Women's soccer
Christine Sinclair re-signs with Portland Thorns

Jan. 27, 2022 06:43 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Christine Sinclair has signed a one-year contract extension with the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer...

FILE - United States midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) plays during an international friendly soccer match against Paraguay, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. women’s national soccer team will play Iceland, New Zealand and the Czech Republic in the SheBelieves Cup tournament next month. The seventh annual event will be played Feb. 17 to Feb. 23 at venues in Carson, California, and Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Rapinoe, Lavelle re-sign with OL Reign

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 26, 2022 06:58 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher dives for the ball during a win in penalty kicks against the OL Reign in an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium, July 18, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. After a heartbreaking exit from the Tokyo Olympics, Naeher is back with the U.S. women's national team. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Chicago Red Stars vs OL Reign 7/18/2020

Jan. 24, 2022 05:36 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher dives for the ball during a win in penalty kicks against the OL Reign in an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium, July 18, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. After a heartbreaking exit from the Tokyo Olympics, Naeher is back with the U.S. women's national team. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Naeher back with US team after recovering from injury

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 24, 2022 05:35 PM EST

FILE - Canada's Stephanie Labbe watches during the women's international friendly soccer match between England and Canada at Bet365 stadium in Stoke on Trent, England, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Stephanie Labbe, the goalkeeper for the Canadian women's national team that won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement. Labbe released an emotional video on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
Canada vs England 4/13/2021

Jan. 19, 2022 05:20 PM EST

FILE - Canada's Stephanie Labbe watches during the women's international friendly soccer match between England and Canada at Bet365 stadium in Stoke on Trent, England, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Stephanie Labbe, the goalkeeper for the Canadian women's national team that won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement. Labbe released an emotional video on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
Stephanie Labbe retires after winning gold with Canada

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 19, 2022 05:19 PM EST

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, prepares to present the trophy to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal midfielder Salman Al-Faraj, left, after winning the AFC Champions League final soccer match against South Korea's Pohang Steelers 2-0, at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
FIFA touts billions to be gained from biennial World Cups

By Rob Harris And Graham Dunbar Dec. 20, 2021 10:36 AM EST

Protesters hold protest posters during a protest against Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics by activists of the Tibetan Youth Association in Europe front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Jean-Guy Python/Keystone via AP)
Olympic leaders criticize FIFA as activists target meeting

By Graham Dunbar Dec. 11, 2021 10:12 AM EST

FILE - Brazil's Formiga runs during a practice session of the Brazilian national soccer team in preparation for the women's World Cup in France, at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, Brazil, Jan. 22, 2019. After competing in seven World Cups, 43-year-old midfielder Formiga is set to play her farewell match for Brazil this month. Formiga’s final game for the national team will be against India on Nov. 25 in Manaus. The country's soccer confederation made the announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Formiga has played 233 matches for Brazil including at every Olympics since Atlanta in 1996. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)
Sinclair, Putellas headline Best XI honorees

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 01, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Sam Mewis traded to Kansas City from North Carolina

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2021 04:49 PM EST
The Kansas City Current have acquired midfielder Sam Mewis from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for defender Kiki Pickett and a first-round pick in the...

Rhian Wilkinson named coach of the Portland Thorns

Nov. 29, 2021 05:25 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Canadian national team player and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Portland Thorns. ...

Chelsea's Sam Kerr controls the ball during the women's Champions League group C soccer match between Chelsea and Servette, at Kingsmeadow, London, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
Servette Geneva vs Chelsea FC 11/18/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 07:18 PM EST

Chelsea's Sam Kerr controls the ball during the women's Champions League group C soccer match between Chelsea and Servette, at Kingsmeadow, London, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
US women's team in Australia with 2023 World Cup in mind

By Dennis Passa Nov. 25, 2021 07:16 PM EST

Italy's Jorginho passes the ball as Switzerland's Remo Freuler closes him down during the World Cup 2022 group C qualifying soccer match between Italy and Switzerland at Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards

Nov. 22, 2021 01:09 PM EST

FILE - Brazil's Formiga runs during a practice session of the Brazilian national soccer team in preparation for the women's World Cup in France, at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, Brazil, Jan. 22, 2019. After competing in seven World Cups, 43-year-old midfielder Formiga is set to play her farewell match for Brazil this month. Formiga’s final game for the national team will be against India on Nov. 25 in Manaus. The country's soccer confederation made the announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Formiga has played 233 matches for Brazil including at every Olympics since Atlanta in 1996. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)
Brazil veteran Formiga to retire from international soccer

Nov. 09, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Pugh's goal gives Red Stars 1-0 playoff win over Gotham

Nov. 07, 2021 05:44 PM EST
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Mallory Pugh scored the lone goal and the Chicago Red Stars knocked Gotham FC out of the playoffs with a 1-0 quarterfinal victory...

United States' forward Carli Lloyd takes the field for warms-up before a soccer friendly match against South Kore, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Republic of Korea vs USA 10/26/2021

Oct. 26, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

United States' forward Carli Lloyd waves to fans after a soccer friendly match against South Korea, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Carli Lloyd plays final match for US in rout of South Korea

Oct. 26, 2021 10:18 PM EDT

United States forward Carli Lloyd (10) heads the ball as she attempts to score against South Korea goal keeper Yoon Younggeul, back, during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. The match ended in a draw. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Republic of Korea vs USA 10/21/2021

Oct. 25, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

United States forward Carli Lloyd (10) heads the ball as she attempts to score against South Korea goal keeper Yoon Younggeul, back, during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. The match ended in a draw. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
After decorated career, Lloyd will savor final game with US

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 25, 2021 05:23 PM EDT