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Major League Soccer engaged an outside law firm to review the Portland Timbers' handling of domestic abuse allegations involving former midfielder Andy Polo. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

MLS concludes probe in Polo case, Timbers fined $25,000

Major League Soccer engaged an outside law firm to review the Portland Timbers' handling of domestic abuse allegations involving former midfielder Andy Polo. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

March 29, 2022, 2:07pm Latest News

An independent investigation into the Portland Timbers' handling of domestic abuse accusations leveled at midfielder Andy Polo concluded that the team's offers to help his estranged wife were not meant to persuade her to drop charges. Read story

FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (10) scores his third goal of an MLS soccer match between the legs of Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) in the first half Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Frisco, Texas.

Ferreira’s hat trick leads FC Dallas to 4-1 win over Timbers

FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (10) scores his third goal of an MLS soccer match between the legs of Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) in the first half Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Frisco, Texas.

March 19, 2022, 9:19pm Soccer

Led by Jesus Ferreira’s three goals Saturday, Dallas beat the Portland Timbers, 4-1 at Frisco, Texas. Read story

Portland Timbers supporters cheer prior to the MLS Cup soccer match against New York City FC on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Bill Tuiloma scores in Timbers’ 1-0 victory over Austin

Portland Timbers supporters cheer prior to the MLS Cup soccer match against New York City FC on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

March 12, 2022, 11:25pm Soccer

Bill Tuiloma scored on a diving header in the second half and the Portland Timbers handed Austin its first loss of the season with a 1-0 victory Saturday night. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo, right, is given a red card during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Timbers lose late lead in LAFC draw

Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo, right, is given a red card during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 6, 2022.

March 6, 2022, 10:12pm Soccer

Mamadou Fall scored the tying goal for Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Sunday. Read story

FILE - Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich attends the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match in Gothenburg, Sweden on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Abramovich, a former Russian provincial governor and Vladimir Putin ally who became a steel and metals magnate, is now a dual Israeli citizen with a net worth estimated at more than $13 billion. He has used his fortune to buy the British soccer club Chelsea and homes in London and New York.

Abramovich selling Chelsea soccer club in fallout from Russia’s invasion

FILE - Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich attends the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match in Gothenburg, Sweden on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Abramovich, a former Russian provincial governor and Vladimir Putin ally who became a steel and metals magnate, is now a dual Israeli citizen with a net worth estimated at more than $13 billion. He has used his fortune to buy the British soccer club Chelsea and homes in London and New York.

March 2, 2022, 12:20pm Soccer

Faced with the threat of financial sanctions targeting Russians, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Wednesday he is trying to sell the Premier League club he turned into an elite trophy-winning machine with his lavish investment. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jaroslaw Niezgoda and New England Revolution defender Brandon Bye jump up to head the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Portland, Ore.

Chara scores on bicycle kick, Timbers tie Revs 2-2 in opener

Portland Timbers forward Jaroslaw Niezgoda and New England Revolution defender Brandon Bye jump up to head the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Portland, Ore.

February 26, 2022, 7:33pm Soccer

Yimmi Chara scored on a bicycle kick goal in the 78th minute to pull the Portland Timbers into a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer opener for both teams Saturday. Read story

United States women's national soccer team members Alex Morgan, left, and Megan Rapinoe pictured at a 2019 press conference. U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men. The U.S. Soccer Federation and the women announced a deal Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, that will have players split $22 million, about one-third of what they had sought in damages.

American women players settle suit vs U.S. Soccer for $24M

United States women's national soccer team members Alex Morgan, left, and Megan Rapinoe pictured at a 2019 press conference. U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men. The U.S. Soccer Federation and the women announced a deal Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, that will have players split $22 million, about one-third of what they had sought in damages.

February 22, 2022, 10:16am Soccer

U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay. Read story

Maddy Wright, new Clark College women's soccer head coach.

Clark hires Wright to lead women’s soccer

Maddy Wright, new Clark College women's soccer head coach.

February 3, 2022, 7:15pm Clark County Sports

Clark College has hired Maddy Wright as its new women’s soccer coach, the athletic departement announced Thursday. Read story

Portland Thorn's Lindsey Horan has been loaned to French club Lyon through the summer of 2023. Horan has been with the Thorns since 2016. In addition to the loan to Lyon, Portland announced Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, that she had signed a contract extension with the Thorns through the 2025 season.

Portland’s Lindsey Horan sent to French club Lyon on loan

Portland Thorn's Lindsey Horan has been loaned to French club Lyon through the summer of 2023. Horan has been with the Thorns since 2016. In addition to the loan to Lyon, Portland announced Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, that she had signed a contract extension with the Thorns through the 2025 season.

January 27, 2022, 4:00pm Soccer

Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan has been loaned to French club Lyon through the summer of 2023. Read story

Portland Timbers supporters cheer prior to the MLS Cup soccer match against New York City FC on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers to host preseason tournament in February

Portland Timbers supporters cheer prior to the MLS Cup soccer match against New York City FC on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

January 26, 2022, 4:15am Soccer

The Portland Timbers will host a four-team preseason tournament, Feb. 13-19 at Providence Park. Read story