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ANNE M. PETERSON

ANNE M. PETERSON

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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
News|Sports

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
News|Sports|US

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
Americas|News|Sports

Will she or won't she? Teen star Caicedo could try for an Olympics-U20 World Cup double

Colombian soccer star Linda Caicedo is preparing to play at the Olympics in France and maybe the under-20 Women’s World Cup hosted by her home country starting in late August

Will she or won't she? Teen star Caicedo could try for an Olympics-U20 World Cup double
News|Sports|US

Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step in

U.S. coach Emma Hayes says forward Catarina Macario won’t be able to train for the Olympics because of irritation in her right knee

Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step in
Sports|Travel

Rise of women's sports brings greater emphasis on maternity and parental needs

At the Olympics in France, a nursery will be available for athletes’ children in the Olympic village for the first time

Americas|Crime|News|Sports|World

Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues

Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has been suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal

Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues
News|Sports|US|World

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Sophia Smith scored a pair of goals to help the United States beat Germany 4-1 and advance to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics

Sports|US|World

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

Sophia Smith, along with Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman, are helping the United States reclaim its status as a team to be feared at the Olympics in France

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics
News|Sports|World

Canada women's soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal

Canada women's soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal
News|Sports|US

Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany

Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. women's national team secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany

Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany
News|Sports|US|World

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

The U.S. women’s soccer team has won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 in the final at the Paris Games

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

NWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that adds more money for players, ends draft

The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money to players

NWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that adds more money for players, ends draft
Sports

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child

Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional soccer

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
News|Sports

No. 7 Oregon beats Boise State 37-34 on last-second field goal

Atticus Sappington kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 7 Oregon a 37-34 victory over resilient Boise State on Saturday night

No. 7 Oregon beats Boise State 37-34 on last-second field goal
Education|News|Sports

7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment

Seven Mountain West schools have agreed to remain in the league amid overtures by the Pac-12 and other conferences to lure away more of its teams

7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment
Sports

Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James lead No. 6 Oregon to 31-10 victory over Michigan State

Dillon Gabriel threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another to help No. 6 Oregon remain undefeated with a 31-10 victory over Michigan State on Friday night

Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James lead No. 6 Oregon to 31-10 victory over Michigan State
Sports

Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division

Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks

Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division
Sports

Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31

Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another late score to help third-ranked Oregon hand No. 2 Ohio State its first loss of the season, 32-31 on Saturday night

Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31
Sports|US

NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in win

The NCAA football rules committee has issued guidance to close a loophole that allowed second-ranked Oregon to exploit an illegal substitution penalty late in its victory over Ohio State to take time off the clock

NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in win
Health|Sports|US

Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for first matches since winning gold at the Olympics

Forward Trinity Rodman will miss a trio of upcoming matches for the U.S. women’s national soccer team as she continues to recover from a back injury

Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for first matches since winning gold at the Olympics
Business|Sports

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS
Sports

Christine Sinclair, who led Portland to 3 NWSL titles, to be honored in final regular-season match

Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair is retiring from professional soccer at the end of the season

Christine Sinclair, who led Portland to 3 NWSL titles, to be honored in final regular-season match
Sports

Sinclair scores in retirement match, Thorns down Angel City 3-0 to clinch playoff spot before 23,000

Christine Sinclair scored in her celebratory retirement match and the Portland Thorns clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over Angel City

Sinclair scores in retirement match, Thorns down Angel City 3-0 to clinch playoff spot before 23,000

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