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Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar has become a…
Thorns coach resigns after players ask her to step down
Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she…
Thorns to be sold amid fallout from women’s soccer scandals
The owner of the Portland Thorns announced Thursday he is putting the…
Politics precedes England’s match against Iran at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar — The political situation back home has been a regular…
World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire
Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans…
World Cup prize money disparity is an obstacle to Equal Pay
World Cup prize money continues to be a sticking point for equality…
FIFA slams unacceptable TV deal offers for Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Broadcasters were criticized by FIFA president Gianni Infantino…
US to face Vietnam, Netherlands at women’s soccer World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The defending champion U.S. team will face Netherlands…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories…
Spain blanks US; Americans hadn’t lost 2 straight since ’17
PAMPLONA, Spain — Laia Codina and Esther González both scored for Spain…
England women beat US 2-1 in statement victory at Wembley
LONDON — Ten weeks after conquering Europe, England women proclaimed themselves ready…
Thorns owner Paulson steps away after damning abuse report
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson has removed himself from…