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Audrey Nelson/KNKXKorfball is unusual in the United States. For years, Team USA remained short-handed. But this summer, two of the people who started the team are working to find new talent. -
Lindsey Wasson/APSoccer Hall of Famer Mary Harvey works at the intersection of human rights and sport. She authored the human rights strategies for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada's World Cup bid.
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FIFA doesn’t recognize the Iran-Egypt contest as a Pride Match. But the local organizing committee does. -
Jazz Barbershop in Shoreline is helping the Egyptian players look fresh during their stay for the World Cup. The barbers are hoping their work can bring the team another win. -
The U.S. men’s national team played against Australia in Seattle on Friday, winning 2-0. And fans in Seattle showed just how much they cared. -
Seattle gave 20 World Cup tickets to African Youth Sports Academy to send kids to a match. The group returned them after the U.S. denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan. -
There are five official fan zones — plus the Renton base camp — in Western Washington. From hiking to art to whale watching, these places offer lots to do beyond soccer. -
There are a lot of things people would do for World Cup tickets. One Mercer Island couple decided to put their plans to move on pause to catch the games. -
Crews have been working for years to prepare for six World Cup matches. The changes include a new pitch and the sponsor-free moniker "Seattle Stadium." -
The World Cup started Thursday, and the first game in Seattle is Monday. Some people are thrilled. Others, not so much. -
World Cup matches are expensive. A new program led by the City of Seattle will distribute free tickets for young people and their caretakers. -
The initiative echoes restrictions in 27 other states and would effectively block transgender girls from joining girls’ middle- and high-school teams.
