World Sep 06 Soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault By Associated Press
World Aug 29 Rubiales asked to resign for kissing player by Spanish soccer federation officials “After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said. By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Aug 26 FIFA suspends Spain’s soccer federation president for 90 days, opens disciplinary investigation FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent. By Graham Dunbar, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Aug 25 Watch 6:56 Spanish soccer head refuses to step down for forcibly kissing player after World Cup win The glow of Spain’s first Women’s World Cup championship has been dimmed by a cloud of controversy. The criticism has erupted around Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain’s soccer federation. During the on-field celebration, Rubiales grabbed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso and… By John Yang, Courtney Norris
World Aug 25 Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso says ‘in no moment’ did she consent to kiss with Luis Rubiales Hermoso issued a statement Friday through her union hours after Rubiales claimed in an emergency meeting of the Spanish soccer federation that the kiss was consensual. By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
Aug 20 Watch 6:21 With Spain’s historic win, a look at the progress and challenges facing women’s soccer By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz Spain won its first Women's World Cup with its defeat over England Sunday. Five years ago, the team lacked jerseys designed for women, high-quality facilities and enough physical trainers. Spain's historic win, and what they went through to achieve it,… Continue watching
Aug 16 England tops Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain By John Pye, Associated Press England moves on to face Spain in the championship game on Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 06 After a storied career, Megan Rapinoe leaves her final World Cup with pride By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: At least 6 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks across the country In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine and Russia both launched attacks against each other as the war in Ukraine drags on, Donald Trump called Vice President Mike Pence “delusional” in regards to the 2020 election, the U.S. women’s national soccer… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 5:54 What to know about the U.S. women’s national team’s heartbreaking World Cup loss By John Yang, Kaisha Young Going into the 2023 World Cup, few would have predicted what happened to the U.S. women’s national soccer team. They made their earliest departure ever from the tournament after Sunday’s loss to Sweden on penalty kicks in the round of… Continue watching