Soccer

Canada, fuelled by a 2-1 win over the U.S. and scoreless draw with Mexico, has jumped two places to No. 38 in the FIFA men's world rankings released Thursday. Of the top six CONCACAF teams, Canada was the only one to move up.

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich's home stadium will be on Franz Beckenbauer Square after the city government decided to honor the German soccer great, who died in January aged 78 , by renaming the area around the Allianz Arena.

LONDON (AP) — A soccer player who once appeared for Arsenal in the Champions League has been charged in connection with trying to smuggle cannabis worth 600,000 pounds ($800,000) through a British airport.

PARIS (AP) — Marseille's promising start to the French league season has given its demanding fans hope of a sustained title challenge.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Into the final year of his contract at Manchester City, questions are being asked again about Pep Guardiola's future.

MADRID (AP) — When Endrick joined Real Madrid after turning 18, many questioned whether he could fit in with the main squad or if it would be better to send him out on loan or to the “B” team to gain experience.

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane and Bayern Munich are scoring a torrent of goals under new coach Vincent Kompany, but the England striker still thinks they're vulnerable.

ROME (AP) — Backroom clashes with Roma CEO and general manager Lina Souloukou. Frustration over the way the club attempted to offload prized forward Paulo Dybala to Saudi Arabia. The failed acquisition of Federico Chiesa .

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teenager David Martínez scored early in the second half to help Los Angeles FC rally for a 1-1 draw with Austin FC on Wednesday night.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Evander scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers remained in play for the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night.