Early stage discussions with Portland are taking place to determine if a new pre-professional team can be a fit for the franchise and Fitzpatrick Stadium.
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NWSL commissioner resigns as FIFA investigates handling of sexual harassment claims
Weekend games have been called off as Commissioner Lisa Baird resigns amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players.
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UMaine gets go-ahead for spring sports
University officials give clearance for traditional spring teams, as well as football, field hockey and women’s soccer, which had their fall seasons canceled.
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Kristie Mewis persevered to become breakout U.S. star
Mewis broke into the national team in 2013 but then fell out of favor. Making her first appearance for the team in six years last week, she set a national team record with 2,722 days between goals.
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U.S. women’s national soccer team reassembles at the end of a ‘crazy’ year
More than eight months after its last match, the core of the roster has finally regathered south of Amsterdam for Friday’s rematch of the 2019 World Cup final against the Netherlands.
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US women’s team players have options after setback in court
U.S. women’s soccer players have vowed to appeal following a ruling by a federal judge in Los Angeles that curtailed their equal pay case against the U.S. Soccer Federation.
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UMF women's soccer weathered tough scheduled to reach NCAA Division III playoffs
UMaine-Farmginton’s McKenna Brodeur runs with ball toward an eventual score against Thomas in the first half of Sunday’s NAC championship game in Waterville. Thomas’ Taznae Fubler is at left. (David Leaming/Morning Sentinel) After a difficult start to the season, the University of Maine at Farmington women’s soccer team courageously did an about-face, won a majority […]
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UMF women among Maine soccer teams in NCAA Division III tournaments
UMaine-Farmington’s Haley Fletcher, a former Monmouth Academy standout, heads the ball as Thomas College player Nikki Bradstreet pressures during the NAC women’s soccer championship game Sunday in Waterville. (David Leaming/Morning Sentinel) WATERVILLE — It did not take long for the Colby College men’s soccer players to stand and cheer. As soon as they heard their […]
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Women's soccer: UMF upsets Thomas to win NAC title
UMF’s Lydia Roy possesses the ball as Thomas College player Emily Bartlett pressures during the NAC championship game on Sunday. (David Leaming/Morning Sentinel Photo) WATERVILLE — A Cinderella season continues for the University of Maine at Farmington women’s soccer team. The Beavers beat Thomas College 3-1 on Sunday to capture the North Atlantic Conference championship […]
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Women's soccer: Beavers seeking steady improvement
Waterville native Lydia Roy will be counted on to provide some production up top for the University of Maine at Farmington women’s soccer team this fall. (UMF athletics) FARMINGTON — Hall of Fame football coach Bill Parcells once famously said, “You are what your record says you are.” Sometimes, however, a team can’t be entirely […]