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The former president of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, passes a police van as he leaves a court appearance in Madrid on Friday.

Spain, soccer and an unwanted World Cup kiss: the Luis Rubiales firestorm, explained

3:16pm September 15, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales appeared in court Friday and denied any wrongdoing. Here's what's happened and what to look for next.

Spain soccer federation President Luis Rubiales speaks during a news conference in Nyon, Switzerland, on Oct. 5, 2022.

Luis Rubiales resigns as head of Spain's soccer federation

6:48pm September 10, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

The embattled president of Spain's soccer federation has left his job. A furor arose after he kissed a star player on the mouth after the Women's World Cup final.

Jorge Vilda stands during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Sweden and Spain in Auckland, New Zealand, on Aug. 15. Spain's soccer federation announced Vilda's dismissal as coach of the women's national team on Tuesday.

Spain's women's soccer coach is fired as fallout grows from unwanted World Cup kiss

3:00pm September 05, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

Spain's soccer federation named Montse Tomé as head coach of the women's national team, the first woman in the role. She was assistant coach to Jorge Vilda, who was dismissed on Tuesday.

Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales refused on Friday to resign his post.

Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed

5:36pm August 25, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

Spain's government and FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the tournament final. Rubiales is refusing to resign.

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FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the head of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales. Rubiales is seen here at a reception for the Spanish team on Tuesday in Madrid, after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss

12:08pm August 24, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.

Left: Morgan Weaver of Portland Thorns FC controls the ball during the the NWSL semifinal against San Diego Wave on October 23, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. Right: Kristen Edmonds of Kansas City Current celebrates after beating OL Reign in a NWSL semifinal match on October 23, 2022 in Seattle. Portland and Kansas City play for the championship Saturday night.

Amid scandal, women's pro soccer hits the big stage — a primetime NWSL Championship

7:00am October 29, 2022

by Tom Goldman

One of the NWSL's most accomplished teams — The Portland Thorns — is taking on the Kansas City Current, an expansion squad that joined the league just last year.

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An Afghan girls soccer team rebelled to play the game they love. Now they're refugees

5:07pm January 05, 2022

by Joanna Kakissis

The teenagers on the Afghan girls national soccer team lean on each other as they adjust to a new life in Portugal, where they fled after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

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The Washington Spirit celebrates defeating the Chicago Red Stars after the NWSL Championship held at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday in Louisville, Ky.

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Washington Spirit wins its 1st NWSL championship after 2-1 win over Chicago

6:45pm November 20, 2021

by Wynne Davis

The D.C. team took home its first national championship on Saturday after defeating the Chicago Red Stars. The match ended in extra time with a final goal from Washington's Kelley O'Hara.

Aminata Diallo, pictured here while she was on loan to the National Women's Soccer League's Utah Royals, warms up prior to a match in July 2020 in Herriman, Utah.

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Soccer player Aminata Diallo has been arrested after an attack on her teammate

2:31pm November 10, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

In an incident that's drawing comparisons to Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, the Paris Saint-Germain player allegedly arranged for two men to attack rival Kheira Hamraoui, injuring her legs.

Women's World Cup Bump — Short-Lived Or Longer?

4:35pm August 07, 2019

by Tom Goldman

After the excitement and thrill of the U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup, attention shifts back to the NWSL — the 7-year-old pro league in the U.S. Will the enthusiasm lead to sustained interest?