Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY

FIFA approves eight captain’s armband, including one similar in design and color to the OneLove band forbidden at the men’s World Cup last year.

Simone Biles in the field for the U.S. Classic, a qualifying meet for the U.S. gymnastics championships. It will be her first competition since Tokyo.

Alen Hadzic, who went to Tokyo while under investigation for sexual misconduct, declared permanently ineligible by US Center for SafeSport.

The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the first women’s tournament to be played in two countries, begins in a month and runs through Aug. 20.

If FIFA and Concacaf don’t take strong action now to end the slurs once and for all, their cowardice is as contemptible as the chant itself.

Becky Sauerbrunn is not only one of the best center backs in the world, she’s the consummate leader for the USWNT.

Almost six months after letting his contract expire, US Soccer brings Gregg Berhalter back as coach of the US men’s team.

Politicians think they’re making grand civic gesture with a stadium deal when, in reality, they’re lining the already fat pockets of a billionaire.

Anyone surprised, or angry, Gregg Berhalter will return as coach of the USMNT hasn’t been paying attention, columnist Nancy Armour writes.