Soccer

New updates following an investigation by KNKX that looked into allegations of abuse at the Redmond, Wash.-based soccer club, Crossfire Premier.

An expanded field of 32 teams at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand means more players and teams will see the international spotlight. The tournament starts Thursday.

Allegations of a culture of sexism, racism, and abuse at Crossfire Premier, a youth soccer club in Washington state mirror the findings of a 2022 report about systemic abuse at the pro level.

The National Women’s Soccer League embarks on its 11th season this weekend with players looking to capitalize on the excitement building ahead of the Women’s World Cup while also moving on from the turbulence of the last two seasons.

Megan Rapinoe has re-signed with OL Reign for the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season. The move comes exactly 10 years after Rapinoe was allocated as a national team player to the Reign.

A documentary about one of the worst national men’s soccer teams is a part of the first Seattle Soccer Film Festival. “Next Goal Wins” also happens to have a local connection. KNKX Arts & Culture reporter Grace Madigan has more.

When Title IX became law 50 years ago, it had a resounding impact on girl's and women's sports. In an interview with KNKX, Seattle lawyer and former professional soccer player Stephanie Verdoia reflects on her career, the opportunities created by Title IX, but also how the law falls short of achieving true equality in sport.

The Seattle Sounders announced plans for a new headquarters and training facility that could also be used as a practice facility for the 2026 World Cup. The site was formerly home to Boeing Commercial Airplanes and the Longacres racetrack.

U.S. Soccer is likely to lose out on tens of millions in revenue, and more dual-nationals may choose to play elsewhere. Fox Sports' $425-million payout to air the next two World Cups looks rough, too.

Midfielder Sulley Muntari is from Ghana. When spectators hurled racial epithets at a match in Italy, he complained to the referee. The ref gave him a yellow card.