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This mentorship program aims to change that.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/20/nwsl-players-mentor-young-black-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:09:01 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Golden]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A partnership between Voice in Sport and the NWSL’s Black Women’s Player Collective helps pair young athletes with mentors who look like them.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/5IJFHOBZ7VGCNKTXROE7P377EE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/5IJFHOBZ7VGCNKTXROE7P377EE.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/5IJFHOBZ7VGCNKTXROE7P377EE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/5IJFHOBZ7VGCNKTXROE7P377EE.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/20/nwsl-players-mentor-young-black-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[U.S. group eyes English soccer club, saying crypto and NFTs can change the game]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/16/daryl-morey-crypto-nfts-english-soccer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:20 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Maese]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The investors, who include Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey, say they're close to purchasing a lower-tier English Football League club. They say NFTs can upend how sports teams are owned.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YX7E2QLTBBHGXERJ5IYKTFZHZE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YX7E2QLTBBHGXERJ5IYKTFZHZE.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YX7E2QLTBBHGXERJ5IYKTFZHZE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YX7E2QLTBBHGXERJ5IYKTFZHZE.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/16/daryl-morey-crypto-nfts-english-soccer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item> <br/> <item> <title><![CDATA[D.C. United to begin 2022 light in competition, heavy in home dates ]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/15/dc-united-2022-mls-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Entering its 27th season, MLS unveils 34-game schedules for all 28 clubs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WYXXIW7W4NGUNNSZRRU4F7SJJI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WYXXIW7W4NGUNNSZRRU4F7SJJI.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WYXXIW7W4NGUNNSZRRU4F7SJJI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WYXXIW7W4NGUNNSZRRU4F7SJJI.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/15/dc-united-2022-mls-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[An emotional Sergio Aguero retires because of heart condition]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/15/sergio-aguero-retires/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:30:57 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cindy Boren]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Sergio Aguero, one of the best strikers of his generation, made four appearances for Barcelona after a prolific run with Manchester City.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GT74GI4SYFAQLAB2RWCSKQON64.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GT74GI4SYFAQLAB2RWCSKQON64.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GT74GI4SYFAQLAB2RWCSKQON64.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GT74GI4SYFAQLAB2RWCSKQON64.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/15/sergio-aguero-retires/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Todd Boehly, Jennifer Tepper Mackesy in talks to buy Washington Spirit]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/14/washington-spirit-todd-boehly-jennifer-tepper-mackesy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:10:26 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Steve Baldwin has planned to sell the National Women's Soccer League champions this offseason.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Washington]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/11/georgetowns-hopes-another-mens-soccer-title-disappear-loss-washington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 01:34:46 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Hoyas were attempting to win their second men's soccer title in three seasons but fell to the Huskies, 2-1, in the College Cup semifinals.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/2JXIADS2HUI6ZA4WKVJL55K4HQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/2JXIADS2HUI6ZA4WKVJL55K4HQ.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" 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Now they’re each nearing a title. ]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/10/sands-twins-soccer-georgetown-nycfc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:00:51 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[James Sands is in the MLS Cup with New York City FC, and Will Sands is a Georgetown star at the College Cup.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VOQHSQU4SVEV7M7W6TYJOVAMHY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VOQHSQU4SVEV7M7W6TYJOVAMHY.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VOQHSQU4SVEV7M7W6TYJOVAMHY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VOQHSQU4SVEV7M7W6TYJOVAMHY.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/10/sands-twins-soccer-georgetown-nycfc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[MLS updates diversity policy; Carles Gil named MVP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/07/mls-diversity-policy-mvp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2021 14:51:52 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[During his state of the league address, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced that the league will require clubs to include at least two non-White finalists for coaching and other technical jobs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/PJJDMKBYGVHTBAFMECA7QOR54A.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/PJJDMKBYGVHTBAFMECA7QOR54A.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/PJJDMKBYGVHTBAFMECA7QOR54A.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/PJJDMKBYGVHTBAFMECA7QOR54A.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/07/mls-diversity-policy-mvp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Georgetown advances to the College Cup with shootout win over West Virginia]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/04/georgetown-wvu-college-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Sat, 4 Dec 2021 16:39:33 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Golden]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Hoyas defeated the Mountaineers, 4-1 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw, in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JMIDFJ6OINE3NEGMJIZVDKB4NI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JMIDFJ6OINE3NEGMJIZVDKB4NI.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JMIDFJ6OINE3NEGMJIZVDKB4NI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JMIDFJ6OINE3NEGMJIZVDKB4NI.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/04/georgetown-wvu-college-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Washington Spirit trades Tegan McGrady to expansion San Diego Wave]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/01/tegan-mcgrady-trade-san-diego-wave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2021 16:49:31 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[McGrady, a Stanford graduate and former U.S. youth national team defender, was the seventh overall pick in the 2019 draft.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/6UBRIAGL7RED7LHVDOHBTTTLPE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/6UBRIAGL7RED7LHVDOHBTTTLPE.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/6UBRIAGL7RED7LHVDOHBTTTLPE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/6UBRIAGL7RED7LHVDOHBTTTLPE.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/01/tegan-mcgrady-trade-san-diego-wave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[D.C. United cuts ties with Joseph Mora, Yamil Asad and several others]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/29/dc-united-roster-moves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:29:07 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[D.C. United has begun making roster decisions after missing the MLS playoffs by one point.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WC5TCQAVGFDW3NUR6N6M2RNBBU.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WC5TCQAVGFDW3NUR6N6M2RNBBU.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WC5TCQAVGFDW3NUR6N6M2RNBBU.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WC5TCQAVGFDW3NUR6N6M2RNBBU.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/29/dc-united-roster-moves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid star Karim Benzema gets 12-month suspended sentence for role in sex tape scandal]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/24/karim-benzema-verdict/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:10:17 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Glynn A. Hill]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Karim Benzema received a one-year suspended sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros for his involvement in a scheme to blackmail his former teammate.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LXMJAD4SKBDGFOSMZ6L3362W4M.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LXMJAD4SKBDGFOSMZ6L3362W4M.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LXMJAD4SKBDGFOSMZ6L3362W4M.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LXMJAD4SKBDGFOSMZ6L3362W4M.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/24/karim-benzema-verdict/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Brrrr! USMNT picks Columbus, St. Paul for winter World Cup qualifiers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/24/world-cup-qualifying-us-venues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:36:04 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[A match against El Salvador is set for Jan. 27 in Columbus, Ohio, and another against Honduras will be Feb. 2 in St. Paul, Minn.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/RJSR5ZPKIZCC7DMEG2JAZIB5II.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/RJSR5ZPKIZCC7DMEG2JAZIB5II.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/RJSR5ZPKIZCC7DMEG2JAZIB5II.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/RJSR5ZPKIZCC7DMEG2JAZIB5II.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/24/world-cup-qualifying-us-venues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[‘Nobody cares’: NWSL players say U.S. Soccer failed to act on abuse claims against Red Stars coach]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/22/rory-dames-chicago-red-stars-resigns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:14:47 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Hensley-Clancy]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Several players told The Post that Rory Dames, the longest-tenured coach in the NWSL, was verbally and emotionally abusive and that U.S. Soccer ignored their complaints. 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United will open 2022 season at Audi Field against expansion Charlotte FC]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/22/dc-united-2022-opener-charlotte-fc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:44:30 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[United's second match will be on the road against FC Cincinnati.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/EWDVWYMKPZDHBFYM5RDAS55Q54.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/EWDVWYMKPZDHBFYM5RDAS55Q54.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/EWDVWYMKPZDHBFYM5RDAS55Q54.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/EWDVWYMKPZDHBFYM5RDAS55Q54.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/22/dc-united-2022-opener-charlotte-fc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Manchester United fires Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose fate was sealed by an ugly loss]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/21/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-fired/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2021 09:52:02 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cindy Boren]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Manchester United has failed to perform up to expectations after acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho over the summer.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QS3L3RI7P5DG5K3SISNDNXVMN4.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QS3L3RI7P5DG5K3SISNDNXVMN4.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QS3L3RI7P5DG5K3SISNDNXVMN4.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QS3L3RI7P5DG5K3SISNDNXVMN4.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/21/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-fired/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Washington Spirit defeats Chicago Red Stars to win first National Women’s Soccer League title]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/20/nwsl-title-washington-spirit-chicago-red-stars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></link> <pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 17:59:53 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Goff]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Kelley O'Hara's goal in the first extra time period broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Spirit its first NWSL championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/S5RUGX5PGFBSXBOY2S5NSJRT7M.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/S5RUGX5PGFBSXBOY2S5NSJRT7M.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/S5RUGX5PGFBSXBOY2S5NSJRT7M.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/S5RUGX5PGFBSXBOY2S5NSJRT7M.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/20/nwsl-title-washington-spirit-chicago-red-stars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-soccer]]></guid> </item> <br/> <br/> <br/> </channel> </rss>