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Rhian Wilkinson named coach of the Portland Thorns

Nov. 29, 2021 05:25 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Canadian national team player and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Portland Thorns. ...

Team United States forward Megan Rapinoe, left, congratulates Team Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (12) after their semifinal soccer match at the Tokyo Olympics in Kashima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 2, 2020. Canada won 1-0. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
US women dissect the Olympics while Canada celebrates gold

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 07, 2021 07:19 AM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, below, lies on the field during a women's semifinal soccer match against Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women's soccer

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 02, 2021 06:25 AM EDT

United States' Megan Rapinoe, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal and defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Given a chance, Lynn Williams provides boost for US soccer

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 01, 2021 06:10 AM 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

United States' Megan Rapinoe scores the winning goal against Netherlands in a penalty shootout during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Even with no fans, penalty pressure causes best to miss

By Rob Harris And Anne M. Peterson Jul. 31, 2021 04:30 AM EDT

United States' Samantha Mewis, center, celebrates after scoring against Netherlands during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan.(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 30, 2021 11:00 AM EDT

United States' Crystal Dunn, right, and Netherlands' Shanice van de Sanden battle for the ball during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
USA vs Netherlands 7/30/2021

Jul. 30, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

United States' Christen Press reacts as Sweden's players celebrate their third goal during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Press says expect a different US team against Netherlands

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 29, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Australia players celebrate for a goal during a women's soccer match against Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Familiar foes: US, Netherlands ready for quarterfinal clash

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 29, 2021 06:18 AM EDT

Zambia's Ireen Lungu, bottom, and Brazil's Andressa battle for the ball during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Brazil downs Zambia 1-0, setting up quarterfinal with Canada

Jul. 27, 2021 10:13 AM EDT

Netherlands' Shanice van de Sanden, left, celebrates with Jill Roord after scoring a goal during a women's soccer match against China at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Netherlands downs China 8-2, sets up match against US

Jul. 27, 2021 10:10 AM EDT

China starting players pose for a photo prior to a women's soccer match against Netherlands at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
China vs Netherlands 7/27/2021

Jul. 27, 2021 08:50 AM EDT

United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, and Australia's Ellie Carpenter battle for the ball during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
US advances to quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Australia

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 27, 2021 06:05 AM EDT

Zambia's Babra Banda (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against China during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Miyagi, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Zambia's Banda shines as women's soccer nears knockout round

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 26, 2021 06:46 AM EDT

Netherlands' Stefanie van der Gragt (3) collides with Brazil's Debinha (9) during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Miyagi, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Janssen's goal gives Dutch women a 3-3 draw with Brazil

Jul. 24, 2021 09:06 AM EDT

Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema dribbles the ball against Zambia during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Netherlands routs Zambia 10-3 in Olympic women's soccer

Jul. 21, 2021 09:09 AM EDT

The U.S. women are favorites in Tokyo after upset in Brazil

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 02, 2021 01:03 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Germany won its first gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Sweden. It was quite a swan song for Germany coach Silvia Neid, a two-time FIFA...

United States women's national soccer team coach Vlatko Andonovski, left, talks with Alex Morgan, right, before a friendly soccer match against Portugal Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP source: IOC to expand soccer rosters to 22 for Olympics

By Rob Harris And Anne M. Peterson Jun. 30, 2021 03:53 PM EDT

U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski, in red, talks with midfielders Samantha Mewis, left, and Kristie Mewis (22) during the second half of their 2021 WNT Summer Series match against Jamaica, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
The U.S. women are the team to beat in Tokyo. Of course.

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EDT