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U.S. coach Jill Ellis is quite content to leave the program on her own terms.

Ellis content to get off U.S. women’s soccer “roller coaster”

U.S. coach Jill Ellis is quite content to leave the program on her own terms.

August 2, 2019, 7:27pm Soccer

Jill Ellis likened her tenure in charge of the U.S. women’s national team to an amusement park ride. She also compared it to a tumultuous ride on a five-year wave. Read story

United States’ team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women’s World Cup on July 7, 2019 in France.

US Soccer says women’s team has made more than the men

United States’ team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women’s World Cup on July 7, 2019 in France.

July 29, 2019, 4:22pm National Sports

Facing mounting public pressure in a fight over equitable pay, U.S. Soccer said the World Cup champion women's national team has been paid more than the men's team. Read story

Portland Timbers' Cristhian Paredes (22) reacts during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Paredes scores twice, Timbers top Galaxy 4-0

Portland Timbers' Cristhian Paredes (22) reacts during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

July 27, 2019, 10:59pm Soccer

Cristhian Paredes scored his second goal on a volley to the upper-left corner in the 81st minute, leading the Portland Timbers to a 4-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Brian Fernandez, left, kicks a goal as forward Jeremy Ebobisse, second from left, as Seattle Sounders’ defenders Roman Torres (29) and Kelvin Leerdam, right, look on during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Fernandez scores twice as Timbers outlast rival Sounders 2-1

Portland Timbers forward Brian Fernandez, left, kicks a goal as forward Jeremy Ebobisse, second from left, as Seattle Sounders’ defenders Roman Torres (29) and Kelvin Leerdam, right, look on during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 21, 2019, 9:47pm Soccer

Brian Fernandez scored his second goal of the match in the 51st minute, moments after Seattle had pulled even, and the Portland Timbers beat the Sounders 2-1 on Sunday night in the first clash of the season between the Cascadia rivals. Read story

Portland Thorns get 2-2 draw at Utah

July 19, 2019, 10:53pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair and Lindsey Horan each scored goals for the Portland Thorns, but a late-game goal by Rachel Corsie led to a 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals on Friday night. Read story

Portland Timbers' Brian Fernandez attempts a shot on goal as Orlando City players, including Will Johnson (4), defend during an MLS soccer match Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers tie Orlando City 1-1

Portland Timbers' Brian Fernandez attempts a shot on goal as Orlando City players, including Will Johnson (4), defend during an MLS soccer match Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Portland, Ore.

July 18, 2019, 9:53pm Soccer

Jeremy Ebobisse scored on a header in the 83rd minute soon after subbing in to give the Portland Timbers a 1-1 tie with Orlando City on Thursday night. Read story

Thorns win thriller over Orlando in front of 19,000 home fans

July 14, 2019, 4:49pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns did their part to keep the post-World Cup wave of women’s soccer rolling. Read story

Rapids, Timbers play to 2-2 draw in Portland

July 13, 2019, 10:39pm Soccer

Colorado midfielder Sam Nicholson scored the tying goal in the 76th minute and the Rapids played to a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

Megan Rapinoe holds the Women’s World Cup trophy as the U.S. women’s soccer team is celebrated with a parade along the Canyon of Heroes, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in New York. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women’s World Cup title. Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

‘I just want to be like them’: Fans fete World Cup champs

Megan Rapinoe holds the Women’s World Cup trophy as the U.S. women’s soccer team is celebrated with a parade along the Canyon of Heroes, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in New York. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women’s World Cup title. Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

July 10, 2019, 8:54am Latest News

Adoring fans lined New York City’s Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday to praise the World Cup-winning U.S. women’s national soccer team as athletic leaders on the field — and as advocates for pay equity off it. Read story

United States women’s soccer team member Megan Rapinoe holds the Women’s World Cup trophy as she poses for the media after arriving with the rest of the team at Newark Liberty International Airport, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Newark, N.J.

US Women’s World Cup champs arrive home ahead of parade

United States women’s soccer team member Megan Rapinoe holds the Women’s World Cup trophy as she poses for the media after arriving with the rest of the team at Newark Liberty International Airport, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Newark, N.J.

July 9, 2019, 9:26am Nation & World

Megan Rapinoe stepped off the plane with champagne in hand — a fizzy souvenir from a most memorable trip overseas. Read story