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Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod leaves Orlando Pride for Iceland
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Soccer star’s husband fired for giving players painkillers
Crystal Dunn of the U.S., left, and Grace Jale of New Zealand compete for the ball during their women's international soccer friendly game in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (Mark Tantrum/Photosport via AP)
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Canadian midfielder Samantha Chang ready for next step on soccer adventure
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NWSL bans four from coaching, takes other disciplinary actions
FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. An investigation commissioned by the NWSL and its players union found “widespread misconduct" directed at players dating back to the beginnings nearly a decade ago of the country's top women's professional league. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)
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Former Canada assistant coach takes over as head coach of the NWSL Portland Thorns
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Investigation commissioned by NWSL finds ‘widespread misconduct’ directed at players
FILE - Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)
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Canada’s first women’s pro soccer league aiming to launch in 2025
***NOTE TO EDITORS Embargoed date for publish - late evening on Mon. Dec.5 for the web, and in newspaper on Tues. Dec.6. **** Thomas Gilbert and Diana Matheson pose for a photograph in Toronto, Ont., on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
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NWSL has plenty of ‘ammo’ for TV rights deal, says Angel City’s Ohanian
Alexis Ohanian, the recipient of the Champion for Equality Award, poses for photos on the red carpet at the Women's Sports Foundation's Annual Salute to Women in Sports, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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NWSL players call for Chicago franchise owner to sell stake in team following misconduct report
FILE - Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, speaks following a U.S. women's match against Nigeria at Audi Field, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Washington. An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Cindy Parlow Cone called the findings “heartbreaking and deeply troubling.” (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
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Canada coach Priestman says players have to feel safe in their soccer environment
Canada's coach Bev Priestman gestures to her players during a friendly soccer international between Canada and Australia in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. After sweeping No. 12 Australia in a two-game series Down Under, the seventh ranked Canadian women's soccer team turns its attention to a pair of friendlies in Spain. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rick Rycroft
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Investigation into NWSL scandals finds emotional abuse, sexual misconduct were systemic in sport
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Fans cheer during the first half of an NWSL womens soccer game between the Angel Ctiy FC and the San Diego Wave FC September 17, 2022 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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Canadian women test the waters in Australia in advance of 2023 FIFA World Cup
Canada's coach, Bev Priestman sits on the bench prior to a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match against Costa Rica in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Olivia Moultrie proud of stand she took to play in NWSL
Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie, left, of Team Yellow, takes a shot on goal during a coed charity match with Thorns and Portland Timbers players at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 27, 2022. It's been a little more than a year since Olivia Moultrie signed with the Portland Thorns after suing to join the National Women's Soccer League at just 15 years old. For Moultrie, the lasting lesson of her legal odyssey is that women should have the same opportunities to reach the top tier of U.S. pro soccer as men. Even if they're still teenagers.(Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)
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Angel City eyes global exposure with international matches
FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2022; Fullerton, CA, USA; Angel City FC Co-Founder and President Julie Uhrman, left, and actress Natalie Portman, a team co-owner, smile during the NWSL Challenge Cup match against the San Diego Wave FC in Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Canadian women look to get offence firing at CONCACAF W Championship in Mexico
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Houston NWSL team suspends coach, GM after investigation
Houston Dash head coach James Clarkson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NWSL soccer match against Gotham FC, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Harrison, N.J. Gotham FC won 1-0. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
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Canada sets roster for women’s soccer celebration tour in B.C.
Canada players celebrate their win against Sweden during the women's soccer gold medal game at the Tokyo Olympics in Yokohama, Japan on Friday, August 6, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Jessica Berman named new commissioner of National Women’s Soccer League
A soccer ball sits by the pitch line prior to the NWSL Championship soccer match between the Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
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Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs contract extension with NWSL Portland Thorns
Canada’s Christine Sinclair plays a pass during first half Celebration Tour soccer action against New Zealand in Montreal, Tuesday, October 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Alex Morgan heads home to California with NWSL’s San Diego Wave
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Women’s team players, U.S. Soccer extend labour deal three months
The United States Soccer Federation logo is viewed on a corner flag on the pitch during the first half of an international friendly soccer match between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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In NWSL season to forget, one last day to cheer
Washington Spirit defender Kelley O'Hara, right, fouls OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe during the second half semifinals of the NWSL soccer playoffs Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Tacoma, Wash. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times via AP)
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National Women’s Soccer League playoffs open amid league turbulence
Oct 10, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; North Carolina Courage forward Jessica McDonald (14) celebrates her goal with teammates against the Houston Dash in the first half during a NWSL soccer match at BBVA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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National Women’s Soccer League to partner with players to investigate abuse allegations
Oct 17, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Thorns FC midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) and Houston Dash midfielder Gabby Seiler (5) battle for the ball during a NWSL soccer match at PNC Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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A look at Canada captain Christine Sinclair’s trophy case
Oct 6, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair (12) dribbles the ball away from Houston Dash midfielder Sophie Schmidt (13) during the second half of a NWSL soccer match at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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NWSL to work with players’ union on accountability demands
Oct 17, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dash midfielder Shea Groom (6) advances the ball against the Portland Thorns FC during a NWSL soccer match at PNC Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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After Olympic gold, Christine Sinclair looking to run the table with the Portland Thorns
Oct 6, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair (12) dribbles the ball away from Houston Dash midfielder Sophie Schmidt (13) during the second half of a NWSL soccer match at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Canadian women’s soccer team happy to be back together for home games against New Zealand
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Priestman looks to turn her Olympic champion team into a perennial contender
Canada's coach Bev Priestman looks on prior the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's final football match between Sweden and Canada at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 6, 2021. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Canadian women set for ‘Celebration Tour’ in wake of Olympic soccer success
Canada celebrates with their gold medals after defeating Sweden in the penalty shoot-out in the women's soccer final during the summer Tokyo Olympics in Yokohama, Japan on Friday, August 6, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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In NWSL, protests and demands as league returns to field
Portland Thorns and Houston Dash players, along with referees, gather at midfield, in demonstration of solidarity with two former NWSL players who came forward with allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against a prominent coach, during the first half of an NWSL soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)
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Team believed Riley to be in ‘good standing,’ Courage owner says
FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2018, file photo, North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley is interviewed by a reporter next to the trophy for the National Women's Soccer League championship during a media event at Nike in Beaverton, Ore. The National Women’s Soccer League will not play the games scheduled for this weekend as it deals with the fallout from allegations of sexual misconduct against a former coach. North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley was fired by the team following a report in The Athletic that detailed the alleged misconduct, which included claims from two former players of sexual coercion. The NWSL did not specify Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, whether the games were canceled or postponed. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson, File)
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Steve Baldwin resigns as CEO of NWSL’s Washington Spirit
Sep 26, 2021; Leesburg, Virginia, USA; Kansas City forward Darian Jenkins (13) possess the ball against the Washington Spirit during a NWSL soccer match at Segra Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Female soccer players are done taking abuse. Let’s stop dishing it out.
Sep 26, 2021; Leesburg, Virginia, USA; Kansas City forward Darian Jenkins (13) possess the ball against the Washington Spirit during a NWSL soccer match at Segra Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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NWSL Commissioner Baird resigns amid scandal
Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley watches from the sideline during the second half of an NWSL championship soccer game against the Chicago Red Stars in Cary, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)