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Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster
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Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster

Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson was selected Wednesday alongside veteran Megan Rapinoe and 21 others for the U.S. roster that will vie next month to do what no country has done before raise a thir

MLS opens 28th season, build up to World Cup starts now
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MLS opens 28th season, build up to World Cup starts now

The push toward the World Cup in 2026 begins now for Major League Soccer.

Scandals highlight lack of women coaches at top of US soccer
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Scandals highlight lack of women coaches at top of US soccer

Twila Kilgore knew her career path when she was just 12 years old, thanks to a youth soccer coach who used to drive her to practice.

Kudus scores 2, Ghana beats South Korea 3-2 at World Cup
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Kudus scores 2, Ghana beats South Korea 3-2 at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar Mohammed Kudus said there wasn t much difference between the way Ghana played in its opening World Cup match against Portugal or its second game against South Korea.

Croatia downs Canada 4-1 at World Cup on Kramaric’s 2 goals
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Croatia downs Canada 4-1 at World Cup on Kramaric’s 2 goals

AL RAYYAN, Qatar A bit of trash talk meant to inspire Canada instead motivated Croatia.

Cheshmi’s late goal sends Iran to 2-0 win over Wales
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Cheshmi’s late goal sends Iran to 2-0 win over Wales

Al RAYYAN, Qatar As protests that have gripped Iran emerged at the World Cup, its national team rallied late for its first win at the tournament in Qatar.

Lewandowski and Poland ready to face Mexico at World Cup
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Lewandowski and Poland ready to face Mexico at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar As Poland s all-time leading scorer, Robert Lewandowski is still missing something from his collection: A goal at the World Cup.

FIFA report shows growth in women’s soccer
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FIFA report shows growth in women’s soccer

Women s soccer is seeing growing revenues globally from sponsorships, broadcast deals and merchandising, while also seeing greater interest from fans, according to a new survey by the game s governing

Walker runs for key TD, Seahawks beat Cardinals 19-9
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Walker runs for key TD, Seahawks beat Cardinals 19-9

SEATTLE Kenneth Walker III wanted to honor mentor Rashaad Penny in his first start.

Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says
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Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women s Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple

US women’s team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup
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US women’s team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

The transformation of the U.S. women s national team has been significant in the year since the Tokyo Games.

Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women
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Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women

MONTERREY, Mexico As the U.S. national team has focused on developing young talent in anticipation of next summer s World Cup, veteran forward Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role.

Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon
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Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. LIV Golf s first U.S. event was set to begin Thursday, with a group of survivors and families who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terror attacks planning to gather at a nearby par

Koepka cites injuries, family for joining Saudi-backed tour
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Koepka cites injuries, family for joining Saudi-backed tour

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series were sellouts, Brooks Koepka explained Tuesday that he simply changed his mind.

LIV Golf heads to Oregon, where local officials aren’t happy
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LIV Golf heads to Oregon, where local officials aren’t happy

Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is getting a chilly reception in Oregon, its first stop in the United States.

Dan Lanning says Oregon will methodically build title teams
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Dan Lanning says Oregon will methodically build title teams

New Oregon coach Dan Lanning promises to bring a workmanlike mentality with him to Eugene.

US women’s soccer earns bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia
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US women’s soccer earns bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia

KASHIMA, Japan Although the color of their medal wasn t what they wanted, the mettle of the team came through in the end.

Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women’s soccer
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Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women’s soccer

KASHIMA, Japan Carli Lloyd, clutch in so many critical moments for the U.S. women s soccer team, failed to connect against Canada on Monday night and the Americans won t play for a fifth Olympic gol

Alyssa Naeher is a steadying force in goal for the US
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Alyssa Naeher is a steadying force in goal for the US

YOKOHAMA, Japan Much as she did at the 2019 World Cup, U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher came up big at the Olympics in the tensest of moments.

Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties
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Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties

YOKOHAMA, Japan Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the