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FILE - National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jeff Plush presents FC Kansas City with the trophy after the NWSL soccer championship match in Portland, Ore., Oct. 1, 2015. A majority of USA Curling's diversity task force has called for the removal of Plush as the national governing body’s CEO, accusing him of failing to act when confronted with allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct while serving as the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Diversity task force members want USA Curling CEO Plush out

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 17, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Challenge Cup final will include a limited number of fans

By Anne M. Peterson May. 04, 2021 11:00 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns will host Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup tournament final before a limited number of fans on Saturday, after Oregon...

Oregon governor's office denies NWSL request for more fans

By Anne M. Peterson May. 03, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's office has turned down an appeal by the commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League to allow more than...

NWSL commissioner appeals to Oregon governor for exemption

By Anne M. Peterson May. 02, 2021 07:27 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League is appealing to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to make an exception to the current...

FILE - San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) plays against Real Salt Lake during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Kissimmee, Fla., in this Monday, July 27, 2020, file photo. Clark is being talked about as a potential breakout star for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
West welcomes Austin FC; Sounders among top teams

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 13, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Oregon to allow limited fans at outdoor sporting events

By Anne M. Peterson Mar. 17, 2021 07:18 PM EDT
The Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns will be able to welcome a limited number of fans back to home soccer games starting next month. ...

Portland Timbers defender Marco Farfan, left, heads the ball away from in front of the goal as Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Rapids clinch MLS playoff berth with 1-0 win over Timbers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 12:28 AM EST

Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney smiles during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Columbus Crew, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Bubble Redux: Canada's MLS teams making home away from home

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 01, 2020 06:29 PM EDT