NWSL soccer

Alex Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after an illustrious 15-year career

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Alex Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after an illustrious 15-year career

SAN DIEGO — Fighting tears, Alex Morgan waved to the crowd and walked off the field for the last time on Sunday as she capped an impactful 15-year career. Despite the nearly 100-degree heat, a crowd of 26,516 filled San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium for Morgan’s farewell match. The two-time Women’s World Cup winner announced on … Read more

Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step in

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Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step in

Forward Catarina Macario won’t be able to play at the Olympics because of irritation in her right knee, U.S. coach Emma Hayes said Friday. Macario will be replaced on the 18-player roster for France by alternate Lynn Williams, pending approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee, FIFA and the International Olympic Committee. Defender Emily Sams is … Read more