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FILE Poland's Robert Lewandowski controls the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between Poland and England, at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. Poland is refusing to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Polish soccer federation president said Saturday, Feb, 26, 2022. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, the nation's all-time leading scorer, immediately responded to say it's the “right decision!” (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)
England vs Poland 9/8/2021

Feb. 26, 2022 11:46 AM EST

FILE - Canada's Stephanie Labbe watches during the women's international friendly soccer match between England and Canada at Bet365 stadium in Stoke on Trent, England, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Stephanie Labbe, the goalkeeper for the Canadian women's national team that won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement. Labbe released an emotional video on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
Canada vs England 4/13/2021

Jan. 19, 2022 05:20 PM EST

Sarina Wiegman is unveiled as the new England Women head coach at Wembley Stadium, London, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Setting out on her vision as England manager, Sarina Wiegman was sure of one thing — the Women's World Cup should remain every four years. “The Euros are great, the World Cup is great, the Olympics are great so that is three tournaments," she said, pitchside at Webmley Stadium on Thursday. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
New England coach Wiegman against biennial Women's World Cup

By Rob Harris Sep. 09, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, center, reacts at the end of a women's soccer match against Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. Sweden won 3-0. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Alyssa Naeher is a steadying force in goal for the US

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 31, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

Britain's players pose for a team photo prior during a women's soccer match against Chile at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
EXPLAINER: The Olympic soccer team that doesn't quite exist

By Rob Harris Jul. 24, 2021 09:59 PM EDT

Britain's Ellen White, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's opening goal against Chile during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
White's 2 goals give Britain 2-0 win over Chile in Tokyo

Jul. 21, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

The large Olympic rings are displayed in the Odaiba section of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Britain women's soccer team will take a knee at Olympics

By Rob Harris Jul. 15, 2021 04:16 AM EDT

FILE - Manchester United manager Casey Stoney gestures during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at the Bank's Stadium in Walsall, England, in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Stoney has been hired as the new head coach of the National Women's Soccer League's expansion team in San Diego. Jill Ellis, who won a pair of World Cups as coach of the U.S. national team, is the San Diego team's president. “Jill and this ownership group are deeply committed to building a world-class club both on and off the field and I look forward to being a part of creating our culture and style of play as a team, Stoney said in a statement on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
Casey Stoney hired as coach of San Diego NWSL team

Jul. 14, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin during a training session at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, England, Saturday June 26, 2021, ahead of their Euro 2020 match against Germany on Tuesday. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)
The Latest: Spain to take 6 Euro 2020 players to Olympics

By The Associated Press Jun. 29, 2021 06:13 AM EDT

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reacts after the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between Germany and Hungary in Munich, Wednesday, June 23, 2021.(Kai Pfaffenbach/Pool via AP)
The Latest: England coach to decide on isolating players

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2021 09:55 AM EDT

England's Harry Kane waves following the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between the Czech Republic and England at Wembley stadium, London, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham,Pool)
Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020

By Rob Harris Jun. 24, 2021 06:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, May 27, 2017 file photo, people walk towards Wembley Stadium ahead of the FA Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea, in London. The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday June 23, 2021, that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next month after it decided to allow more than 60,000 people inside Wembley Stadium for the latter stages of soccer's European Championship. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
'No zero risk': UK move to increase Wembley fans questioned

By Pan Pylas And Jamey Keaten Jun. 23, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

The Czech Republic squad take part in a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, Monday, June 21, 2021, the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

England's Mason Mount, left, and England's Ben Chilwell, second left, during a team training session at Tottenham Hotspur training ground in London, Monday, June 21, 2021 one day ahead of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match against Czech Republic. After a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell have been told to self isolate following "interaction" with Gilmour during England's 0-0 draw with Scotland at Wembley Stadium on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020

By Frank Griffiths And Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2021 09:32 AM EDT

People walk the road to Wembley stadium during the Euro 2020 soccer championship in London, Thursday, June 17, 2021. England is facing Scotland in a group D match on Friday evening at Wembley stadium. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

Denmark's players exercise during a team training session in Helsingor, Denmark, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: North Macedonia eliminated from Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday June 15, 1996, Scotland's Gordan Durie, right, pulls back England's Gary Neville during their Group A soccer match at the European Soccer Championships at London's Wembley Stadium. The Scottish men last qualified for a European Championship in 1996 but didn’t advance from the group stage after losing to England at Wembley. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, FILE)
England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer

By Rob Harris Jun. 16, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, goes for the ball ahead of England's Tyrone Mings, left, and Croatia's Bruno Petkovic during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 AM EDT

England's Kalvin Phillips and Croatia's Joško Gvardiol go for the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
'Yorkshire Pirlo' Phillips cements midfield role for England

By Rob Harris Jun. 14, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum, left, and Georgia's Giorgi Aburjania vie for the ball during the friendly soccer match between The Netherlands and Georgia, in the run-up to the Euro2020 soccer tournament, in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
The Latest: Blind overcame 'mental hurdle' at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 13, 2021 07:32 AM EDT