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Venezuela midfielder Yangel Herrera (6) and United States midfielder Weston McKennie (8) vie for the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Cincinnati.

For U.S. men, Gold Cup finally brings chance for revival

Venezuela midfielder Yangel Herrera (6) and United States midfielder Weston McKennie (8) vie for the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Cincinnati.

June 17, 2019, 6:33pm National Sports

The overarching goal for the fledgling U.S. men’s soccer team, as frequently stated by new coach Gregg Berhalter, has been to improve the perception of this sputtering program within the cutthroat hierarchy of global soccer. Read story

United States’ Carli Lloyd , center, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Tierna Davidson, right, after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between the United States and Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Lloyd scores 2 as U.S. beats Chile at Women’s World Cup

United States’ Carli Lloyd , center, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Tierna Davidson, right, after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between the United States and Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Sunday, June 16, 2019.

June 16, 2019, 3:20pm National Sports

Carli Lloyd scored a pair of goals for the United Stated in a somewhat subdued 3-0 victory over Chile that advanced the defending Women's World Cup champions to the round of 16. Read story

Timbers slip past Sounders, 2-1

June 12, 2019, 11:00pm Soccer

Brian Fernandez scored twice to lead the Portland Timbers to a 2-1 win over the Seattle Sounders in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday in Tacoma. Read story

United States’ Alex Morgan, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Morgan has 5 goals as U.S. routs Thailand 13-0

United States’ Alex Morgan, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

June 11, 2019, 3:32pm National Sports

Alex Morgan tied a tournament record with five goals and the defending champion U.S. national team opened the Women’s World Cup with a historic 13-0 rout of Thailand on Tuesday night. Read story

United States’ Carli Lloyd, right, celebrates with teammates during the 2015 championship match. The U.S. national team, ranked No. 1 globally, will try to defend its title in soccer’s premier tournament, which kicks off on June 7.

Equity will be the theme of this Women’s World Cup

United States’ Carli Lloyd, right, celebrates with teammates during the 2015 championship match. The U.S. national team, ranked No. 1 globally, will try to defend its title in soccer’s premier tournament, which kicks off on June 7.

June 4, 2019, 7:04pm National Sports

The world’s best player won’t be at the Women’s World Cup but the world’s best team will be, with both sides taking a stand for equality. Read story

Timbers cut down by LAFC in return to Portland, 3-2

June 1, 2019, 11:10pm Soccer

Carlos Vela had a goal and an assist in the first half to lead Los Angeles FC past the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Saturday. Read story

Portland Timbers’ Brian Fernandez, right, reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union in Chester, Pa., Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Timbers cap 12-game trip with 3-1 win over Union

Portland Timbers’ Brian Fernandez, right, reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union in Chester, Pa., Saturday, May 25, 2019.

May 25, 2019, 7:25pm Soccer

Brian Fernandez scored twice and the Portland Timbers beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Saturday night to knock the Union from the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma (25) tries to take the ball from Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Houston.

Fernandez scores in MLS debut, Timbers tie Dynamo 1-1

Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma (25) tries to take the ball from Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Houston.

May 15, 2019, 11:01pm Soccer

Brian Fernández scored 12 minutes after entering as a second-half substitute in his MLS debut, and the Portland Timbers tied the Houston Dynamo 1-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, right, grabs the jersey of Portland Timbers’ Andres Flores as he tries to slow Flores down during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, May 10, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Montero scores as Whitecaps beat Timbers 1-0

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, right, grabs the jersey of Portland Timbers’ Andres Flores as he tries to slow Flores down during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, May 10, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

May 10, 2019, 9:50pm Soccer

Fredy Montero scored in the ninth minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps held on to beat the Cascadia Cup rival Portland Timbers 1-0 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielders Diego Chara (21) and Sebastian Blanco (10) pressure Real Salt Lake forward Jefferson Savarino during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Sandy, Utah.

Valeri, Timbers beat Real Salt Lake for third straight win

Portland Timbers midfielders Diego Chara (21) and Sebastian Blanco (10) pressure Real Salt Lake forward Jefferson Savarino during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Sandy, Utah.

May 4, 2019, 9:23pm Soccer

Diego Valeri and Sebastián Blanco each scored and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah, for their third consecutive victory. Read story