Washington Spirit Coach Richie Burke Was Fired After An Investigation Into Abuse
The National Women's Soccer League fired Burke after officials launched an investigation into allegations of harassment and a toxic work culture.
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Pelé Is In Intensive Care After Surgery But Says He's Doing Well
The 80-year-old Brazilian soccer legend told fans he's getting better every day after doctors removed a suspected colon tumor.
After 17 Seasons With FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi Is Leaving
"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Messi will depart less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal
The U.S. players had a 1-0 loss against Canada in the semifinal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.
Sunday On The Beach With Sierra Leonean Soccer Players
"Our beach is a God-given thing," exclaims one Sierra Leonean. "We have to make use of it!" That means walking, working out ... and lots of soccer in the sand.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Beats New Zealand In A Much-Needed Olympics Comeback
Team USA scored big, rebounding after a disappointing loss to Sweden. The 6-1 win keeps alive the Americans' goal of becoming the first women's team to take Olympic gold after winning the World Cup.
At 39, Carli Lloyd Will Be The Oldest U.S. Women's Team Player To Go To The Olympics
"A World Cup is a grueling four-year process to get to that point," the soccer superstar tells NPR. Now she'll try to follow up the 2019 title with an Olympic gold medal.
U.S. Women's Soccer Squad In Tokyo Will Reunite Winning World Cup Team
The roster includes Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle — and Carli Lloyd, who turns 39 next month, will play in her fourth Games. Fans will expect the squad to repeat their World Cup greatness.
German Stadiums Will Show Their Rainbow Colors To Support Hungary's LGBTQ Community
After a decision by UEFA to deny Munich's plan to light up its arena to protest a new Hungarian law seen as homophobic, other stadiums across the country said they would go ahead anyway.
Copa America Chaos After Brazilian Officials Say Decision To Host Is Not Final
Facing backlash, Brazil's leaders now say they'll make a decision whether to host the popular soccer tournament on Tuesday. The country remains one of the world's worst pandemic hot spots.