Washington Spirit promotes Kris Ward to permanent head coach
As interim coach, Kris Ward guided the troubled organization to the National Women’s Soccer League championship.
By Steven GoffDecember 20, 2021Black girls are more apt to drop out of sports. This mentorship program aims to change that.
A partnership between Voice in Sport and the NWSL’s Black Women’s Player Collective helps pair young athletes with mentors who look like them.
By Andrew GoldenDecember 20, 2021U.S. group eyes English soccer club, saying crypto and NFTs can change the game
The investors, who include Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey, say they're close to purchasing a lower-tier English Football League club. They say NFTs can upend how sports teams are owned.
By Rick MaeseDecember 16, 2021D.C. United to begin 2022 light in competition, heavy in home dates
Entering its 27th season, MLS unveils 34-game schedules for all 28 clubs.
By Steven GoffDecember 15, 2021An emotional Sergio Aguero retires because of heart condition
Sergio Aguero, one of the best strikers of his generation, made four appearances for Barcelona after a prolific run with Manchester City.
By Cindy BorenDecember 15, 2021Todd Boehly, Jennifer Tepper Mackesy in talks to buy Washington Spirit
Steve Baldwin has planned to sell the National Women's Soccer League champions this offseason.
By Steven GoffDecember 14, 2021Divided Yemen finds moment of unity in underdog youth soccer victory over Saudi Arabia
Celebrations erupted across Yemen after the boys’ under-15 team won the West Asia junior football championship.
By Ali Al-Mujahed and Siobhán O'GradyDecember 14, 2021Champions League round-of-16 draw turns into fiasco after numerous errors
UEFA is forced to redraw the Champions League round-of-16 matchups because of numerous errors in first attempt.
By Matt BonesteelDecember 13, 2021Georgetown’s hopes for another men’s soccer title disappear in loss to Washington
The Hoyas were attempting to win their second men's soccer title in three seasons but fell to the Huskies, 2-1, in the College Cup semifinals.
By Steven GoffDecember 11, 2021These soccer-playing twins took different paths. Now they’re each nearing a title.
James Sands is in the MLS Cup with New York City FC, and Will Sands is a Georgetown star at the College Cup.
By Steven GoffDecember 10, 2021MLS updates diversity policy; Carles Gil named MVP
During his state of the league address, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced that the league will require clubs to include at least two non-White finalists for coaching and other technical jobs.
By Steven GoffDecember 7, 2021Georgetown advances to the College Cup with shootout win over West Virginia
The Hoyas defeated the Mountaineers, 4-1 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw, in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals.
By Andrew GoldenDecember 4, 2021Washington Spirit trades Tegan McGrady to expansion San Diego Wave
McGrady, a Stanford graduate and former U.S. youth national team defender, was the seventh overall pick in the 2019 draft.
By Steven GoffDecember 1, 2021D.C. United cuts ties with Joseph Mora, Yamil Asad and several others
D.C. United has begun making roster decisions after missing the MLS playoffs by one point.
By Steven GoffNovember 29, 2021Real Madrid star Karim Benzema gets 12-month suspended sentence for role in sex tape scandal
Karim Benzema received a one-year suspended sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros for his involvement in a scheme to blackmail his former teammate.
By Glynn A. HillNovember 24, 2021Brrrr! USMNT picks Columbus, St. Paul for winter World Cup qualifiers
A match against El Salvador is set for Jan. 27 in Columbus, Ohio, and another against Honduras will be Feb. 2 in St. Paul, Minn.
By Steven GoffNovember 24, 2021‘Nobody cares’: NWSL players say U.S. Soccer failed to act on abuse claims against Red Stars coach
Several players told The Post that Rory Dames, the longest-tenured coach in the NWSL, was verbally and emotionally abusive and that U.S. Soccer ignored their complaints. Dames resigned Monday.
By Molly Hensley-ClancyNovember 22, 2021D.C. United will open 2022 season at Audi Field against expansion Charlotte FC
United's second match will be on the road against FC Cincinnati.
By Steven GoffNovember 22, 2021Manchester United fires Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose fate was sealed by an ugly loss
Manchester United has failed to perform up to expectations after acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho over the summer.
By Cindy BorenNovember 21, 2021Washington Spirit defeats Chicago Red Stars to win first National Women’s Soccer League title
Kelley O'Hara's goal in the first extra time period broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Spirit its first NWSL championship.
By Steven GoffNovember 20, 2021