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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

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

Parks’ header pulls NYCFC into 1-1 draw with Timbers

June 24, 2023, 10:18pm National Sports

Keaton Parks scored in the second half to pull New York City FC into a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith, left, kicks the ball against Kansas City Current defender Addisyn Merrick, right, during the first half of the NWSL championship soccer match, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Forward Sophia Smith was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, after leading the national team with 11 goals and starting in a team-high 17 matches.

Smith’s hat trick leads Thorns to 4-2 win over Spirit

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith, left, kicks the ball against Kansas City Current defender Addisyn Merrick, right, during the first half of the NWSL championship soccer match, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Forward Sophia Smith was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, after leading the national team with 11 goals and starting in a team-high 17 matches.

June 23, 2023, 10:12pm National Sports

Sophia Smith scored three goals and the Portland Thorns defeated the Washington Spirit 4-2 in a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night. 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

United States forward Alex Morgan (13) reacts to scoring a goal during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Brazil Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.

Morgan, Rapinoe selected for the U.S. Women’s World Cup roster

United States forward Alex Morgan (13) reacts to scoring a goal during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Brazil Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.

June 21, 2023, 9:58am National Sports

The United States women's World Cup soccer roster selected by coach Vlatko Andonovski includes a mix of both familiar faces like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, and newcomers like 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson. Read story

United States captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who also plays for the Portland Thorns, has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women's World Cup next month.

U.S. captain Becky Sauerbrunn of Thorns to miss World Cup with foot injury

United States captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who also plays for the Portland Thorns, has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women's World Cup next month.

June 16, 2023, 5:47pm Soccer

U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women’s World Cup next month. Read story

Columbia River senior Alex Harris (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

All-Region boys soccer: Alex Harris, Columbia River

Columbia River senior Alex Harris (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

June 13, 2023, 9:01pm Newsletter

The Columbian’s All-Region boys soccer player of the year for a second straight season, Columbia River's Alex Harris was nothing short of sensational. With 76 goals in 24 games, Harris averaged a hat trick while topping last season’s tally of 51 goals Read story

Wave, Thorns score last-minute goals, play to draw

May 26, 2023, 10:03pm Soccer

The San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns exchanged goals in the final minutes and played to a 1-1 draw in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday night. Read story