International soccer
France supporters wave flags during the Women Euro 2022 semifinal soccer match between Germany and France at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Women's final will cap Olympic soccer tournament in Paris

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 28, 2022 07:24 AM EDT

United States' players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match against Canada in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US women's team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 25, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan, top, is congratulated after scoring her side's opening goal from the penalty spot against Canada during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Roberto Martinez)
Canada vs USA 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Costa Rica's Maria Paula Salas, right, and Jamaica's Jade Bailey fight for the ball during the CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match for third place, in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Jamaica vs Costa Rica 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Canada's goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan (1) blocks a shot by United States' Sophia Smith during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US beats Canada for W Championship title, '24 Olympic berth

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 19, 2022 12:15 AM EDT

La estadounidense Alex Morgan celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo ante Haití en el Campeonato Femenino de CONCACAF, el lunes 4 de julio de 2022, en Monterrey, México. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)
Haiti vs USA 7/4/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan holds a child as she greats fans after defeating Jamaica 5-0 in a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
USA vs Jamaica 7/7/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan (13) and Mexico's Casandra Montero fight for the ball during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico vs USA 7/11/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

La estadounidense Alex Morgan celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo ante Haití en el Campeonato Femenino de CONCACAF, el lunes 4 de julio de 2022, en Monterrey, México. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)
Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 17, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Malik Tillman loaned to Glasgow Rangers from Bayern Munich

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 08:56 PM EDT
Defender Malik Tillman was loaned to Scotland's Glasgow Rangers from Bayern Munich for the 2022-23 season. Rangers says the agreement with Bayern...

Jamaica's Satara Murray (2) blocks a shot by Canada's Nichelle Prince during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Jamaica vs Canada 7/14/2022

Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 AM EDT

United States' Emily Sonnett, left, celebrates scoring her side's opening goal against Costa Rica during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Costa Rica vs USA 7/14/2022

Jul. 14, 2022 09:12 PM EDT

United States' Sophia Smith, center, reacts during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match against Costa Rica in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US advances to W Championship final against Canada

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 14, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

FILE - Allyson Felix of the United States reacts after winning the gold medal in the final of the Women's 200m during the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. Felix, retiring after the 2022 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, is looking forward to a much slower pace. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
Allyson Felix reflects on footprints she's leaving on track

By Pat Graham Jul. 14, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - AC Milan's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Italian Cup quarter final match between AC Milan and Lazio at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Barcelona has boosted its midfield by signing Franck Kessie as a free agent on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Barcelona adds former AC Milan player Kessie to its midfield

Jul. 04, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaks during a press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
Zelenskyy praises IOC for supporting bans on Russian sport

Jul. 04, 2022 08:49 AM EDT

FILE - United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
ITF France 10A, Women Singles

Jul. 03, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - Megan Rapinoe waves to fans following the team's international friendly soccer match against Colombia, June 28, 2022, in Sandy, Utah. President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, at the White House next week. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colombia vs USA 6/28/2022

Jul. 03, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, back, celebrates with midfielder Taylor Kornieck after Kornieck's goal against Colombia during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colombia vs USA 6/25/2022

Jul. 03, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Rapinoe's role changing as US preps for World Cup qualifying

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 03, 2022 03:26 PM EDT