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Megan Rapinoe, Simone Biles Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Fifteen other individuals were honored at Thursday’s ceremony.

Sports Illustrated

Simone Biles becomes youngest living person to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

‘Today, she adds to her medal count of 32 – I don’t know if you’re going to find room,’ President Biden said as he honoured the Olympian

The Independent UK

World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol free under Qatari curbs

Qatar's World Cup stadium stands are set to be alcohol-free, with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and after some matches, a source with knowledge of plans for the soccer tournament said.

Reuters

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Imperial agency eyes reviving regional visits

With the Emperor and Empress unable to visit regional areas for more than 2-1/2 years due to the pandemic, the Imperial Household Agency is closely monitoring various events, including J.League soccer matches, to help devise measures to prevent infection and allow the couple to resume their trips.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘I told them’: How multiple systems failed when Toledo coach’s alleged sexual misconduct was reported

In the second part of an exclusive investigation, the Guardian can reveal that multiple organizations and institutions tasked with the welfare and protection of athletes failed to consider, investigate or address repeated allegations of sexual misconduct against Toledo soccer coach Brad Evans

The Guardian - US

International flights return to Canberra

Direct flights to and from Canberra to resume in October - before the soccer World Cup

The Canberra Times

South American women's soccer improving but some way to go

The next edition of the Women's Copa America soccer tournament starts on Friday in Colombia at a time when the sport is clearly evolving in South America but at different speeds and opportunities for players

The Independent UK

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US Soccer suspends ex-Toledo coach’s license after Guardian investigation

US Soccer has confirmed it has suspended the coaching license of Brad Evans following a Guardian investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by the former University of Toledo women’s coach

The Guardian - UK

U.S. Soccer Announces Steps Against Coach Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Brad Evans, who spent 13 years as Toledo’s head coach, also worked in the Olympic Development Program and was a U.S. Soccer instructor.

Sports Illustrated

Jesse Lingard to head to US for 'groundbreaking' transfer talks with MLS clubs

Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is currently a free agent and could be about to move abroad, with reports suggesting there is Major League Soccer interest in him

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian kids play soccer again in bombed-out stadium

Ukrainian children have started playing soccer again in a bombed-out stadium outside Kyiv, a much-needed distraction after more than four months of war.

Reuters

Everton transfer target Jesse Lingard to entertain 'pitches' from MLS clubs

Former Manchester United star Jess Lingard might be wanted at Everton but he's weighing up his options in Major League Soccer first

Liverpool Echo

‘It shattered my world’: an Ohio soccer coach, sexual misconduct and the system that has protected him

Exclusive: The Guardian can reveal for the first time the circumstances behind Brad Evans’ sudden exit as University of Toledo soccer coach and how he has still been allowed to hold prominent positions within the game

The Guardian - US

Emotional Sacha Kljestan asks Congress to 'do something' after Illinois mass shooting

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan had long been among the most thoughtful and outspoken players in MLS, frequently using social media to comment on issues that go beyond soccer.

Los Angeles Times

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The Independent UK

Bayern Munich defends contentious sponsorship with Qatar

Bayern Munich's chief executive Oliver Kahn has defended the German soccer club’s contentious sponsorship agreement with Qatar

Reuters

War takes heavy toll on Ukrainian sport

Young soccer players in the city of Kharkiv are grieving over the death of their coach, killed by a Russian shell last week in an incident that highlights the heavy toll the war is inflicting on all areas of Ukrainian society, including sport.

Los Angeles Times

Megan Rapinoe's presidential honor highlights role as team player

Megan Rapinoe was having lunch with the rest of the women's national soccer team when her cellphone buzzed. It was the White House, the caller ID said.

The Independent UK

French soccer tournament celebrates diversity, fights racism

An amateur soccer tournament in France aimed at celebrating ethnic diversity is attracting talent scouts, sponsors and increasing public attention by uniting young players from low-income neighborhoods with high-profile names in the sport

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Jim Souhan: Briana Scurry, the former U.S. women’s soccer great, has been to hell and back

MINNEAPOLIS — Briana Scurry walked into the auditorium at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minn., on Wednesday night, and a tall man hugged her, saying, "Welcome home."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Alex Morgan is ready to remind the world what she’s got in World Cup and Olympics qualifying

PHILADELPHIA — Alex Morgan hasn’t forgotten what it was like the last time the U.S. women’s soccer team played a major Concacaf competition outside of the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire explain reason for keeping Arlo White

A team spokesperson said the franchise stuck with White, who is now the voice of LIV Golf, because they felt it wasn’t appropriate to judge where he chose to work outside the club.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Men’s Soccer Qualifies for First Olympics for Since 2008

The U-20 squad beat Honduras 3–0 to punch a ticket to Paris in 2024.

WEKU

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others

The president will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, who also include Oscar-winning Denzel Washington, the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and soccer Olympian Megan Rapinoe.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to Disburse $92 mn to FIFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF in Wake of Corruption Probe

FIFA and other entities injured in the global football corruption scheme that exploded in 2015 are set to receive another $92 million in compensation, the US Department of Justice said Thursday. US officials had said last year that FIFA, world football's governing body, would receive $201 million confiscated from corrupt…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What we learned from the USWNT’s last games before World Cup and Olympics qualifying

SANDY, Utah — The U.S. women’s soccer team finished its preparations for next month’s Concacaf World Cup and Olympic qualifying tournament late Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Colombia at Rio Tinto Stadium.

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