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United States' Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final against Mexico's Pumas, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Ruidiaz scores pair, Sounders top Pumas 3-0 to win CCL title

United States' Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final against Mexico's Pumas, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

May 4, 2022, 10:14pm Soccer

Raúl Ruidíaz scored on a deflected shot late in the first half, added a second goal off a perfect counter attack in the 80th minute and the Seattle Sounders beat Pumas 3-0 on Wednesday night to win the CONCACAF Champions League title. Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic, bottom, dives onto a shot on goal between, from left to right, defender Timbers' Claudio Bravo (5), Houston Dynamo forward Sebastian Ferreira (9) and Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Houston.

Timbers, Dynamo finish in 0-0 tie

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic, bottom, dives onto a shot on goal between, from left to right, defender Timbers' Claudio Bravo (5), Houston Dynamo forward Sebastian Ferreira (9) and Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Houston.

April 16, 2022, 5:56pm Soccer

Aljaz Ivacic had four saves for the Portland Timbers and former Timbers goalie Steve Clark made three saves for the Houston Dynamo in a 0-0 tie Saturday. 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, Thorns to play mixed match to benefit Ukraine

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

April 13, 2022, 2:36pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns and the Portland Timbers announced Wednesday that the clubs will host PTFC For Peace — a mixed teams, U.S. first division charity match to raise funds for Ukrainian children and families affected by the war. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) tries to breaks up the run of Vancouver Whitecaps forward D?iber Caicedo (7) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Timbers beat Whitecaps 3-2

Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) tries to breaks up the run of Vancouver Whitecaps forward D?iber Caicedo (7) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

April 9, 2022, 9:56pm Soccer

Dairon Asprilla scored on a first-half penalty kick and Jaroslaw Niezgoda and Yimi Chara connected in the second half in the Portland Timbers’ 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Read story

Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after police say she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her two children inside. A police report said Solo was arrested on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in a shopping center parking lot in Winston-Salem and charged with driving while impaired, resisting a public officer and misdemeanor child abuse.

Hope Solo arrested on DWI, child abuse charges

Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after police say she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her two children inside. A police report said Solo was arrested on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in a shopping center parking lot in Winston-Salem and charged with driving while impaired, resisting a public officer and misdemeanor child abuse.

April 1, 2022, 3:52pm Soccer

Former U.S. women’s national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside, police said. Read story

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