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FILE - In this May 24, 2019, file photo, Megan Rapinoe, a member of the United States women&#039;s national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over The ESPYS two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. All three live in the Seattle area. Rapinoe and Bird are partners who share a household, which conveniently eases some logistics. Wilson&#039;s singer-wife, Ciara, is likely to make an appearance, too.

Heath, Rapinoe among players opting out of NWSL tournament

FILE - In this May 24, 2019, file photo, Megan Rapinoe, a member of the United States women&#039;s national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over The ESPYS two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. All three live in the Seattle area. Rapinoe and Bird are partners who share a household, which conveniently eases some logistics. Wilson&#039;s singer-wife, Ciara, is likely to make an appearance, too.

June 23, 2020, 8:07pm Soccer

U.S. national team players Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Christen Press have opted out of the National Women’s Soccer League tournament kicking off this weekend in Utah. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is the club&#039;s all-time goals and assists leader.

Orlando, Miami to meet in opener of MLS return tournament

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is the club&#039;s all-time goals and assists leader.

June 11, 2020, 4:09pm Soccer

Orlando City will play expansion Inter Miami in the opening match of the Major League Soccer tournament starting next month in Florida. Read story

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz, left, and New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell battle for a header during round one of an MLS Cup playoff soccer game in Atlanta. Atlanta United veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz, who serves as an executive board member for the players union, said Thursday, June 4, 2020, he has safety concerns about an agreement announced Wednesday for a MLS tournament in Orlando in July.

MLS to resume season with Florida tournament starting July 8

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz, left, and New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell battle for a header during round one of an MLS Cup playoff soccer game in Atlanta. Atlanta United veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz, who serves as an executive board member for the players union, said Thursday, June 4, 2020, he has safety concerns about an agreement announced Wednesday for a MLS tournament in Orlando in July.

June 10, 2020, 2:36pm Soccer

Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that its season will resume starting July 8 with a tournament in Florida. Read story

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, members of the U.S. Women&#039;s National team warm up during practice at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Pro soccer returns to the U.S. next month when the National Women&#039;s Soccer League starts a 25-game tournament in a pair of stadiums in Utah that will be kept clear of fans to protect players from the coronavirus. Players from the nine teams will train and live at two Salt Lake City-area hotels, the league announced Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Portland Thorns to open NWSL tourney

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, members of the U.S. Women&#039;s National team warm up during practice at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Pro soccer returns to the U.S. next month when the National Women&#039;s Soccer League starts a 25-game tournament in a pair of stadiums in Utah that will be kept clear of fans to protect players from the coronavirus. Players from the nine teams will train and live at two Salt Lake City-area hotels, the league announced Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

June 1, 2020, 7:14pm National Sports

The National Women’s Soccer League has set the schedule for the opening round of its tournament starting later this month in Utah, with the Portland Thorns playing the defending champion North Carolina Courage on the opening day. Read story

United States&#039; Megan Rapinoe lifts up the trophy after winning the Women&#039;s World Cup final last summer.

Women’s soccer claim of unequal pay tossed, can argue travel

United States&#039; Megan Rapinoe lifts up the trophy after winning the Women&#039;s World Cup final last summer.

May 1, 2020, 5:29pm National Sports

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial. Read story

All-region girls soccer player of the year, Yaneisy Rodriguez of Columbia River, is pictured at The Columbian in Vancouver on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

River’s Rodriguez inks with UW women’s soccer

All-region girls soccer player of the year, Yaneisy Rodriguez of Columbia River, is pictured at The Columbian in Vancouver on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

May 1, 2020, 3:08pm Prep Sports

Columbia River senior Yaneisy Rodriguez wasn’t prepared to settle. After decommiting from the University of Nevada last fall, she received several offers from schools around the region. She considered playing professionally in Mexico if the right opportunity didn’t present itself. Read story

Washington State forward Morgan Weaver (6) was selected by the Portland Thorns with the second pick in the National Women&#039;s Soccer League draft. The league was supposed to start its season this weekend.

NWSL had momentum heading into now suspended soccer season

Washington State forward Morgan Weaver (6) was selected by the Portland Thorns with the second pick in the National Women&#039;s Soccer League draft. The league was supposed to start its season this weekend.

April 18, 2020, 3:22pm Soccer

A four-year starter at Washington State, Morgan Weaver said one of her greatest strengths as a player is that she's a good learner. But for now, like the rest of the NWSL's players, she's learning to be patient. Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, center left, is also a children&#039;s book author, with five titles to his credit. He writes Dr. Seuss-style rhymes about his favorite sporting events, publishing them through his own company. He&#039;s now offering free downloads of the books while families are quarantining because of the coronavirus.

Portland Timbers’ goalkeeper moonlights as children’s book author

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, center left, is also a children&#039;s book author, with five titles to his credit. He writes Dr. Seuss-style rhymes about his favorite sporting events, publishing them through his own company. He&#039;s now offering free downloads of the books while families are quarantining because of the coronavirus.

April 11, 2020, 3:10pm Soccer

Jeff Attinella is unique in that he’s the only MLS goalkeeper who can also say he’s a children’s book author, a side job that has helped earn him the nickname “Dadtinella” from the Portland Timbers faithful. Read story

U.S. goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18), defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) and defender Abby Dahlkemper, right, celebrate the team&#039;s 8-0 win over Panama in a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston.

Thorns acquire defender Becky Sauerbrunn from Royals

U.S. goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18), defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) and defender Abby Dahlkemper, right, celebrate the team&#039;s 8-0 win over Panama in a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston.

March 3, 2020, 2:19pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns have acquired veteran U.S. national team defender Becky Sauerbrunn from the Utah Royals. Read story

Minnesota defeats Timbers 3-1 in MLS opener

March 1, 2020, 10:30pm Soccer

Kevin Molino scored two goals and Minnesota United beat the Portland Timbers 3-1 on Sunday night in the season opener for both teams. Read story