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Prep girls soccer: Schilling’s late goal gets Union past Puyallup 2-1

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October 29, 2022, 8:31pm Prep Sports

Avery Schilling scored the game-winner with under two minutes to play as the Union girls soccer team beat Puyallup 2-1 on Saturday at Sparks Stadium in a loser-out match of the 4A bi-district tournament. Read story

Portland Thorns FC celebrate with the trophy after they won the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Portland won 2-0.

MVP Smith scores as Thorns beat K.C. for NWSL title

Portland Thorns FC celebrate with the trophy after they won the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Portland won 2-0.

October 29, 2022, 7:56pm Soccer

Sophia Smith, the season’s Most Valuable Player, scored early and the Portland Thorns won their third National Women’s Soccer League championship Saturday night with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current. Read story

United States' Sophia Smith challenges for the ball with England's Millie Bright, bottom, during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Thorns’ Sophia Smith named National Women’s Soccer League MVP

United States' Sophia Smith challenges for the ball with England's Millie Bright, bottom, during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

October 27, 2022, 4:30pm Soccer

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith has been named the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player. Read story

FILE - Portland Timbers president Merritt Paulson speaks during a soccer news conference announcing the firing of Timbers coach John Spencer on July 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Paulson, who also owns the Portland Thorns women soccer team, has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal

FILE - Portland Timbers president Merritt Paulson speaks during a soccer news conference announcing the firing of Timbers coach John Spencer on July 9, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Paulson, who also owns the Portland Thorns women soccer team, has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women's Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league.

October 11, 2022, 10:51am Latest News

Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday as the chief operating officer of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer and the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. Read story

England's Georgia Stanway shoots to score from the penalty spot during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

England women beat U.S. 2-1 in statement soccer victory at Wembley

England's Georgia Stanway shoots to score from the penalty spot during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

October 7, 2022, 4:43pm National Sports

Ten weeks after conquering Europe, England women proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion United States 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday. Read story

United States’ forward Megan Rapinoe poses with the trophies after the France 2019 Womens World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France.

OL Reign star Megan Rapinoe calls for NWSL owners to be removed after reports of abuse

United States’ forward Megan Rapinoe poses with the trophies after the France 2019 Womens World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France.

October 7, 2022, 7:33am Northwest

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe on Thursday called for ownership changes for the Portland Thorns FC and the Chicago Red Stars following the release of a report detailing systemic abuse in the NWSL. The investigative report released Monday by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates detailed accounts of… Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Thorns owner Paulson steps away after damning abuse report

FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

October 4, 2022, 3:10pm Soccer

Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson has removed himself from a decision-making role with the National Women’s Soccer League club until the findings are released from an ongoing investigation into numerous scandals around the league. Read story

Portland Thorn's Lindsey Horan has been loaned to French club Lyon through the summer of 2023. Horan has been with the Thorns since 2016. In addition to the loan to Lyon, Portland announced Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, that she had signed a contract extension with the Thorns through the 2025 season.

Portland’s Lindsey Horan sent to French club Lyon on loan

Portland Thorn's Lindsey Horan has been loaned to French club Lyon through the summer of 2023. Horan has been with the Thorns since 2016. In addition to the loan to Lyon, Portland announced Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, that she had signed a contract extension with the Thorns through the 2025 season.

January 27, 2022, 4:00pm Soccer

Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan has been loaned to French club Lyon through the summer of 2023. Read story

Peter Pickett

Peter Pickett leaves Clark College women’s soccer team

Peter Pickett

December 17, 2021, 5:04pm Clark County Sports

After five seasons with Clark College women’s soccer, including the last two as head coach, Peter Pickett is stepping down from the program. Read story

Players from La Center, left, and Elma meet with the referee before the start of overtime in a Class 1A District 4 semifinal match on Thursday at La Center High.

La Center answers Elma’s challenge to reach 1A district final

Players from La Center, left, and Elma meet with the referee before the start of overtime in a Class 1A District 4 semifinal match on Thursday at La Center High.

November 4, 2021, 11:05pm Prep Sports

Few opponents had put the La Center girls soccer team into uncomfortable positions this season. Read story