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The Portland Timbers fired coach Giovanni Savarese on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, parting ways with the winningest coach in franchise history a day after a 5-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo.

Timbers fire coach Giovanni Savarese after 5-plus seasons

August 21, 2023, 6:37pm Latest News

The Portland Timbers fired coach Giovanni Savarese on Monday, parting ways with the winningest coach in franchise history a day after a shutout loss to the Houston Dynamo. Read story

FILE - U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski watches play during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 6, 2023. Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The move comes less than two weeks after the Americans were knocked out of the Women's World Cup earlier than ever before.

U.S. women’s national team soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns

August 16, 2023, 6:17pm National Sports

U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Read story

England players celebrate after England's Alessia Russo scored her side's third goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023.

England moves into Women’s World Cup final, ending Australia’s run

August 16, 2023, 7:32am Soccer

England advanced to its first Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over co-host Australia and will next play Spain for the title. Read story

Spain's Olga Carmona is held aloft by a teammate after defeating Sweden in the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal

August 15, 2023, 8:49am Soccer

Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Read story

United States' Megan Rapinoe warms up on the sideline during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among generational talents retiring after Women’s World Cup

August 9, 2023, 5:40pm National Sports

Generational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have all played in their final Women’s World Cup and are leaving the game in a much different place than when they started. Read story

United States' Alex Morgan, center, reacts after missing a shot during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

Americans avoid upset to reach Women’s World Cup knockout round

August 1, 2023, 8:00am National Sports

The two-time reigning champion United States came within inches of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. Read story

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski gestures to Julie Ertz, left, following the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

July 31, 2023, 4:30pm Soccer

The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherlands, there’s a real chance the Americans could be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history. Read story

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski stands on the field during a FIFA Women's World Cup team practice at Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air

July 29, 2023, 4:34pm National Sports

The United States heads into its final group match at the Women's World Cup with questions swirling about the team's tactics. Read story

Jamaica's Allyson Swaby, right, and Tiernny Wiltshire celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between Panama and Jamaica in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Jamaica won 1-0.

Jamaica edges Panama 1-0 for its first ever Women’s World Cup win

July 29, 2023, 3:22pm National Sports

Defender Allyson Swaby scored in the 56th minute and Jamaica hung on to edge Panama 1-0 on Saturday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup. Read story

United States' Lindsey Horan celebrates her team's first US goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Horan’s goal helps U.S. squeeze out 1-1 draw with Netherlands

July 26, 2023, 8:24pm Latest News

Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. Read story