The New York Times – Sports:
A final in Los Angeles offers a welcome clash of styles, while a Copa Libertadores crown shows Brazilian teams may have cracked the code in that competition.
Category: Soccer
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Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
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Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.
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Mana Shim Will Lead US Soccer Task Force on Abuse Reforms
The New York Times – Sports:
Mana Shim’s revelations of sexual abuse by her coach helped drive a reckoning in women’s soccer. Her new job at U.S. Soccer should position her to direct change from inside the federation.
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Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.
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U.S. Curling Chief Resigns in Furor Over Handling of Past Abuse Complaints
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff Plush, the chief executive of curling’s national federation, stepped down after athletes complained about his role in failing to address abuse in women’s soccer when he worked there.
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World Cup Dreams, Gone in an Instant
The New York Times – Sports:
For hundreds of the world’s best players, injury is the fear shadowing every step, every turn, every tackle as the World Cup looms.
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NYU vs. Chicago Men’s Soccer: A Match Between Two Women Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:
N.Y.U.’s Kim Wyant inspired Julianne Sitch to coach the University of Chicago. They will face off in a match in which both men’s teams are coached by women.