A soccer star helped orchestrate a journey to freedom for dozens of young girls from the Taliban in Afghanistan, where her parents were born.

The Seattle Torrent re-signed Lily Delianedis and Lyndie Lobdell, and added Czech Olympian Noemi Neubauerova in free agency.

The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles-area fans for their hospitality.

The Iranians made history with two draws in Inglewood, marking the first time the team has avoided a loss through its first two World Cup games. While the matches drew protests against the Iranian regime, including some booing both times the national anthem was played before kickoffs, the crowds heavily favored and cheered loudly for the Iranian team.

The league makes four key changes aimed at preserving the flow of the game.

Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has ⁠become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico’s president on Monday

One World Cup tourist blissfully unaware every Limebike seat he rode on today was covered in a naked Fremont Solstice Parade reveler’s taintjuice over the weekend says he’s continuing to have an awesome time in Seattle.

Will the LLM decide you need an ambulance?

Temwa Chawinga has signed a 3-year contract extension.

The PWHL has its first two outside investors bringing on the Ilitch Companies in Detroit led by Chris Ilitch, and Kilmer Sports Ventures led by Larry Tanenbaum in Toronto.

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC will host a June 24 doubleheader featuring artist Victor Meléndez and a match with playoff implications.

Almost 67,000 soccer fans shook Seattle Stadium with electrifying screams, claps and jumps during the FIFA Men’s World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia on Friday — and they were strong enough to trigger seismic activity readings.

The rumbling peaked after U.S. defender Alex Freeman scored Team USA’s second goal against Australia, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. Fans waited with bated breath when Freeman was initially ruled offside, then erupted in celebration following a replay check that counted the goal.

King County Metro's new summer Golden Gardens Direct route will run every 30 minutes between Ballard and Golden Gardens Park starting June 27.

Could former FC Barcelona star Alexia Putellas be headed to NWSL? A key report states it is a possibility…

The Seattle Torrent today announced that forward Emma Nuutinen has been signed to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season.

My Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago is about a boy named Hiero growing up in ancient Athens. In the story, he and a boy named Duris grow in friendship while learning about life in the city. Through their friendship, the book shows what everyday life was like for children in ancient Greece, including school, family life, festivals, and important events happening around them. (Summary by Narrator)

King County released new data illustrating the success of the permanent supportive housing model, but DESC’s recently opened Birch Grove complex may be its last to open for several years due to federal cuts targeting supportive housing.

Seattle plucked Gabrielle David out of Sweden late last season, and now they're bringing back the forward full time for the next two seasons.

Originally written shortly before Cooper's death and published posthumously, The Ways of the Hour examines the social evils of the criminal justice system. In particular, it looks at how the jury system, which acts as a check on centralized power in a monarchy, has the opposite effect in a democracy. - Summary by LynneT

Friday's U.S. National Team win showcased the city and region in a way a Renton stadium never could.