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Iranian sports journalist Raha Purbakhsh shows off her ticket to attend a World Cup qualifier in front of Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. Iran has essentially banned women from entering the stadium for decades.

Thousands Of Women Will At Last Be Allowed To Attend A Soccer Match In Iran

6:13pm October 09, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

"After all these years watching every match on TV, I'm going to be able to experience everything in person," said Raha Purbakhsh, one of 3,500 women who bought tickets to Thursday's game.

Hong Kong soccer fans protest the Chinese national anthem during a 2022 World Cup qualification game in Hong Kong, Sept. 10, 2019.

FIFA Disciplines Hong Kong Football Association After Chinese National Anthem Protest

4:47pm October 09, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

Fans at the Hong Kong vs. Iran World Cup qualifier game in September faced backward and booed as the Chinese national anthem played before kickoff.

Eleven-year-old Ella Koehler, of Seattle United soccer club, heads the ball at a practice on the University of Washington campus. It's the first year she and her teammates of the same age can use the technique. A 2015 rule by the U.S. Soccer Federation ba

Women's Soccer Stars Concerned About Trauma From Repetitive Head Impact

11:38am September 06, 2019

by Tom Goldman

As research into head injuries expands to include women's soccer, some of the sport's former stars are calling attention to the health fallout from heading the ball multiple times.

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U.S. forward Alex Morgan celebrates her hat trick with defender Tobin Heath (17) and other teammates during the second half of a Tournament of Nations soccer match against Japan in July 2018.

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In Soccer's Equal Pay Suit, A May 2020 Trial Is 'Good Overall,' Says Alex Morgan

5:00am August 22, 2019

by David Greene

The co-captain of the World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team says the earlier-than-expected trial date for the team's gender discrimination lawsuit won't be a distraction for players.

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, center, wears a T-shirt honoring Megan Rapinoe, right, of the U.S. women's World Cup champion soccer team and the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, left, before a WNBA game on July 12.

After World Cup Win, Other U.S. Women's Sports Leagues Ask, 'What About Us?'

4:58pm August 08, 2019

by Tom Goldman

Will the latest U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup lead to a surge of popularity in other women's pro sports leagues? Executives and players hope so.

Women's World Cup Bump — Short-Lived Or Longer?

4:35pm August 07, 2019

by Tom Goldman

After the excitement and thrill of the U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup, attention shifts back to the NWSL — the 7-year-old pro league in the U.S. Will the enthusiasm lead to sustained interest?

Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. squad won a lot of fans on their way to winning the Women's World Cup on Sunday in Lyon, France. For the sport to keep growing, that support needs to continue long after the ticker tape lands.

So You've Become A Rabid Fan Of Women's Soccer. Now What?

7:04pm July 08, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The crowd broke into chants of "Equal pay!" after the U.S. Women's National Team won the World Cup on Sunday in Lyon, France. Fans have a role to play in making that happen.

The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A Fourth Time

9:35pm July 07, 2019

by Russell Lewis

They defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to win a record fourth Women's World Cup title. Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle both scored, helping the team to a perfect tournament.

The Netherlands are the last team standing between the United States and its fourth Women's World Cup. Here, U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe watches her teammates warm up before Tuesday's 2-1 semifinal win over England.

World Cup Final: It's The Juggernaut Vs. The New Kid As U.S. Takes On The Netherlands

5:48pm July 05, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

For two soccer-crazed nations, just one question remains: Will the U.S. continue its march of greatness undaunted, or can the Dutch pull off an upset for the ages?

Christen Press (left) celebrates after scoring the U.S.'s first goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal against England. The U.S. won 2-1.

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U.S. Powers To Women's World Cup Final After Defeating England 2-1

5:19pm July 02, 2019

by Russell Lewis

The U.S. goes to its third straight finals after a hard-fought semifinal game.