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Businesswoman and philanthropist Michele Kang just made a historic donation to women’s soccer. Kang, owner of the professional soccer team Washington Spirit, has pledged $30 million to the girls and women’s programs of U.S. Soccer, the organization announced on Tuesday. It’s the largest donation ever made to the soccer body by a woman, as well as to girls and women’s soccer. “Michele Kang’s gift will transform soccer for women and girls in the United States,” said Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer. She also owns Olympique Lyonnais, a women soccer team that plays in France, and London City Lionesses, in England.
Persons: Michele Kang, Kang, ” Kang, “ Michele Kang’s, , Cindy Parlow Cone, , Alex Morgan, Organizations: Washington, U.S, Soccer, U.S . Soccer, U.S . National Women’s Soccer League, Olympique Lyonnais, London City Lionesses, CNBC Locations: United States, France, England, U.S
During their playing careers, Olympic medalists Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe helped propel women’s sports toward mainstream popularity, sparking conversations around equal pay and inclusion. In an interview with “Meet the Press,” Rapinoe and Bird spoke about their podcast, “A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe,” which had its initial run in 2020 and returned this summer. When Bird played in the Final Four for UConn in the early 2000s, Rapinoe said, the stadium was sold out. Megan Rapinoe, left, and Sue Bird during Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony in Seattle on June 11, 2023. Bird and Rapinoe share new episodes of their podcast every Wednesday.
Persons: Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, , Bird, Alex Morgan, Mia Hamm, Dawn Staley, ” Rapinoe, ” Bird, Scott Eklund, NBAE, , ’ ”, ’ ” Rapinoe Organizations: , Press, women’s, UConn, Getty, LeBron Locations: U.S, Seattle
SAN DIEGO — Fighting tears, Alex Morgan waved to the crowd and walked off the field for the last time on Sunday as she capped an impactful 15-year career. The two-time Women’s World Cup winner announced on Thursday she was pregnant with her second child and retiring from the game. Overall, it was her 150th career appearance in National Women’s Soccer League play. Morgan’s U.S. national team career was full of accomplishments, including World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, and an Olympic Gold medal in 2012. Morgan played in 224 matches for the U.S. national team, with 123 goals (fifth on the career list) and 53 assists (ninth).
Persons: Alex Morgan, subbing, ” Morgan, Morgan, Charlie, Joe Musgrove, , Jessica Berman, , Amber Brunner, equitably, Alex Organizations: DIEGO, San Diego Wave, North Carolina Courage, Women’s Soccer League, England, Portland Thorns, Wave, U.S ., U.S, Soccer, Community, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, men’s Locations: France, Morgan’s, U.S
CNN —US soccer star Alex Morgan waved an emotional goodbye to her professional career on Sunday, playing her final minutes in the San Diego Wave’s 4-1 loss to the North Carolina Courage. An emotional Morgan then took off her cleats in the middle of the pitch, before walking off the field in tears. Morgan signing autographs after her final career match. Meg Oliphant/Getty ImagesShe then emerged back onto the field after the final whistle to address the thousands of fans who had stayed on. Meg Oliphant/Getty ImagesMorgan announced her retirement last week with an emotional four-plus minute video on social media.
Persons: Alex Morgan, San Diego Wave’s, , Morgan, Meg Oliphant, , Charlie Organizations: CNN, San Diego, North Carolina Courage, Getty, United States Women’s National Locations: San, California
Despite a late push, she could not help her side finally overcome a USWNT in a gold medal match. After a cagey first half of today’s final, Swanson finally found space beyond the back line to break open a deadlocked match. It was a sequence worth of winning a gold medal and a fine way to mark a player’s 100th cap. But now, with a gold medal tucked under her arm, she definitely has the cachet to make whatever changes she wants. Hayes led the U.S. to its fifth Olympic gold medal.
Persons: Mallory Swanson, Korbin Albert, Swanson, Lorena, Marta, Ludmila, Seleção, Lindsey Horan, Alyssa Naeher, Jeff Rueter, Steph Yang, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Smith, Rodman, Carl Recine, Albert, IT'S MALLORY SWANSON, ike, oster, oots,, ince, ade, aris G ames., alf, hroughout, razil, inger, ong, unger, hape, hird, ames, ike H, J ane C ampbell, Organizations: U.S, women’s, Brazil, Triple, Getty, Portland Thorns, TEAM USA, FIRST, ust, aris G, eff Locations: U.S, Brazil, Brazilian, , jubilation, arta
The U.S. women's national soccer team is looking to continue its undefeated streak at this year's Olympics as the squad prepares for a second match against Germany in the semifinals. She became the youngest player on the women's squad to score in extra time in a knockout round at the Games since the 2004 Athens Olympics. Marc Atkins / Getty ImagesRodman, along with Sophia Smith, 23, and Mallory Swanson, 26, have been a defining feature of this new era of the U.S. women's national team so far. Winning against Germany would guarantee at least a silver medal as the team moves into the final match. The only other time the women's national team has gone undefeated at the Olympics was in 2012, which was also the last time the team won gold at the Games.
Persons: Trinity Rodman, Marc Atkins, Rodman, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Emma Hayes, Hayes, Swanson, Smith, Brad Smith, It's, Alex Morgan, Morgan, Lindsay Horan, Crystal Dunn, Rose Lavelle, Lavelle, Samantha Coffey, Korbin Albert, Coffey, Emily Fox Organizations: U.S, soccer team, Germany, Games, Olympics, Trinity, Japan, Getty, women's, American Locations: Germany, U.S, Athens, France
University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers will sign a name, image and likeness deal with the new women's basketball league Unrivaled, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Unrivaled was founded last year by Women's National Basketball Association players Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. In February, Bueckers announced she would forgo the 2024 WNBA Draft to return to UConn for her senior season. Unrivaled was started as a way to allow WNBA basketball players the option to play in the U.S. during their offseason. Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky was the first player from this year's WNBA rookie class to join the league.
Persons: Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Bueckers, Stewart, Collier, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Geno Auriemma, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, John Skipper, David Levy, Ashton Kutcher Organizations: UConn Huskies, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mortgage, University of Connecticut, CNBC, Women's National Basketball Association, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, UConn, Las Vegas Aces, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Bueckers, National Basketball Association Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, U.S
“We want to make this environment comfortable, but also know, you know, what the standard is – you’re here for a reason,” said Lindsey Horan, the midfielder who serves as the team’s captain. And we want to get back to being the best in the world.”“So, we need those players. It was arguably Hayes’ first tough decision as the manager of the women’s team after coming on board in late 2023 following a successful decade-plus at Chelsea FC in London. Even still, she is finding it easier than anticipated to get her team to come together. I cannot finish the ball for players, but I can certainly coach to put players in positions.”
Persons: Emma Hayes, , Lindsey Horan, , that’s, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Rose Lavelle, Alyssa Naeher, Hayes, Alex Morgan, Hayes ’, “ I’ve, Sam Coffey, Coffey, It’s, – Hayes, ” Hayes, It’ll, Mallory Swanson, who’s, Swanson, ” Swanson, it’s, Morgan, Smith, Rodman, Horan, , Carli Lloyd, Abby Wambach, Mia Hamm, I’m Organizations: Paris CNN —, US, National Team, Costa, Paris Games, Zambia, Stade de Nice, Chelsea FC, US women’s, USA, American, flailing Locations: Washington , DC, Costa Rica, France, Tokyo, Australia, New Zealand, Nice, London, Zambia
Read previewThe Coca-Cola Company is leveraging the 2024 Paris Olympics to connect with Gen Z as it approaches 100 years of sponsoring the Games. In Paris, Coca-Cola organized six free concerts to appeal to younger audiences during the 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic torch relays. Though the company said it considers Gen Z when creating campaigns, its Olympics marketing caters to all audiences. The Coca-Cola CompanyCola-Cola chose the athletes it's working with based on whether they share the same values as its campaign, "Celebrating Everyday Greatness." As such, Ross said an athlete doesn't have to be a gold medalist or have a huge social-media reach.
Persons: , Powerade, Brad Ross, Ross, Brooke Raboutou, Jordyn Barratt, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Bianca Costa, Angela Ruggiero, Sarah Rice, Athing Mu, Alex Morgan, doesn't, Manolo Arroyo Organizations: Service, Cola Company, Games, Business, Cola, Paris Games, International Olympic Committee, North America, Olympics, Olympic Games, US Olympic, Coca, Olympic, Paralympic Games Locations: Costa Coffee, Paris, North, Lujipeka, Costa, South Africa, New Zealand, France, India, US
In today's big story, we're looking at the mounting pressure President Joe Biden is facing to forgo his reelection campaign . The Clash's 1982 hit could be President Joe Biden's anthem these days as rumors swirl about his reelection bid. Under campaign finance law, the VP is the only candidate who can easily inherit the hundreds of millions of dollars raised by Biden's campaign . Patrick Semansky/AP Photo; BIBiden's first post-debate interview could ultimately decide his fate. In other newsAdvertisementWhat's happening todayA first look at Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos airs on ABC.
Persons: , he's, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Win McNamee, Chelsea Jia Feng, Joe Biden's, Biden, Insider's Bryan Metzger, Biden's, Donald Trump, Lloyd Doggett, Raúl Grijalva, Kamala Harris — hasn't, Harris, Patrick Semansky, George Stephanopoulos, Karine Jean, Pierre, CFRA, Berkshire Hathaway, Neil Shearing, Jensen Huang, Justin Sullivan, Rebecca Zisser, Caitlin Clark, Alex Morgan, Hailey Welch, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Labour Party, Business, Democratic, ABC News, New York Times, Trump, Berkshire, Economics, Saks, Saks Global, ABC Locations: New Mexico, Virginia, Biden's, New York, London
"When you invest in a jersey, that means you really appreciate that person, their character, and what they bring to the game," Krieger said. Sports Innovation Lab estimates the women's sports merchandise industry is worth $4 billion — conservatively. People simply don't know where to find merchandise — 32% of fans reported having an issue finding a seller for women's sports merchandise compared to just 18% of fans looking for men's, according to Sports Innovation Lab's 2024 Women's Sports Merchandise Survey. But while big brands are making strides in partnering with women's professional teams to create merchandise, the women's sports merch buying experience is still lacking. Building the women's game takes an ecosystem of collaboration involving fans, athletes, leagues, team sponsors, and retailers.
Persons: , Ali Krieger, Krieger, Mary Earps, Marc Atkins, Nike's, Aubrey Kingsbury, it's, Alyssa Naeher's, there's, didn't, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Puma, Bjørn Gulden, Arne Freundt, Dylan Buell, isn't, Angela Ruggiero, Ruggiero, Roy Rochlin, Stringer, " Krieger, Megan Gokey, Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, Sue Bird, Klarna, Billie Jean King's, Esther Kim's, Zach Boisjoly, we've Organizations: Service, National Women's Soccer League, FFC Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt, German, Business, FIFA, England, New York Times, Adidas, Puma, Nike, Washington Spirit, Chicago Red Stars, Innovation, Sports, Google, WNBA, WTA, Survey, NBA, Manchester United, AC Milan, Bloomberg, Indiana Fever's, Sports Innovation, Realty Trust, Professional Women's Hockey League, League, Media, Sports Foundation, NCAA, New York, Gotham FC, New York Liberty Locations: Germany, Morocco, Esther Kim's Playa, New Jersey, New
Washington CNN —US women’s soccer legend Alex Morgan will not be on the team’s roster for the Olympic Games next month in Paris, a symbol of the changing of the guard going on inside the women’s national team. The 22-player roster, which includes 18 players going to Paris and four alternates, includes only eight players from the 2020 Olympics, which were held in 2021 in Tokyo, and 10 members of the 2023 World Cup team. She acknowledged the roster for Paris will have less experienced players than previous tournaments with an eye toward development. “I’m not looking backwards, we have to look forward with a group of players that have put that World Cup behind them. And we’re very much looking forward to sort of building on the work, you know, post-the World Cup.
Persons: Alex Morgan, Emma Hayes, Hayes, Morgan, I’m, ” Hayes, , there’s, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher, Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Casey Krueger, Jenna Nighswonger, Emily Sonnett, Korbin Albert, Sam Coffey, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Catarina Macario, Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Jane Campbell, Hal Hershfelt, Croix Bethune, Lynn Williams, I’ve, Organizations: Washington CNN, Olympic Games, Tokyo Games, , Paris, Locations: Paris, Tokyo, France
The black T-shirt spells it out in capital letters: “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports.”In the past few months, the message has been hard to miss. Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team, kicked off a social media frenzy when she wore the shirt for a pregame interview in January. The comedian and actor Jason Sudeikis wore a version with yellow lettering to the women’s N.C.A.A. Jimmy Fallon got one on “The Tonight Show” as a gift from the recently retired W.N.B.A. The shirt, which was created by a company co-founded by Ms. Bird, has become an unofficial uniform as viewership of women’s basketball has soared, and women’s sports in general have seen greater momentum.
Persons: Dawn Staley, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Sue Bird, Bird, Megan Ramos, , Ramos, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, Chloe Kim Organizations: , University of South, “ Shipping, Togethxr
A new women's basketball league has attracted a star-studded roster of investors from the media and sports world at a time when ratings and general interest in the WNBA and other professional women's leagues is rising. Unrivaled, the pro women's basketball league founded last year by New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier of the WNBA, said Thursday that it had closed on a seed funding round ahead of its January launch. Athletes will be given equity in the new league, and Unrivaled said it will also feature contract opportunities that will offer the highest average salary in women's pro sports league history. Many female athletes play in other countries when the WNBA season ends to boost their earnings potential. Unrivaled's season will run from January to March and feature 30 of the top women's basketball players across six teams for a 3-on-3, compressed full court style of play on a soundstage in Miami.
Persons: Napheesa Collier, New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart, John Skipper, Turner, David Levy, Ann Sarnoff, Star Carmelo Anthony, Alex Morgan, David, Skipper, Alex Bazzell, Stewart, Collier Organizations: Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Target, New York, ESPN, Warner Bros, NBA, U.S, soccer, Meadowlark Media, WNBA Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, New, Minnesota, U.S, Miami
Learn moreThe inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup has kicked off, and we've found multiple options on how to watch a free live stream of all the matches. YouTube is the best bet for free streaming in many countries, but there are a few other region-specific options as well. In the US, you can access live streams with commentary through a subscription to Paramount Plus. If you find that you don't have access to the free Concacaf live streams in your country, we'll show you how to access them using a VPN (virtual private network). How to watch Concacaf live streams in the USAFor US viewers, all matches will be available to stream live on Paramount Plus.
Persons: we've, you'll, Alex Morgan, you've, we'll, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Concacaf, YouTube, Paramount Plus, USA, Paramount Locations: USA, Argentina
The Inter Miami star, World Cup champion and global soccer icon will headline a Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra, the brand announced Thursday. It’ll be Messi’s first Super Bowl commercial and adds to his massive advertising reach in the U.S. and globally. The Super Bowl spot is part of the beer’s sizable investment in soccer. It’s also expected that Ultra will partner with the men's World Cup when it comes to the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2026 — when Messi and Argentina will aim to defend their title. He scored twice in the most recent World Cup final in 2022 that Argentina won against France on penalty kicks.
Persons: — Lionel Messi, He’ll, Messi, Michelob, It’s, , , Serena Williams, Tony Romo, Jimmy Butler, Rickie Fowler, Alex Morgan, Canelo Alvarez, ___ Organizations: MIAMI, Inter Miami, Anheuser, Busch, Copa America, Messi, Adidas, Gatorade, International, Royal, Apple, Super, advertising's, Bushwood Country, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Heat, Argentina, France, League Locations: football’s, U.S, Las Vegas, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Royal Caribbean,
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's indoor golf league, TGL, has postponed its inaugural season by a year until the start of 2025, the organization said Monday. But TGL delayed the season, which was expected to start in January, after speaking to key partners. "This decision came after reviewing short-term solutions, potential construction timelines, player schedules, and the primetime sports television calendar," the league said in a statement. TGL, which counts the PGA Tour as a partner, was founded by McIlroy, Woods and former NBC executive Mike McCarthy. The trio wants to create a primetime indoor golf league to attract new fans to the sport at as the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, and then its proposed merger with the PGA Tour, left golf at a crossroads.
Persons: Woods, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's, TGL, McIlroy, Mike McCarthy, LIV Golf, Steve Cohen, Arthur Blank, Alexis Ohanian, Serena, Venus Williams, Stephen Curry, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Morgan, Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo, Josh Allen, Rosalyn Durant Organizations: Northern, Augusta National Golf Club, Tiger, SoFi, NBC, PGA Tour, Atlanta Falcons, Fenway Sports Group, ESPN Locations: United States, Augusta , Georgia, Palm Beach Gardens , Florida, Saudi
Tiger Woods couldn't be more involved with primetime TGL unless he had built the arena. Woods, Rory McIlroy and former Golf Channel president Mike McCarley are founding partners in TMRW Sports, the sports and entertainment company behind TGL. “Having the opportunity to not only compete, but also own a team to represent Jupiter is an exciting next chapter for me,” Woods said Tuesday. Woods referred to TGL as a “modern twist of traditional golf” that ultimately will make it more accessible by leaning the glitz of technology. The prize fund is $21 million, with $9 million going to the winning team and players eventually getting equity in the league.
Persons: He's, Woods, David Blitzer, Rory McIlroy, Mike McCarley, ” Woods, Woods hasn't, ” McCarley, McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Tyrrell Hatton, Arthur Blank, Alexis Ohanian, Venus Williams, Alex Morgan, Michelle Wie West, Steven Cohen, Marc Lasry, Stephen Curry, Blitzer, , I've, , , LIV, TGL, Collin Morikawa, Bradley Organizations: TGR Ventures, Jupiter, Golf Channel, TMRW Sports, , SoFi, ESPN, Technology, Fenway Sports Group, New England, Keegan, Atlanta, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Mets, Avenue, Fund, Golden State, , Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Cleveland Guardians, Washington Commanders, Real Salt Lake, Crystal Palace FC, Premier League, Ryder, Saudi, LIV Golf Locations: Palm Beach Gardens , Florida, Los Angeles, Boston, Serena, New York, San Francisco, Golden, American, Real Salt, LIV .
Jill Ellis Still Wants to Win
  + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Claire Fahy | More About Claire Fahy | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +2 min
As she listened to him describe the type of team he wanted to create, she realized she could be the one to do it. “I was like, ‘Ron, you know, I didn’t go to Wharton,’” Ellis said, referencing the business school at the University of Pennsylvania. One thing Ellis didn’t need to learn, though, is that the key to the franchise’s overall success would be wins on the field. For the Wave’s second signing, Ellis went with Alex Morgan, the face of American soccer. When it came time for Ellis to find a manager, she was committed to hiring a woman.
Persons: Ellis, Ron Burkle, , Ron, ’ ” Ellis, , Abby Dahlkemper, Alex Morgan, Jill, ” Dahlkemper, Casey Stoney Organizations: U.S, University of Pennsylvania, University of California Locations: Wharton, Los Angeles, England
Staged in partnership with the PGA Tour, the televised indoor golf league – the TGL – is the brainchild of TMRW Sports, a company co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy, and will feature 15 of the world’s current top 20-ranked men’s players. Here’s everything you need to know about the competition before it tees off on January 9. Meanwhile TGL New York is led by New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen and his family office, Cohen Private Ventures. How to watchThe first two-hour match will air on ESPN and ESPN+ from 9 p.m. ET (1 a.m. GMT) on Tuesday January 9, with the second match aired a week later at 7 p.m.
Persons: Woods, Steph Curry, Williams, Rory McIlroy, TGL, ” Woods, , , TGL Who’s, Justin Thomas, Arhthur, Blank, McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Wyndham Clark, Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Brian Harman, Richard Heathcote, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, Cam Young, Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler, Thomas, Sahith Theegala, Lucas Glover, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, Billy Horschel, Kevin Kisner, Serena, Venus Williams, Alexis Ohanian, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Michelle Wie, Marc Lasry’s, Curry, Andre Iguodala, Klay Thompson, Steven A, Cohen Organizations: CNN, PGA Tour, TMRW Sports, NBA, NFL, Premier League, Palm Beach State College, Atlanta, GC, The Home Depot, MLS, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, TGL, ESPN, Fenway Sports Group, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Penguins, NASCAR’s RFK Racing, English Premier League football club Liverpool . Los, Reddit, National Women’s Soccer League, Angel City FC, Women’s National, Sports Fund, Golden State Warriors, New York Mets, Private Ventures, ABC Locations: Florida, American, Palm, LAGC, TGL New York
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Alex Morgan missed a penalty at the end of the first half and the United States settled for a scoreless draw with Colombia in an exhibition game on Thursday night. The game, played in chilly temperatures in the mid-30s, was the first of two matches against Colombia. 22 in the world, advanced to the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup this past summer for the first time. Colombia, which has also qualified for the Olympics, had not played since the World Cup. Catalina Usme, who scored two goals during the World Cup, was unavailable because of an injury.
Persons: — Alex Morgan, Morgan's, , Emily Sonnett, Cafeteras, Twila Kilgore, Becky Sauerbrunn, “ It's, it's, I'm, ” Sauerbrunn, we've, ” Sophia Smith, Smith, Natalia Girlaldo, Jaedyn Shaw, Linda Caicedo, Catalina Usme, Angela Marsiglia, Nelson Abadía, ___ Organizations: Colombia, England, Paris Olympics, U.S, Soccer, Olympics, Real Mardrid Locations: SANDY, Utah, United States, Colombia, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Frisco , Texas, China
"It has been such an honour to be able to wear this shirt, play with all these players and live out my childhood dream," Rapinoe said at the end of the game. With 203 caps and 63 goals for her national team, the veteran played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019, and helped the U.S. to claimed the Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games. Her activism and off-field personality brought her to achieve household fame after supporting causes such as LGBT+ rights, speaking out against racism and standing up for equal pay in women's soccer. Rapinoe is scheduled to play her last National Women's Soccer League regular-season game with OL Reign on Oct. 6 against Washington Spirit in Seattle. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Alex Morgan, Emily Sonnett, Ballon, Lindsey Horan, Rapinoe, Angelica Medina, Michael Perry Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, South Africa, Soldier, Trinity Rodman's, Ballon d'Or, Women's Soccer League, Washington Spirit, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, U.S, Chicago, soccer, Seattle, Mexico City
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
Twice US World Cup champion Ertz bows out
  + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
[1/2] Sep 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; United States midfielder Julie Ertz (8) acknowledges the crowd as she walks the field after the match against South Africa at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSept 21 (Reuters) - Two-time World Cup champion Julie Ertz bid farewell to professional soccer with a 3-0 U.S. victory over South Africa in a friendly in Cincinnati on Thursday. Ertz, a twice Female Player of the Year who played a key role in the team's World Cup winning campaigns in 2015 and 2019, was given an emotional send off with fans holding up messages of appreciation throughout the contest. Some were hoping that Ertz, who took an 18-month break prior to this year's Women's World Cup to give birth to her son Madden, might be convinced to stay on through next year's Paris Olympics but she said her priorities had changed. "I've got a little boy that I'm exciting to spend my time with," said Ertz, who is married to NFL tight end Zach Ertz.
Persons: Julie Ertz, Aaron Doster, Ertz, Madden, I've, Zach Ertz, Striker Alex Morgan, She's, Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rory Carroll, Michael Perry Organizations: South, TQL, NFL, Women's Soccer League, Chicago Red Stars, Angel City FC, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Cincinnati , Ohio, USA, United States, South Africa, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Australia, Chicago
CNN —The soccer world has rallied behind Jenni Hermoso, leaving Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales looking increasingly isolated as the pressure builds on him a week after his unwanted kiss on the Spain star at the Women’s World Cup final last Sunday. It was a week ago that Rubiales kissed Hermoso after the player had collected her winners’ medal, an incident seen by millions of viewers around the world. It was a visual representation of the global solidarity which has marked women’s soccer this week. San Diego Wave shows support for Jenni Hermoso. That solidarity extended into men’s soccer too with Cadiz and Sevilla both showing their support for Hermoso at their respective matches on Saturday, while Spanish soccer icons Xavi and Iniesta voiced their disapproval of Rubiales’ behavior.
Persons: Jenni Hermoso, Luis Rubiales, Andrés Iniesta, Rubiales, Jorge Vilda, ” Vilda, Hermoso, Spain’s, Vilda, ” Hermoso, , , Jenni ’, Jennifer Hermoso ”, Houston Dash, Contigo Jenni, Jenni, Alex Morgan –, Nathan Ray Seebeck, La, Iniesta, Somos Jenni, Yolanda Díaz, Jennifer Hermoso, Fran Santiago, Xavi Organizations: CNN, Spanish, Spain, FIFA, Hermoso, Milan, Atletico Madrid, Houston, National Women’s Soccer League, KS, Orlando Pride, San Diego Wave, Diego Wave, USA, Sports, Reuters, Sevilla, Getty Locations: Spain, Spanish, , Madrid, La Roja’s, Cadiz, Barcelona
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