changer for young athletes in Colorado
If walking is a series of controlled, false falls, 18-year-old Aidan Harris moves in precision plunges and pivots so smooth he sometimes seems to float — all while snapping ball after ball after ball exactly where he wants it to go. Kid’s got better aim with his leg than most people do with their arm,…
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Aurora Public Schools unveils new $3 million sports stadium
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The early Saturday sun glistened off of the fresh turf field as Aurora Public Schools students took their first steps — or sprints — on the district’s new sports stadium. Aurora Public Schools (APS) unveiled $3 million in renovations to the district’s stadium, directly behind Hinkley High…
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Coloradans bet $290 million on sports in August
The total amount of money waged by Colorado sports bettors in August rose by 12.3% compared to July, Residents spent $290.1 million on bets in August alone, according to the Colorado Division of Gaming. Compared to this time last year, Coloradans waged $78.2 million more on sports betting, a 36.9% increase year to year. The…
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Dillon Reservoir drowning victim was Lewis-Palmer and Colorado College graduate, described as an all-around ‘star’
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A 25-year-old man whose body was recovered from Dillon Reservoir after a weekend paddleboarding accident is remembered as a tireless worker and social justice advocate. The Summit County Coroner’s Office on Monday identified Miguel Mendez, a graduate of Lewis-Palmer High School and Colorado College, as the victim of the accident. Mendez was reportedly separated from…