Soccer

Female Iranian spectators cheer as they wave their country's flag during a friendly soccer match between Iran and Bolivia, at the Azadi (Freedom) stadium, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. In a rare move, authorities allowed a select group of women into Azadi stadium to watch a men's soccer match.

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How FIFA can combat human rights abuses in Iran and beyond

Brad Polumbo · September 23, 2019 3:17 pm

In this Oct. 16, 2018 photo, Iranian women cheer as they wave their country's flag after authorities in a rare move allowed a select group of women into Azadi stadium to watch a friendly soccer match between Iran and Bolivia, in Tehran, Iran.

‘We are all responsible’: Iranian woman who faced prison for trying to enter soccer stadium sets herself on fire

Zach Halaschak · September 10, 2019 6:11 pm

Betsy Ross flag.

‘Symbol for hate groups’: Couple told to remove Betsy Ross flag from soccer game

Ellie Bufkin · September 5, 2019 1:18 pm

A giant US flag is displayed during the National Anthem prior to the Toronto FC and LA Galaxy soccer game, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Carson, Calif.

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New MLS ‘political speech’ rules will likely lead to anti-conservative bias

Brad Polumbo · August 22, 2019 9:13 pm

United States' Megan Rapinoe looks on during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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Megan Rapinoe loves her right-wing parents. What about other Trump supporters?

Madeline Fry Schultz · August 19, 2019 4:07 pm

The U.S. women's soccer team member Megan Rapinoe holds the Women's World Cup trophy at City Hall after a ticker tape parade, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in New York.

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Woke soccer star Megan Rapinoe isn’t giving up on the ‘equal pay’ hoax

Brad Polumbo · August 19, 2019 2:49 pm

Megan Rapinoe, a U.S. women's national soccer team player, is seen in Santa Monica, Calif.

Megan Rapinoe: 'I think my dad voted for Trump'

Caitlin Yilek · August 19, 2019 10:07 am

United States women's soccer team member Megan Rapinoe holds the Women's World Cup trophy after arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Newark, N.J.

‘Equality’ is not what female athletes actually want

Paul Crookston · August 7, 2019 4:00 am

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Big money, bigger stars, the biggest trophies

Jason Russell · August 2, 2019 3:00 am

United States National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter, left, walks off the pitch with players during a weather delay.

US men’s soccer team ‘not impressed’ by soccer president’s letter about gender discrimination

Noah Garfinkel · July 30, 2019 7:24 pm

The U.S. women's soccer team celebrates at City Hall after a ticker tape parade, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in New York. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women's World Cup title.

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FIFA finally realizes it can make money on the Women’s World Cup

Jason Russell · July 30, 2019 7:00 pm

United States' team celebrates with trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

US Soccer Federation pays women’s team members more than men, data suggests

Tim Pearce · July 30, 2019 2:58 pm