World Cup

In France, Northwest soccer stars battle in World Cup

NANTERRE, France— Fans of Pacific Northwest soccer will have plenty of players to support during Friday’s quarterfinal match against host France.Portland…

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, center, wears a T-shirt honoring Megan Rapinoe, right, of the U.S. women's World Cup champion soccer team and the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, left, before a WNBA game on July 12. Elaine Thompson/AP

Local News

Seattle Storm Ask 'What About Us?' As Women's Soccer Rides High On World Cup Win

Will the latest U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup lead to a surge of popularity in other women's pro sports leagues? Executives and players hope so.

Netherlands' Anouk Dekker, left, walks past as United States' Rose Lavelle, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France on Sunday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP

National News

U.S. Wins Women's World Cup, Beating Netherlands 2-0 In Final

The U.S. Women's Soccer team is still the world's best after dominating the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup final and winning 2-0. Throughout the tournament, the U.S. brushed aside criticism, complaints of arrogance and calls for the team to tone down their goal celebrations.