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Christian Pulisic of the United States is dejected after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Netherlands won 3-1.

U.S. knocked out of World Cup with 3-1 loss to Netherlands

Christian Pulisic of the United States is dejected after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Netherlands won 3-1.

December 3, 2022, 10:01am Latest News

The Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals. Read story

Portland Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, just five weeks after she led the team to the NWSL championship.

Thorns coach resigns after players ask her to step down

Portland Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, just five weeks after she led the team to the NWSL championship.

December 2, 2022, 12:05pm Soccer

Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she led the team to the National Women’s Soccer League championship. Read story

Portland Thorns celebrate with the trophy after winning the NWSL championship against the Kansas City Current on Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday, Dec. 1, he is putting the club up for sale.

Portland Thorns to be sold amid fallout from women’s soccer scandals

Portland Thorns celebrate with the trophy after winning the NWSL championship against the Kansas City Current on Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday, Dec. 1, he is putting the club up for sale.

December 1, 2022, 11:42am Soccer

The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday he is putting the club up for sale, the latest fallout from an investigation into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League. Read story

United States' Yunus Musah, right, Aaron Long, center, and United States' goalkeeper Sean Johnson celebrate after defeating Iran in the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

Pulisic goal advances U.S. in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

United States' Yunus Musah, right, Aaron Long, center, and United States' goalkeeper Sean Johnson celebrate after defeating Iran in the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

November 29, 2022, 2:09pm Latest News

Christian Pulisic gave his body for his country, scoring the goal that advanced the United States in the World Cup while crashing into the goalkeeper. Read story

England's John Stones vies for the ball with Christian Pulisic of the United States, right, during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and The United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw

England's John Stones vies for the ball with Christian Pulisic of the United States, right, during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and The United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

November 25, 2022, 2:35pm National Sports

England is still waiting for its first World Cup win against the Americans after a 0-0 draw on Friday. Read story

Hockinson's Ani Vossler prepares to throw the ball in during the second half of Saturday's 2A girls soccer state quarterfinal at District Stadium in Battle Ground.

2A soccer: Enumclaw ends Hockinson season in quarterfinals

Hockinson's Ani Vossler prepares to throw the ball in during the second half of Saturday's 2A girls soccer state quarterfinal at District Stadium in Battle Ground.

November 12, 2022, 8:06pm Prep Sports

It’s true. Seekins, a centerback recently turned attacker, is the lone senior departing from the Hawks’ team that in her words, made a surprise run to reach the Class 2A girls soccer state quarterfinals. It ended with a 2-1 loss to Enumclaw, which advances to the final four next weekend… Read story

Portland Thorns FC celebrate with the trophy after they won the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Portland won 2-0.

MVP Smith scores as Thorns beat K.C. for NWSL title

Portland Thorns FC celebrate with the trophy after they won the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Portland won 2-0.

October 29, 2022, 7:56pm Soccer

Sophia Smith, the season’s Most Valuable Player, scored early and the Portland Thorns won their third National Women’s Soccer League championship Saturday night with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current. Read story

United States' Sophia Smith challenges for the ball with England's Millie Bright, bottom, during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Thorns’ Sophia Smith named National Women’s Soccer League MVP

United States' Sophia Smith challenges for the ball with England's Millie Bright, bottom, during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

October 27, 2022, 4:30pm Soccer

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith has been named the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player. Read story

Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese walks off the pitch with his team after the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Timbers sign head coach Savarese to contract extension

Portland Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese walks off the pitch with his team after the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 26, 2022, 6:05pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers signed head coach Giovanni Savarese to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Heading into his sixth season at the helm for Portland, Savarese’s contract extension will see him through 2025 with a club option year in 2026. “This is something that has… Read story

FILE - Portland Timbers president Merritt Paulson speaks during a soccer news conference announcing the firing of Timbers coach John Spencer on July 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Paulson, who also owns the Portland Thorns women soccer team, has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal

FILE - Portland Timbers president Merritt Paulson speaks during a soccer news conference announcing the firing of Timbers coach John Spencer on July 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Paulson, who also owns the Portland Thorns women soccer team, has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

October 11, 2022, 10:51am Latest News

Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday as the chief operating officer of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer and the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. Read story