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The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

The World Cup fields cover so much ground they’ll be hard to ignore. The crews that put them there would prefer if fans didn’t notice them at all.

 

Canada hopes a pool of experienced players on the world stage translates to World Cup success

Canada’s extraordinary improvement in international soccer over the last decade is unmistakable. Whether that will translate into World Cup success is another matter.

 

Rodman, Wilson and Swanson are together again for USWNT matches against Brazil

Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson, who haven’t played together since winning the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, are in Brazil for matches against the Brazilian national team.

 

Same stadium, new name: Why World Cup venues are getting rebranded for the tournament

The stadiums that will host World Cup matches are removing all traces of their usual corporate sponsors in anticipation of the tournament that is starting next week.

 

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Injured Canada captain Alphonso Davies rejoins team but it’s not clear when he’ll play

Alphonso Davies has joined the Canadian national team as it prepares for the World Cup, although he’s not quite ready to play.

 

FIFA launches women’s health and performance project to address the needs of female athletes

FIFA has launched a women’s health and performance project to fill the void of information and research into the specific needs of female athletes as women’s soccer continues to grow.

 

Expansion Fire beat the Fever 100-84, limiting Caitlin Clark to 6 points

Megan Gustafson had 22 points and the Portland Fire held Indiana’s Caitlin Clark to six points in a 100-84 victory over the Fever on Saturday night.

 

Alphonso Davies named to Canada’s World Cup squad despite hamstring injury

Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although he may not be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury.

 

The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives

Canada is keeping its focus on the soccer. While the mood around the World Cup in the United States is complicated by conflict with Iran and travel bans, Canada sees the tournament as an opportunity to turbocharge the sport in a nation more known for hockey.

 

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Joint Portland WNBA-NWSL training center set to open in August

The ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the joint training facility shared by the WNBA’s Portland Fire and the NWSL’s Portland Thorns is set for Aug. 22.

 

Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun

Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.

 

Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Triple Espresso is back. The trio of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson, nicknamed Triple Espresso at the 2024 Olympics, have been named to the U.S. training camp roster for a pair of June matches against the Brazilian national team in Brazil.

 

Canada coach believes injured Alphonso Davies will play in World Cup, but probably not opener

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch believes captain Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup, although it’s unlikely he’ll be ready for the team’s opener because of injury.

 

Timbers and coach Phil Neville part ways after disappointing start to MLS season

The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways with coach Phil Neville after two-plus seasons.

 

Vancouver has a lot more than just soccer to offer fans during the World Cup

Vancouver, British Columbia, is no stranger to big events. The city in western Canada hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010, then it hosted matches — including the final — during the Women’s World Cup in 2015.

 

Australian striker Sam Kerr says she’s leaving Chelsea after 6-plus seasons

Australian striker Sam Kerr says she’s leaving Chelsea after six-plus seasons. Kerr announced she is departing in a video she posted on social media.

 

Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone on the city’s waterfront

Seattle is creating a floating fan zone and soccer pitch for this summer’s World Cup. Major League Soccer’s Sounders, the Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League and their partners announced the Seattle Soccer Celebration from a barge off Waterfront Park’s Pier 62 on Elliot Bay.

 

Kamilla Cardoso scores 22 as Chicago Sky spoil expansion Portland Fire’s WNBA opener with 98-83 win

Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky spoiled the expansion Portland Fire’s WNBA opener with a 98-83 victory.

 

The Portland Fire return after 24 years as WNBA expansion team opens the season

After 24 years, the Fire have returned to Portland. The expansion Portland Fire took to the court at the city’s Moda Center, dubbed the “Fire Pit” for the occasion, for the team’s WNBA season opener against the Chicago Sky on Saturday night.

 

WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving

Players were introduced to a new training concept as the expansion Portland Fire prepared for their first WNBA season.

 

The fight for an Afghanistan women’s team isn’t only about soccer to its advocates

The formal recognition of an Afghanistan women’s refugee team on the international stage isn’t just about soccer for former player and activist Khalida Popal.

 

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.

 

Palestinian and Israeli soccer officials refuse to shake hands at FIFA Congress

Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of Israel’s soccer governing body, during a tense moment at the FIFA Congress on Thursday.

 

FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco

The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco.

 

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.

 

Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments

An Afghanistan women’s refugee team has been granted eligibility for international soccer competitions, some five years after national team players fled their country’s Taliban rule.

 

Wembanyama returns from concussion and Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 to take 3-1 series lead

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion and the San Antonio Spurs took a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-93 victory.

 

Spurs star Wembanyama returns, says he’s disappointed with the way his concussion was handled

After San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion to play in Game 4 of the team’s first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, he said he was disappointed with how the process was handled.

 

Sunday’s NBA matchups: Spurs-Trail Blazers, Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets, Cavaliers-Raptors

With Victor Wembanyama absent because of a concussion, the San Antonio Spurs’ young players stepped up for a 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers.

 

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead

Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.

 

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