Soccer

U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro presides over a meeting of the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors in Chicago on Dec. 6, 2019.

U.S. Soccer Head Quits Over Argument in Pay-Gap Suit That Women Have Less Ability Than Men

The organization faced backlash for claims that the women's national team p...

The organization faced backlash for claims that the women's national team players had less physical ability than their male counterparts

Inter Miami CF co-owners Jorge Mas, left, and David Beckham, are interviewed during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event, in New York, on Feb. 26, 2020.

Major League Soccer to Halt Season for 30 Days, Inter Miami Co-Owner Says

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Major League Soccer is shutting down for 30 days ...

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Major League Soccer is shutting down for 30 days because of the coronavirus, delaying the home opener for the expansion team co-owned by former England captain David Beckham. “Our clubs were...

The Best FIFA Women's Player Award Winner Megan Rapinoe speaks during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019 at Teatro alla Scala on September 23, 2019 in Milan, Italy.

Megan Rapinoe Wins FIFA Women's Player of the Year, Calls for Players Around the World to Fight Inequality

We have a unique opportunity... to use this beautiful game to actually chan...

We have a unique opportunity... to use this beautiful game to actually change the world for better," she said when accepting her award in Milan.

Iran's soccer fans hold a sign calling for Iranian women to be let into sports stadiums during the 2018 FIFA World Cup game between Morocco and Iran at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 15, 2018.

FIFA Says Women 'Have to Be Allowed' Into Iran's Soccer Stadiums

FIFA's President said Iranian officials received assurances that "women wil...

FIFA's President said Iranian officials received assurances that "women will be allowed"

United States' forward Megan Rapinoe looks on during warm up prior to the France 2019 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between England and USA, on July 2, 2019, at the Lyon Satdium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France.

The USWNT Seeks Nearly $67 Million in Damages In Equal Pay Lawsuit Against U.S. Soccer. Here's What to Know About the Case

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team seeks nearly $67 million in damages a...

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team seeks nearly $67 million in damages as part of its gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federations. Documents filed Thursday with the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles...

A fan holds and equal play equal pay sign during an international friendly soccer match between South Africa and USA at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

'You Either Value Us Equally... or You Don't.' Megan Rapinoe Criticizes U.S. Soccer After Pay Talks Break Down

They're suing over gender discrimination

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 10: USA soccer champion Megan Rapinoe celebrates U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Victory at the City Hall on July 10, 2019 in New York City.

Megan Rapinoe Is Writing a Book About Social Justice

Megan Rapinoe scored her way to soccer stardom in the 2019 Women's World Cu...

Megan Rapinoe scored her way to soccer stardom in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now she's writing a book about social justice. The project, which does not yet have a title, was acquired by Penguin...