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United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski stands on the field during a FIFA Women's World Cup team practice at Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski stands on the field during a FIFA Women's World Cup team practice at Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

July 29, 2023, 4:34pm National Sports

The United States heads into its final group match at the Women's World Cup with questions swirling about the team's tactics. Read story

Jamaica's Allyson Swaby, right, and Tiernny Wiltshire celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between Panama and Jamaica in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Jamaica won 1-0.

Jamaica edges Panama 1-0 for its first ever Women’s World Cup win

Jamaica's Allyson Swaby, right, and Tiernny Wiltshire celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between Panama and Jamaica in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Jamaica won 1-0.

July 29, 2023, 3:22pm National Sports

Defender Allyson Swaby scored in the 56th minute and Jamaica hung on to edge Panama 1-0 on Saturday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup. Read story

United States' Lindsey Horan celebrates her team's first US goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Horan’s goal helps U.S. squeeze out 1-1 draw with Netherlands

United States' Lindsey Horan celebrates her team's first US goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

July 26, 2023, 8:24pm Latest News

Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. Read story

Colorado Rapids midfielder Braian Galvan, left, and Portland Timbers defender Juan David Mosquera pursue the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. The first half of the match was played Tuesday, July 4, before it was delayed by a rainstorm and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 12.

Timbers, Rapids finish suspended match 0-0

Colorado Rapids midfielder Braian Galvan, left, and Portland Timbers defender Juan David Mosquera pursue the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. The first half of the match was played Tuesday, July 4, before it was delayed by a rainstorm and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 12.

July 12, 2023, 8:48pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids finished off a scoreless draw Saturday night in a match that began on July 4 before being abandoned due to thunderstorms. Read story

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates as Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby, left, holds the ball after Rapinoe scored a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season with OL Reign

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates as Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby, left, holds the ball after Rapinoe scored a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 8, 2023, 11:31am National Sports

U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues. Rapinoe, 38, announced Saturday her fourth World Cup will be… Read story

FILE -United States' Alex Morgan holds her daughter, Charlie, as she listens to Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, speak during an event with the federation, U.S. Women's National Team Players Association and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association at Audi Field in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Morgan says she feels calmer heading into this World Cup and wants to represent mom athletes. She's one of three mothers on this U.S. squad and is often accompanied by 3-year-old daughter Charlie.

Now a mom, Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Women’s World Cup

FILE -United States' Alex Morgan holds her daughter, Charlie, as she listens to Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, speak during an event with the federation, U.S. Women's National Team Players Association and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association at Audi Field in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Morgan says she feels calmer heading into this World Cup and wants to represent mom athletes. She's one of three mothers on this U.S. squad and is often accompanied by 3-year-old daughter Charlie.

July 4, 2023, 11:49am National Sports

Motherhood will bring a new element for Alex Morgan’s fourth World Cup appearance. Read story

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, right, scores against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 1, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.

Reynoso powers Minnesota United to 4-1 victory over Timbers

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, right, scores against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 1, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.

July 1, 2023, 11:05pm Soccer

Emanuel Reynoso scored twice after Minnesota United benefited from an own-goal in a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

OL Reign defender Sofia Huerta, left, fouls Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie, center, during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle.

National Women’s Soccer League experiencing youth movement as teenagers take the field

OL Reign defender Sofia Huerta, left, fouls Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie, center, during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle.

June 28, 2023, 12:01pm National Sports

There's a youth movement going on in the National Women's Soccer League. Read story

From left, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Lindsey Horan speak to reporters during the 2023 Women's World Cup media day for the United States Women's National Team in Carson, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as U.S. prepares for title defense at Women’s World Cup

From left, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Lindsey Horan speak to reporters during the 2023 Women's World Cup media day for the United States Women's National Team in Carson, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

June 27, 2023, 3:55pm Soccer

Megan Rapinoe’s role is changing as the United States prepares for the Women’s World Cup. Read story

Kamara gives Chicago 2-1 victory over Timbers

June 21, 2023, 10:38pm Soccer

Kei Kamara scored the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute to give the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night. Read story