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ANNE M. PETERSON

ANNE M. PETERSON

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Female athletes sue the University of Oregon alleging Title IX violations by the school

A group of female athletes has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Oregon alleging Title IX violations by the school

Female athletes sue the University of Oregon alleging Title IX violations by the school
Sports

MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points

The 2023 Major League Soccer season was undeniably the year of Lionel Messi

MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points
Sports

Ally Sentnor of North Carolina is top pick in NWSL draft. Teammate Savy King chosen second

Ally Sentnor of North Carolina was the No. 1 overall selection in the National Women’s Soccer League draft on Friday night, and her teammate Savy King was picked second

Ally Sentnor of North Carolina is top pick in NWSL draft. Teammate Savy King chosen second
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Red Stars sign national team star Mallory Swanson to record 5-year contract

The Chicago Red Stars have signed U.S. team forward Mallory Swanson to a historic four-year contract with an option for a fifth year, the longest ever deal in the National Women’s Soccer League

Red Stars sign national team star Mallory Swanson to record 5-year contract
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US national team midfielder Samantha Mewis retires from soccer because of knee injury

Samantha Mewis has retired from soccer because of a knee injury that has sidelined her from the U.S. team since the Tokyo Olympics

US national team midfielder Samantha Mewis retires from soccer because of knee injury
Sports

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
Americas|Sports|US

US falls to Mexico for the second time ever, losing 2-0 in the Women's Gold Cup

Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

US falls to Mexico for the second time ever, losing 2-0 in the Women's Gold Cup
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The US women fought to raise the level of soccer worldwide, and now the competition is much tougher

The U.S. national team has fought for years to raise the level of women’s soccer across the globe, but that doesn’t make its inevitable losses to teams it once dominated any easier

The US women fought to raise the level of soccer worldwide, and now the competition is much tougher
Americas|Sports|US

3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season

The North American Soccer League was at the top of professional soccer in the United States well before Major League Soccer kicked off

3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season
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Unflappable US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher lets her actions speak for her

United States veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, a 10-year national team veteran and two-time Women’s World Cup winner, had one of the strongest games of her career at the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

Unflappable US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher lets her actions speak for her
Sports

Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary

The Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026

Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary
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Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford

Aziaha James had 29 points and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its third trip to the women's Elite Eight with a 77-67 victory over second-seeded Stanford

Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford
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JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight

Freshman All-American JuJu Watkins drove the length of the floor for a go-ahead three-point play with 3:13 left and finished with 30 points, leading top-seeded Southern California past Baylor 74-70 and into the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994

JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight
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Aziaha James scores 27, leads NC State to 76-66 win over Texas, first women's Final Four since 1998

Aziaha James made a career-high seven 3-poiners and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament since 1998, beating top-seeded Texas 76-66

Aziaha James scores 27, leads NC State to 76-66 win over Texas, first women's Final Four since 1998
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Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment

As Oregon State and Washington State prepare to face the dissolution of the Pac-12, athletes have left in droves, including some of the schools' biggest names

Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
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FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Brazil’s bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup has been ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World Cup
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14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union that will land him with Man City at 18

The Philadelphia Union have formally announced that they have signed 14-year-old academy prospect Cavan Sullivan to a Homegrown contract that will eventually land him with Manchester City

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union that will land him with Man City at 18
Sports|US

Emma Hayes' first roster as coach of the US women's team includes 2 first-time call-ups

Coach Emma Hayes has selected her first roster for the U.S. ahead of a pair of friendlies as she prepares to lead the women’s national soccer team at the Paris Olympics

Emma Hayes' first roster as coach of the US women's team includes 2 first-time call-ups
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Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 meters

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya has set a world record in the 10,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic meet, finishing in 28 minutes, 54.14 seconds

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 meters
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Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100, Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 at Prefontaine Classic

Sha’Carri Richardson continued her march toward the Paris Olympics on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, winning the women’s 100 meters in 10.83 seconds

Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100, Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10,000 at Prefontaine Classic
Sports

Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy, the only Black head coach in MLS, looks to inspire as well as win

Coach Wilfried Nancy led the Columbus Crew to the MLS Cup championship last year in his first season at the helm

Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy, the only Black head coach in MLS, looks to inspire as well as win
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their children

Soccer’s international governing body is introducing new measures designed to further support the well-being of players and coaches during pregnancy and after the birth of their children

FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their children
Sports

A women's pro soccer game was bumped for a music festival; Red Stars looking for a place to play it

The Chicago Red Stars are looking for an alternative venue for their Sept. 21 home game against the San Diego Wave because of a just-announced music festival at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois

A women's pro soccer game was bumped for a music festival; Red Stars looking for a place to play it
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MLS teams adjust to a summer of soccer without some of the league's biggest names

Lionel Messi could miss as many as six games with Inter Miami if Argentina wins its way to the Copa America final

MLS teams adjust to a summer of soccer without some of the league's biggest names
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Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan has been left off coach Emma Hayes’ roster for the Paris Olympics

Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

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