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Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) battles for the ball with New York City defender Sebastien Ibeagha, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 7, 2019, in New York.

Blanco, Clark lead Timbers to 1-0 win over New York City

July 7, 2019, 8:48pm Soccer

Sebastián Blanco scored his first goal in more than two months, Steve Clark had his second consecutive shutout and the visiting Portland Timbers beat New York City FC 1-0 on Sunday night. Read story

United States' Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Morgan scores, Naeher saves in 2-1 victory over England

July 2, 2019, 5:00pm National Sports

Alex Morgan scored the go-ahead goal and Alyssa Naeher preserved the 2-1 semifinal victory over England by smothering a late penalty kick Tuesday. Read story

Fernandez goal sends Timbers past Dallas

June 30, 2019, 10:36pm Soccer

Newcomer Brian Fernandez scored in a league-record fifth consecutive game, helping the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday night. Read story

United States’ Megan Rapinoe is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team’s firs goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Friday, June 28, 2019.

U.S. knocks France out of Women’s World Cup 2-1

June 28, 2019, 3:13pm National Sports

Megan Rapinoe went from controversy to triumph, scoring twice for the United States in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champions into the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory Friday night. Read story

United States'Megan Rapinoe scores her side's second goal from a penalty spot during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and US at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019.

U.S. in World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain

June 24, 2019, 11:33am National Sports

Megan Rapinoe converted a pair of penalty kicks and the United States set up a much-anticipated quarterfinal meeting with host France at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Spain on Monday. Read story

Portland Timbers' Marvin Loria (44) celebrates a first-half goal against the Houston Dynamo during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Portland, Ore.

Valeri scores, adds 3 assists as Timbers stop Dynamo 4-0

June 22, 2019, 11:09pm Soccer

Diego Valeri scored on a penalty kick and added three assists, leading the Portland Timbers to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. Read story

U.S. forward Gyasi Zardes celebrates after scoring a goal against Trinidad and Tobago during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Cleveland. The United States won 6-0.

U.S. men leave no doubt in 6-0 rout

June 22, 2019, 9:46pm National Sports

Gyasi Zardes scored two goals in a three-minute span, Christian Pulisic added one during a five-goal barrage in the second half and the Americans unloaded on Trinidad & Tobago in a 6-0 blowout in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday night. Read story

United States' Paul Arriola (7) celebrates after scoring a goal against Guyana goalie Akel Clarke, lower right, during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn.

Newcomer Boyd gets 2 goals for U.S. in 4-0 win over Guyana

June 18, 2019, 9:59pm National Sports

Newcomer Tyler Boyd scored two goals to guide the United States past overmatched Guyana 4-0 to start the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday night, getting the Americans back on track in their first competitive game in 20 months. Read story