Soccer

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has expressed regret for “any confusion or discomfort” caused by remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will undergo more back surgery and be out of action for about three months. Barcelona said Thursday that Ter Stegen will have the surgery next week to “address lower back problems.

LONDON (AP) — Cristhian Mosquera became Arsenal's fifth signing of the off season on Thursday after completing a move from Valencia. The Spain Under 21 defender cost a reported 13 million pounds ($17.

ZURICH (AP) — Here we go again. There’s a sense of déjà vu about the Women’s European Championship final that pits defending champion England against World Cup winner Spain.

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Premier League side Wolverhampton has completed the signing of Colombia forward Jhon Arias from Brazilian club Fluminense on a four-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz never got to see Germany play at the Women’s European Championship.

Nashville SC (14-5-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Diego FC (13-7-4, second in the Western Conference) San Diego; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego +126, Nashville SC +186, Draw +261; over/under is 2.

Orlando City SC (10-6-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Columbus Crew (12-4-8, third in the Eastern Conference) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus +102, Orlando City SC +229, Draw +271; over/under is 2.

Portland Timbers (9-7-7, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles FC (10-5-6, sixth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC -214, Portland +460, Draw +378; over/under is 3.

LA Galaxy (3-14-7, 16th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Dynamo (7-11-6, 12th in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston +106, Los Angeles +223, Draw +268; over/under is 2.