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Colorado Rapids midfielder Braian Galvan, left, and Portland Timbers defender Juan David Mosquera pursue the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. The first half of the match was played Tuesday, July 4, before it was delayed by a rainstorm and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 12.

Timbers, Rapids finish suspended match 0-0

Colorado Rapids midfielder Braian Galvan, left, and Portland Timbers defender Juan David Mosquera pursue the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. The first half of the match was played Tuesday, July 4, before it was delayed by a rainstorm and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 12.

July 12, 2023, 8:48pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids finished off a scoreless draw Saturday night in a match that began on July 4 before being abandoned due to thunderstorms. Read story

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates as Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby, left, holds the ball after Rapinoe scored a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season with OL Reign

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates as Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby, left, holds the ball after Rapinoe scored a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 8, 2023, 11:31am National Sports

U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues. Rapinoe, 38, announced Saturday her fourth World Cup will be… Read story

FILE -United States' Alex Morgan holds her daughter, Charlie, as she listens to Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, speak during an event with the federation, U.S. Women's National Team Players Association and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association at Audi Field in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Morgan says she feels calmer heading into this World Cup and wants to represent mom athletes. She's one of three mothers on this U.S. squad and is often accompanied by 3-year-old daughter Charlie.

Now a mom, Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Women’s World Cup

FILE -United States' Alex Morgan holds her daughter, Charlie, as she listens to Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, speak during an event with the federation, U.S. Women's National Team Players Association and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association at Audi Field in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Morgan says she feels calmer heading into this World Cup and wants to represent mom athletes. She's one of three mothers on this U.S. squad and is often accompanied by 3-year-old daughter Charlie.

July 4, 2023, 11:49am National Sports

Motherhood will bring a new element for Alex Morgan’s fourth World Cup appearance. Read story

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, right, scores against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 1, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.

Reynoso powers Minnesota United to 4-1 victory over Timbers

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, right, scores against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 1, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn.

July 1, 2023, 11:05pm Soccer

Emanuel Reynoso scored twice after Minnesota United benefited from an own-goal in a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

OL Reign defender Sofia Huerta, left, fouls Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie, center, during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle.

National Women’s Soccer League experiencing youth movement as teenagers take the field

OL Reign defender Sofia Huerta, left, fouls Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie, center, during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle.

June 28, 2023, 12:01pm National Sports

There's a youth movement going on in the National Women's Soccer League. Read story

From left, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Lindsey Horan speak to reporters during the 2023 Women's World Cup media day for the United States Women's National Team in Carson, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as U.S. prepares for title defense at Women’s World Cup

From left, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Lindsey Horan speak to reporters during the 2023 Women's World Cup media day for the United States Women's National Team in Carson, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

June 27, 2023, 3:55pm Soccer

Megan Rapinoe’s role is changing as the United States prepares for the Women’s World Cup. Read story

Kamara gives Chicago 2-1 victory over Timbers

June 21, 2023, 10:38pm Soccer

Kei Kamara scored the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute to give the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night. Read story

Puyallup Tribe of Indians named legacy supporter for Seattle-based World Cup activities in 2026

June 21, 2023, 7:45am Northwest

For the first time in FIFA men’s World Cup history, Indigenous people will formally be part of the festivities. Read story

United States captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who also plays for the Portland Thorns, has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women's World Cup next month.

U.S. captain Becky Sauerbrunn of Thorns to miss World Cup with foot injury

United States captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who also plays for the Portland Thorns, has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women's World Cup next month.

June 16, 2023, 5:47pm Soccer

U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women’s World Cup next month. Read story

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei, left, goes up to defend against Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla (27) during a free kick during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle.

Scoreless in Seattle: Timbers and Sounders play to 0-0 draw

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei, left, goes up to defend against Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla (27) during a free kick during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle.

June 3, 2023, 4:13pm Soccer

For the first time in their history as Major League Soccer rivals, the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in a match where scoring chances were limited and neither goalkeeper was tested. Read story