Germany's players and coach Christian Wueck said their team would continue to develop and would come back stronger after their extra-time defeat to Spain in the UEFA Women's Euros semi-final. Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati struck in the 113th minute to break German hearts at Zurich's Letzigrund stadium on Wednesday.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are reportedly closing in on international soccer star Thomas Müller after 17 seasons in Germany.

The Lions and 1. FC Köln, a historic soccer club based in Cologne, Germany, have announced a strategic partnership that aims to expand interest in both sports in the United States and Germany. This is the Lions' first partnership with a team from outside the U.S.

Michigan will play its 2026 season opener against Western Michigan in Frankfurt, Germany. The game will be held at Deutsche Bank Park, a soccer stadium with a retractable roof. This marks the first time Michigan will play a game outside the U.S., excluding practices held in Rome in 2017.

Ann-Katrin Berger has produced heroics at Euro 2025 and is now hoping to help Germany reach the final of the women's championship.

The Atlanta Falcons have a kicker competition. Younghoe Koo is the incumbent, for a long time one of the NFL's most reliable kickers, but coming off a season in which he missed nine field goals. In the other corner is Lenny Krieg, a German who played a lot of soccer growing up.

Leeds United have signed Germany midfielder Anton Stach from TSG Hoffenheim on a four-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday as they continue to strengthen the squad for their return to the top flight.