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MLS: Wayne Rooney's American sojourn ends as DC United lose to Toronto FC; Atlanta United advance to semis of Playoffs

Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was routed in his Major League Soccer farewell match on Saturday as Toronto FC ripped DC United 5-1 in the first round of the playoffs.

Frank de Boer apologises for choice of words after calling equal pay in football 'ridiculous'

De Boer, a Netherlands native who speaks several languages and sometimes struggles to come up with the right word in English, said he realises that he made a poor choice.

MLS: Wayne Rooney's DC United defeat defending champions Atlanta United in rain-hit season opener

Argentine midfielder Acosta gave DC United a 2-0 edge in the 58th minute right-footing a bouncing shot to the left of Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Barcelona lead the way in January transfer window as Premier League clubs make no major signings on deadline day

While the window was relatively quiet in England, some of Europe's biggest names made moves, mostly well before deadline day, with Barcelona leading the way.

Mexico appoint former Barcelona, Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino as new head coach

Tata Martino is coming off a storybook season in Major League Soccer where he led Atlanta United to the MLS Cup title and was named coach of the year.

MLS champions Atlanta United hire former Ajax, Inter Milan manager Frank de Boer as head coach

One of his country's finest defenders, Frank de Boer featured in two World Cups and three European Championships for the Netherlands.

MLS: Atlanta United edge out Los Angeles Galaxy as most valuable club in league with record-setting spectator support

Atlanta United drew an MLS playoff record 70,526 fans for a home playoff contest and averaged more than 50,000 spectators a match to top the table thanks to ticket sales.

MLS: New York Red bulls beat Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference final, free up coach Gregg Berhalter to take over US team

Seeking their first MLS title after setting a regular-season league record with 71 points, New York play Atlanta United in a two-leg semifinal on 25 and 29 November.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Undefeated Paraguay take on 'under-pressure' USA in round of 16 encounter

Paraguay are aware that USA, despite a loss to Colombia that must have dampened their spirit after a great start, will pose their biggest threat so far in the tournament.