Antoine Griezmann to leave Atlético Madrid and join MLS’s Orlando City

  • French superstar played 10 years for Atlético

  • Forward will join Orlando in July on a deal through 2029

  • Atlético plays Barcelona in Copa del Rey final in April

Orlando City SC completed the long-anticipated signing of Atlético Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday.

The 35-year-old French attacker is signed from July 2026 through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Messi nets 900th goal, but Nashville dumps Inter Miami from Champions Cup with 1-1 draw

  • Cristian Espinoza goal leads Nashville to quarter-finals

  • Messi’s milestone the highlight for Inter Miami

  • Match was Miami’s last at Chase Stadium before move

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi reached a milestone, but Nashville SC got a ticket to the next round of the Concacaf Champions Cup.

In a 1-1 draw, Messi got the 900th goal of his career, but a second-half striker from Nashville’s Cristian Espinoza sent Inter Miami packing on away goals after the second leg of their round of 16 matchup on Wednesday night.

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Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Saturday, March 7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
11 p.m.

Washington at Oregon — FS1

COLLEGE GYMNASTICS (WOMEN'S)
7 p.m.

Women's College Gymnastics: California - Boise State — ACCNX

SOCCER (MEN'S)
8:30 p.m.

MLS: Seattle Sounders vs. St. Louis City — Apple TV

10:30 p.m.

MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Portland Timbers — Apple TV

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Saturday, February 28
COLLEGE BASEBALL
3 p.m.

Gonzaga at Oklahoma — SECN+

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
2 p.m.

Oregon at Northwestern — BTN

4 p.m.

Wisconsin at Washington — FS1

8 p.m.

Oregon State at Santa Clara — CBSSN

10:30 p.m.

Gonzaga at St. Mary's — ESPN

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S)
8 p.m.

Gonzaga at Portland — ESPNU

SOCCER (MEN'S)
4:30 p.m.

MLS: Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids — Apple TV

7:30 p.m.

MLS: Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake — Apple TV

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

Josh Sargent’s messy transfer saga ends with $22m move from Norwich to Toronto

  • Striker was demoted to under-21s after refusing to play

  • Recent club form has not translated to USMNT

Josh Sargent joined Toronto FC from Norwich City in England’s second-tier League Championship on Friday, ending a difficult situation in which the striker was exiled to the under-21 squad after he refused to play in an FA Cup match last month.

Sargent, 26, was signed as a designated player through the 2030-31 MLS season. He had eight goals this season and 56 goals in 157 appearances with the Canaries overall

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USMNT’s Alex Freeman reportedly sold to Villarreal by Orlando City

  • 21-year-old will move to Spain for a reported $4m

  • Defender is the son of former NFL WR Antonio Freeman

US national team defender Alex Freeman is set to move from Orlando City to Villarreal in Spain’s La Liga, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.

The transfer fee reportedly starts at more than $4m but could top $7m with add-ons included. Per ESPN, Orlando City would get 15% of the proceeds if Villarreal sells Freeman in the future.

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Sporting KC hire Raphaël Wicky as head coach on two-year contract

  • Wicky is the fifth permanent head coach in team history

  • Swiss arrives after stints with Chicago and Young Boys

Sporting Kansas City named Raphaël Wicky as the fifth permanent head coach in franchise history on Monday.

Wicky, 48, coached the Chicago Fire from 2020-21 before managing BSC Young Boys in his native Switzerland from 2022-24. He signed a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for the 2028-29 campaign.

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Fairer laws passed, polluting factories shuttered, charges against innocent people dropped – and 10 more ways our US reporting made change in 2025

Our work would not be possible without the support of our readers. From everyone at the Guardian US: thank you

After we exclusively revealed that Israel’s elite spy agency was using Microsoft technology to store recordings of millions of mobile phone calls made each day by Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, Microsoft announced it was terminating the Israeli military’s access to services used in that surveillance system. According to sources, the sweeping and intrusive surveillance program was used to shape military operations and facilitate the preparation of deadly airstrikes. Our report, in collaboration with Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine and Hebrew-language outlet Local Call, prompted protests at Microsoft’s US headquarters and pressure from employees and investors that led to the tech company’s extraordinary decision.

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Jermain Defoe on Spurs Glory, EPL’s Toughest Defenders & That Surprise Call From Drake

Jermain Defoe joins Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros for an in-depth sit-down interview covering his legendary five-goal match for Tottenham, his bond with Spurs supporters, and the hardest defenders he faced during his Premier League career. Defoe also opens up about the unexpected Drake phone call that helped lead him to Toronto FC and shares his thoughts on which MLS stars had the quality to thrive in Europe.

Inter Miami re-signs Luis Suárez for 2026 season after winning MLS Cup

The former Liverpool and Barcelona striker, who turns 39 in January, has been productive but was benched for the tail end of Miami’s title run

Inter Miami have re-signed striker Luis Suárez through the 2026 season, the MLS Cup champions announced Wednesday.

The legendary Uruguay international had 17 goals and 17 assists in 50 appearances for the team in 2025. However, Inter Miami became a buzzsaw after Suárez was dropped to the bench by head coach Javier Mascherano. Replaced by Mateo Silvetti after Miami’s 2-1 loss at Nashville SC in Round One, Miami won their next four games and outscored opponents 16-2 in route to the MLS Cup title.

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2026 MLS Early Overreactions! Who Will Disappoint the Most? + Danny Navarro’s 2026 World Cup Tips and Tricks

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros share their 2026 Major League Soccer early overreactions, including which teams could disappoint and whether Inter Miami can repeat as MLS Cup champions. Then, Christian chats with Danny Navarro, aka Travel Futbol Fan, who shares tips on making the 2026 World Cup more affordable and what fans can expect when the tournament comes to the USA next summer.