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(AP) — Vanessa DiBernardo scored the first goal for Kansas City in its new stadium and the Current held off the Portland Thorns 5-4 on Saturday in the regular-season opener for the National Women's Soccer League. Rookie Ellie Wheeler scored moments later and the Current built a 3-1 lead by halftime. It was the first game at CPKC Stadium, which the team says is the first U.S. stadium built expressly for women’s pro soccer. Andonovski also coached two seasons with the Reign before taking over the U.S. national team. Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, part of the Current's ownership group, kicked off the game with a “K.C., baby!” chant.

Persons: — Vanessa DiBernardo, Shelby Hogan, DiBernardo, Ellie Wheeler, Bia Zaneratto, Kristen Hamilton, Alex Pfeiffer, Sophia Smith, Janine Beckie, Smith, Hamilton, Pfeiffer, Beckie's, Vlatko Andonovski, Andonovski, Patrick Mahomes, ___ Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City, Portland Thorns, National Women's Soccer League, ABC, ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, Portland, U.S, FC Kansas City, U.S . Locations: KANSAS, Mo, U.S, Missouri, Brazil, Brittany

☆ How NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman led the league out of crisis to revive women's soccer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, speaks during a panel on women's professional soccer at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Feb. 10, 2024. In 2019, Berman became the first female deputy commissioner of a men's professional sports league, joining the National Lacrosse League. Taking the fieldBerman took the helm at the women's soccer league after allegations were made of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct across several teams. She also brought the first-ever million-dollar prize pool to U.S. women's soccer. She's also lured big-name investors, selling them on her new vision for professional women's soccer.

Persons: Jessica Berman, Omar Vega, Berman, Gary Bettman, Sally Yates, Yates, She's, lister Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Eli Manning, Kevin Durant, Carli Lloyd, Sofia Huerta, Delanie Sheehan, Ben Nichols, Sportico Organizations: National Women’s Soccer League, Hilton Anatole, Getty, New, National Women's Soccer League, CNBC, National Hockey League, NHL, National Lacrosse League, U.S, Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns, Hollywood, Seattle, NY Gotham FC, Women's Soccer League, Snapdragon, Amazon, Angel City FC Locations: Dallas, New York City, NJ, San Diego, Angeles

☆ Venue renamed 'Christine Sinclair Place' for Canada soccer great's final game
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 27 (Reuters) - BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, will be renamed "Christine Sinclair Place" for one night next week in honour of the captain's final match with the women's international team, Canada Soccer said on Monday. Sinclair, who is the world's all-time leading international goalscorer, announced her retirement from the Canada women's national team in October and her final game will be on Dec. 5 against Australia. "The legacy of Christine's career has and will live on beyond her tremendous accomplishments on the field," Canada Soccer President Charmaine Crooks said in a news release. The 40-year-old Sinclair's international career includes a record 190 goals for Canada, an Olympic gold medal and six World Cup appearances. Sinclair still plans to play for Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League next season and after that expects to remain involved with the game in some capacity.

Persons: Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, Charmaine Crooks, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: women's, Canada Soccer, Canada women's, Australia, Sinclair, Canada, Portland Thorns, National Women's Soccer League, Thomson Locations: Vancouver , British Columbia, Toronto

☆ Brazil's Kerolin named NWSL's Most Valuable Player
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 15, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit midfielder Paige Metayer (26) makes a tackle against North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin Nicoli (9) during the second half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 10 (Reuters) - Brazil forward Kerolin of North Carolina Courage has been named the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable Player, the league said on Friday. Kerolin, who scored a career-high 10 goals in 19 games during her second NWSL season and finished as the Golden Boot runner-up, is the first South American-born player and fourth international to win the league's highest individual honor. The 23-year-old Kerolin, who played at the Women's World Cup, led North Carolina to the third seed in the NWSL six-team playoffs where they were eliminated in the opening round. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Paige Metayer, Kerolin, Geoff Burke, North Carolina Courage, Sam Coffey, Sophia Smith, San Diego Wave's Naomi Girma, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: District of Columbia, Washington, North Carolina Courage, Audi Field, USA, North Carolina, Portland, Portland Thorns , Kansas City Current's, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, Brazil, American, North Carolina, Portland Thorns , Kansas, San, Toronto

The National Women's Soccer League is looking to add a 16th team, Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday. Gotham FC plays OL Reign for the league title on Saturday night. Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesBerman said ticket sales to NWSL games grew 36% this season and average attendance at games was up 26 percent. Last month, OL Reign attracted a record NWSL crowd of 34,130 to Lumen Field in Seattle for Megan Rapinoe's farewell match. The sale of both OL Reign and the Portland Thorns is progressing, with deals expected to be announced by the end of this year, Berman said.

Persons: Jessica Berman, “, ” Berman, Berman, Lumen, Megan Rapinoe's, we've, ___ Organizations: Women's Soccer League, Utah Royals, Bay FC, Gotham FC, ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, San Diego Wave, CBS, Portland Locations: Northern California, Boston, U.S, Seattle

☆ Rapinoe adds final stop on farewell tour with NWSL Championship
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 5, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) controls the ball against San Diego Wave FC forward Rachel Hill (3) and defender Christen Westphal (20) in the first half during the National Womens Soccer League Semifinal between San Diego Wave and OL Reign at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit:... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreNEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Two-times Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe has added one final stop on her farewell tour, with her OL Reign side beating the top-ranked San Diego Wave to reach the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship on Saturday. "The fairytale is Pinoe and Kriegs, it's a great story," OL Reign coach Laura Harvey told reporters. OL Reign will play Gotham FC on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (+1day 0100 GMT) at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rachel Hill, Christen Westphal, Ballon, Ali Krieger, Rose Lavelle, Veronica Latsko's, Krieger, Pinoe's, it's, Laura Harvey, Amy Tennery, Christian Radnedge Organizations: San Diego Wave FC, National Womens Soccer, Semifinal, San Diego Wave, Diego Wave, Women's Soccer League, New Zealand, Gotham FC, San, Gotham, Portland Thorns, Saturday, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, United States, Australia, New, Reign's, San Diego, Seattle, York, New Jersey, New York

☆ Canada's Sinclair soaking it all in as international career nears end
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Frank Pingue | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 26 (Reuters) - Canada's Christine Sinclair never backed down from pressure-packed situations throughout her illustrious career but admitted on Thursday that she was looking forward to a stress-free end to her international career over the coming weeks. "Just trying to soak it all in," Sinclair said in her first official press conference since she announced her retirement last week. The 40-year-old Sinclair's international career includes a record 190 goals for Canada in 327 games, an Olympic gold medal and six World Cup appearances. When Canada's World Cup hopes ended in the group stage after a thrashing by hosts Australia in July Sinclair knew she did not want her international career to end on that note. "I thought that was going to be it, I was going to walk off and not say a word and just be done," said Sinclair.

Persons: Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, I'm, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: Brazil, Australia, Canada, Portland Thorns, National Women's Soccer League, Thomson Locations: Canada, Montreal, Halifax, British Columbia, Jamaica, Portland, Toronto

☆ Sinclair to end Canada career against Australia in December
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Canada Training - Olympic Park, Melbourne, Australia - July 24, 2023 Canada's Christine Sinclair during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 23 (Reuters) - Striker Christine Sinclair will wrap up her illustrious international career in a two-match series at home to Australia in early December, Canada Soccer said on Monday. Canada, who were eliminated by Australia in the group phase of this year's Women's World Cup, will face the Matildas on Dec. 1 and Dec. 5 in British Columbia. "Competing against a top opposition in Australia will be critical in our preparation ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics," said Canada head coach Bev Priestman. The 40-year-old Sinclair's international career includes a record 190 goals for Canada in 327 games, an Olympic gold medal and six World Cup appearances. Last month, Sinclair helped Canada clinch a Paris Olympic berth with a win over Jamaica in Toronto.

Persons: Christine Sinclair, Hannah Mckay, Striker Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, Bev Priestman, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Canada, Canada Soccer, Portland Thorns, National Women's Soccer League, Australia, Jamaica, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Melbourne, Australia, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver, Toronto

☆ Christine Sinclair: Record goalscorer announces retirement from international soccer
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Christine Sinclair, one of the most decorated soccer players of all time, has announced her retirement from the international game, effective at the end of the year. “You’ll learn Canadian women’s national team players were playing for $10 a day. “You will stand up to your federation to push forward on a landmark equal pay agreement for the national team. “Here I am preparing to tie the bow on an unbelievable international career shared with so many incredible teammates, coaches, support staff, fans and of course family. While Sinclair will be retiring from international football, the Portland Thorns star hints at an encore for her NWSL side.

Persons: Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, “, ” Sinclair, “ You’ll, Julie Ertz, Martin Bernetti, ” Organizations: CNN, Canadian, Globe, Olympic Games, Canadian national, women’s, Getty, ”, Brazil, Portland Thorns Locations: Vancouver, Canada, US, AFP, ” Canada, – Portland

CHICAGO (AP) — Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday. The 38-year-old Rapinoe was presented a framed jersey representing her 203 games with the United States prior to the win, and she raised her arms as the crowd roared. Rapinoe let them flow following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer’s Women’s World Cup, knowing it would be her last tournament with the national team. She entered her final match for the United States with 63 goals, including two directly from corner kicks at the Olympics. At the 2019 World Cup in France, she scored six goals and took home the Golden Ball as top player.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Emily Sonnett, Rodman, Alex Morgan, Rapinoe, Sonnett, she's, Sue Bird, Joe Biden, Colin Kaepernick, ___ Organizations: CHICAGO, South Africa, U.S, United, Portland Thorns, men’s, San Francisco 49ers, Soccer Locations: United States, South, Sweden, Seattle, France

Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. Rapinoe sobbed following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer's Women's World Cup, knowing it would be her final tournament with the national team. "I’ve just loved every moment of my career,” she said through tears at the World Cup last month in Australia. At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals, including a penalty in the final against the Netherlands. Rapinoe led her team's long fight for equal pay with their men's national team, which started with an EEOC complaint back in 2016.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, I’ve, ”, “ I’ll, Kelley O'Hara, There's, Christine Sinclair, “ I’ve, We’re, she’s, ” Sinclair, She’s, Ballon, Megan, Lynn Williams, Donald Trump’s, “ She’s, Jill Ellis, Colin Kaepernick, —, ” Rapinoe Organizations: Portland, Chicago's, Rapinoe, University of Portland, Pilots, Portland Pilots, FIFA, Ballon d'Or, national, U.S, Soccer, House, San Francisco 49ers, Sweden, soccer's Locations: Sweden, Australia, U.S, United States, South Africa, Seattle, Portland, Canada, France, Netherlands, New York City

☆ Sophia Smith stars as USWNT eases past Vietnam in its Women’s World Cup opener
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) kicked off their Women’s World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory against Vietnam. A brace from US soccer’s newest superstar Sophia Smith and a late goal from Lindsey Horan was enough to give the defending champion a dream start as it begins a historic World Cup campaign. The USWNT are chasing a third World Cup in a row and could not have asked for a better start,dominating proceedings from the outset before Smith opened the scoring just 14 minutes into her World Cup debut. The Portland Thorns forward squeezed the ball into the net – albeit with a much scrappier effort than her opener. As chances came and went for the USWNT, it took more brilliant work from Smith to extend the lead.

Persons: Sophia Smith, Lindsey Horan, Smith, Horan, Alex Morgan, Andrew Cornaga, Trinity Rodman, Morgan, Trần Thị Kim Thanh, Phil Walter, ” Smith, “ We’re, Vlatko Andonovski, ” Organizations: CNN, US Women’s National, Vietnam, Portland, Getty Locations: Vietnam

☆ Canada headlines second day of Women’s World Cup action as Olympic champion faces Nigeria
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The Women’s World Cup is finally here and the tournament’s second day of action holds plenty of intriguing storylines. Olympic champion Canada kicks off its campaign in the opening game of Friday’s action, before one of the Women’s World Cup debutants – the Philippines – make its bow at the worldwide event. Nigeria vs. CanadaCanada is considered one of the favorites to compete for the Women’s World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand following its recent success. I know being in the World Cup is going to bring a lot of awareness. From 1995 onwards, only three World Cup debutants have won their opening match at a World Cup.

Persons: La Roja, Christine Sinclair, Adriana Leon, Allysha Chapman, Kadeisha Buchanan, Shelina Zadorsky, Ashley Lawrence, Sinclair, Julie Ertz, Jack GruberUSA, Bev Priestman, ” Priestman, ”, Sarina Bolden, Bolden, ” Bolden, “, Jason McCawley, Alisha Lehmann, Inka Grings, ” Lehmann, ’, Alexia Putellas, Jennifer Hermoso, Putellas –, Juan Manuel Serrano Arce, Raquel Rodríguez Cedeño Organizations: CNN, Canada, La, . Canada, Sinclair, Olympic Games, Olympics, FIFA, Super Falcons, Republic of Ireland, Dunedin, –, soccer team, Western Sydney Wanderers, Western United, New, ”, Wellington Regional, Women’s Champions League, Portland Thorns Locations: Philippines, Costa Rica, Qatar, Nigeria, Canada, Melbourne, Switzerland, Dunedin, Wellington, Spain, . Canada Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Tokyo, Sweden, Republic of, Zealand, Norway, Ecuador, ” Spain, Barcelona, Panama

☆ 'I'm still cool': US World Cup squad bridges generational divide
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Jun 23, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith (9) celebrates a goal in the second half against the Washington Spirit at Providence Park. Building chemistry on a World Cup squad is no easy feat, as players who once regarded one another as club foes must bond as team mates in a span of a few weeks, forming a cohesive unit. Veteran forward Megan Rapinoe turns 38 next month and finds herself on the same squad as 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson. Thompson and 21-year-old forward Trinity Rodman count retired great Carli Lloyd's goal from half-field the 2015 World Cup final as a pivotal memory from their childhood. Five of their team mates this year were on the team with Lloyd when it happened.

Persons: Sophia Smith, Craig Mitchelldyer, Smith, ribbing, Tupac, Vlatko Andonovski, Megan Rapinoe, Alyssa Thompson, Thompson, Trinity Rodman, Carli Lloyd's, Lloyd, Crystal Dunn, Marcel, Dunn, Amy Tennery, Lincoln Organizations: Portland Thorns FC, Washington Spirit, Providence, U.S, United States, Thomson Locations: Portland , Oregon, USA, Australia, New Zealand, U.S, Los Angeles

☆ Veterans Rapinoe, Morgan named in U.S. World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Jun 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) is seen before the game against the Kansas City Current at Lumen Field. Five players, Rapinoe, Morgan, midfielder Julie Ertz, defender Kelley O’Hara and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were part of the victorious U.S. World Cup squads in 2015 and 2019. The top-ranked Americans are fielding one of their least experienced squads in recent memory, with 14 of the 23 players going to their first World Cup, compared to 11 in 2019 and seven in 2015. Sam's sister and fellow midfielder, Kristie Mewis, was included in the roster for her first World Cup at age 32. Her Gotham FC team mate, Lynn Williams, also made the cut for the global showpiece tournament for the first time at age 30.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Michael Thomas Shroyer, Alex Morgan, Vlatko Andonovski, Alyssa Thompson, Naomi Girma, Savannah DeMelo, Andonovski, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Morgan, Julie Ertz, Kelley O’Hara, Alyssa Naeher, Mallory Swanson, Becky Sauerbrunn, Catarina Macario, Sam Mewis, Kristie Mewis, Lynn Williams, Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O'Hara, Emily Sonnett, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan, Amy Tennery, Ed Osmond Organizations: Kansas, Lumen, YORK, Savannah, Women's Soccer League, U.S, Gotham FC, Washington, North, Courage, Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns FC, Diego Wave FC, NY Gotham FC, Racing Louisville FC, FC, Olympique Lyonnais, San Diego Wave FC, Angel, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, States, Australia, New Zealand, NJ, Angel, New York

☆ Arsenal's Wienroither latest to suffer ACL injury in women's game
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) - Arsenal's Austria defender Laura Wienroither is the latest player in the women's game to rupture an anterior cruciate ligament after the club confirmed her injury on Thursday. Wienroither, 24, sustained the injury in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final defeat by Wolfsburg on Monday. She is the fourth Arsenal player to rupture an ACL this season after England captain Leah Williamson, England forward Beth Mead and Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema. Studies have found women in sports that involve sudden deceleration or changing direction such as soccer are up to six times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than men. The prevalence of injuries in women's soccer in recent times has led to calls for better research.

☆ A lot of money is on the line for women's pro soccer in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Restore faith in women's soccer and grow the business. The league averaged 37 sponsorship deals per team, which is more than any other women's sport, according to sports data and intelligence platform Sponsor United. Women's pro soccer valuations are also soaring. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman speaks during the 2023 NWSL Draft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Culture changeOL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) scores on a penalty kick during the second half of the National Womens Soccer League game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and OL Reign on September 21, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

☆ NWSL Set to Expand With Record-Setting $50 Million Franchise Fees
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Jessica Toonkel | Rachel Bachman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Portland Thorns FC pose with the trophy after winning the NWSL Championship in 2022. The National Women’s Soccer League is in advanced discussions to expand by three teams, according to people familiar with the situation, with two of those teams set to pay around $50 million each in franchise fees that dwarf previous payments required to enter the league. The new teams are set to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston and Utah. The Bay Area and Boston groups each have agreed to pay about $50 million for a team. Owners in Utah will pay between $2 million and $5 million, an arrangement agreed to a few years ago.

☆ NWSL bans four coaches, fines teams after misconduct inquiry
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jan 9 (Reuters) - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has handed lifetime bans to four former coaches and fined the Chicago Red Stars and Portland Thorns $1.5 million and $1 million respectively, part of sweeping sanctions from a misconduct inquiry. An independent investigator brought in by U.S. Soccer found last year that abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the NWSL. Former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley, Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly, Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames and Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke will each be subject to "permanent exclusion" from the league. Arnim Whisler, who owns the Red Stars, and Thorns owner Merritt Paulson have agreed to sell their teams. The NWSL is compelling the owners of both teams to hire sporting staff that is "completely distinct" from their respective men's teams.

☆ Thorns' Smith voted U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 6 (Reuters) - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) MVP Sophia Smith was voted the 2022 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, the sport's governing body said on Friday, after scoring 11 goals for the national team last year. The 22-year-old forward helped the Portland Thorns to their third NWSL final and scored three braces in international matches. Smith is widely expected to feature in the upcoming World Cup, where the Americans will battle for an unprecedented third successive title. "She is a special player with special qualities, but the best thing is that has the humbleness, work ethic and drive to keep developing all aspects of her game," said U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Independent investigation of US women's professional soccer reveals 'widespread misconduct' by those in positions of power
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The National Women’s Soccer League and its players’ union have released a 128-page independent investigation report following a 14-month inquiry into accusations of “discrimination, harassment, abuse (physical, emotional or sexual) and retaliation” within the women’s professional league. The joint investigative team, which included members from two law firms, found “widespread misconduct directed at NWSL players” by those in positions of power. Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Oregon, on October 6, 2021. Following Wednesday’s release of the new report, US Soccer released a statement acknowledging the misconduct which mirrored incidents detailed in the Yates report. US officials said a committee looking at implementing recommendations in the Yates report should announce “a robust action plan” by the end of January.

☆ Rhian Wilkinson: Portland Thorns FC head coach resigns at players' request following a 'friendship' with a player
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rhian Wilkinson has resigned as the head coach of the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) at the request of the players following her “friendship” with a player, she said Friday. “During my time as the Thorns coach, a player and I formed a friendship that turned into more complex emotions,” Wilkinson wrote on Twitter. “The Portland Thorns and Coach Wilkinson followed all League processes and policies and fully cooperated with this investigation,” NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement posted on Portland’s website. “The investigative process and player and staff willingness to use human resources and league reporting is critically important,” Wilkinson tweeted. Wilkinson led the club to a 10-3-9 record and Portland’s league-best third championship in her only season as head coach.

☆ Inside TikTok's push to win over the global sports community, from setting up concerts for the NHL to sponsoring a women's rugby championship
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Colin Salao | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The company has leaned in, setting up sponsorship deals with teams and leagues. Tune into a professional rugby match in one of Europe's Six Nations leagues and it's impossible to miss TikTok's branding plastered all over the field. Twelve of the top 25 fastest growing brands on TikTok between March 2021 and March 2022 were sports teams or leagues. The company has even tested streaming live games that are shot vertically to match TikTok's video format. Enya Breen of Ireland kicks a late try conversion during a TikTok Women's Six Nations match on April 30, 2022.

☆ Portland Thorns Win NWSL Title, Capping Season of Off-Field Turmoil
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Rachel Bachman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Sophia Smith scored the game’s opening goal for the Portland Thorns in the NWSL title game. WASHINGTON—The Portland Thorns entered Saturday night’s National Women’s Soccer League title game with a difficult assignment: to win a championship for the team whose management is at the heart of a league-wide scandal over the sexual abuse and harassment of players. Yet the Thorns capped a season of turmoil with a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Current for the league championship in front of 17,624 at Audi Field.

☆ Portland Thorns defeat Kansas City Current to win the 2022 NWSL championship
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —The Portland Thorns defeated the Kansas City Current to win the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League championship on Saturday. The 2-0 victory at the Audi Field in Washington DC gives the Thorns their third championship in team history. Portland had an early lead during Saturday’s game with Thorns striker Sophia Smith scoring the first goal four minutes into the match. The 22-year-old Smith became the youngest regular-season MVP in NWSL history this season. In the second half, Kansas City’s Addisyn Merrick netted an own goal to extend Portland’s lead.

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