U.S. Women’s Soccer Coach Held a News Conference in a London Pub

“Thankfully it still smells of fart and feet,” Emma Hayes said of returning to Underworld, a black-walled basement club.

Sports - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged to donate $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation's women's and girls' programs, the USSF announced Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

How U.S. Women’s Soccer Has Struck a Balance Between Celebration and Evaluation

It’s hard to disagree with the approach from Coach Emma Hayes after a successful October window, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style

The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Historic season of U.S. women's soccer to culminate in epic title showdown

A historic season of women's soccer is culminating in an epic title showdown. The Washington Spirit will square off with the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League championship.

Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago

Longtime U.S. Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher Plans to Retire

Naeher is the only American goalkeeper to earn a shutout in a World Cup final and an Olympic gold medal game.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Emma Hayes calls top coaching award 'huge honor,' believes awards body treats women's soccer as 'afterthought'

Hayes won the Women's Johan Cruyff Award for her work coaching Chelsea and the USWNT

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women's soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal

Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has been fired after an independent review of a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics

Sports - ABC News - November 12

CEO makes largest-ever donation to 'undervalued' U.S. Soccer women's and girls programs

Businesswoman and philanthropist Michele Kang just made a historic donation to women’s soccer.

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang makes $30 million investment in U.S. Soccer women's and girls' programs

Kang's is the largest philanthropic investment in women's and girls' soccer in the federation's history

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

London conference hears UK and Israeli criticism of conduct of Gaza war

Speakers at event call for commitment to a two-state solution and urge Labour government to do more. Middle East crisis – live updates Criticism of the Israeli government and calls for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

NYCFC fires head coach Nick Cushing after conference semifinal defeat

Cushing had been with the organization since 2020 before becoming head coach midway through the 2022 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 20 hours ago

Paul tries to goad Tyson at baffling news conference

A news conference between a disinterested Mike Tyson and an agitated Jake Paul ended with a cordial face-off.

Women's Bracketology: Conference realignment set to impact 2024-25 season

The Pac-12, once a powerhouse conference, no longer exists

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions

Reversing itself, the Treasury Department said U.S. sanctions do not prohibit hearing from foreigners deemed to be terrorists or other offenders.

World - The New York Times - November 13

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

How NWSL fans are building a movement for women's soccer

The National Women's Soccer League Championship will draw thousands of fans to CPKC Stadium, marking the end of a historic season. Jan Crawford explores how diehard supporters are driving a ...

How the World Analyzes Soccer and Why the U.S. Is Good at It

You can learn much about a country’s culture by how it dissects the sport.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London

London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.

Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago

U.S. Embassy in London reopens after controlled explosion of suspicious package

The U.S. Embassy in London is open again after London police carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago

ESPN FC Women's Rank: The world's top 50 soccer players

Here are the planet's best players for 2024, as ranked by an expert panel. In total, 19 countries and 16 clubs are represented, while 15 players make the list for the first time.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Washington Spirit owner makes huge donation to girl's and women's soccer

Michele Kang, a businesswoman and philanthropist who owns the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, pledged to donate $30 million over five years for girl's and women's soccer in the ...

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman on record growth and the future of women's soccer

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the NWSL's record-breaking season with over 2 million fans and discusses plans to build on the league's success. Despite pay ...

Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago

How Michele Kang Became One of the Biggest Investors in Women’s Soccer

The businesswoman invested $30 million in U.S. Soccer for the development of the women’s game. But that’s only part of her journey.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

National Women's Soccer League to play championship game tonight

The Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit are set to face off in the National Women's Soccer League championship game today. The teams are playing at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City's newest venue - ...

Why Infrastructure Is the ‘Hardest Problem to Solve’ for the National Women’s Soccer League

The opening of the Kansas City Current’s stadium was a historic moment for the league, raising the standard for a club’s stadium experience.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Bela Karolyi, coach of U.S. gymnastics stars, dies

Bela Karolyi, who became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy, has died at age 82.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Transgender volleyball controversy: Judge rules San Jose State women’s volleyball player eligible to play in conference tournament

A federal judge denied emergency injunctive relief despite complaints from competitors who object to the Spartans player's participation on the grounds that she is transgender.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Trump Dance Makes Its Way to the NFL, UFC and U.S. Soccer

Jon Jones punctuated his U.F.C. win with the president-elect’s shimmy. Numerous N.F.L. players, and a U.S. soccer star have followed suit.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 19

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