ANNE M. PETERSON

Sports writer

Peterson, based in Portland, Oregon, has been with The Associated Press for more than 30 years. She has covered five Olympic Games and five total World Cups. In addition to covering international soccer, she covers the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon and Oregon State.

USWNT finds joy at the Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes

Women’s soccer was eventful at the Paris Olympics. The tournament started with Canada’s drone-spying scandal. Women’s World Cup winners Spain went home empty handed.

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

The U.S. women’s soccer team has won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 in the final at the Paris Games.

Late push wasn’t enough to give France Olympic soccer gold on home soil

France captain Jean-Philippe Mateta was exhausted at the final whistle, limping off the field at Park des Princes.

USWNT seeks to restore world dominance with Olympic gold on the line against Brazil

Just when it appeared the U.S. had conceded its dominance with an early exit from Women’s World Cup, the Americans have roared back under new coach Emma Hayes with an undefeated run in the Paris Olympics.

Berger saves Putellas penalty to clinch women’s soccer bronze for Germany in 1-0 win over Spain

Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-minute penalty and Germany won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory on Friday over Women’s World Cup winner Spain.

Marta plays for Olympic gold one more time when Brazil meets US in women’s soccer final

For her final international tournament with Brazil, Marta is back where it all started. The six-time world player of the year was just 18 when she first played in the Olympics 20 years ago.

Naomi Girma’s stellar defense bolsters USWNT at the Paris Olympics

Girma has been leading a U.S. backline at the Paris Olympics, anchored by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, that has allowed opponents just two goals the whole tournament.

Sophia Smith’s extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany

Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. women’s national team secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany.

Coach Emma Hayes’ consistency carries the US to the Olympic semifinals in women’s soccer

U.S. coach Emma Hayes’ consistency at the Paris Olympics has paid off when it comes to the team’s front three: Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith, who have clearly formed a close bond.

Brazil appeals Marta’s suspension for the Paris Olympics semifinals

Brazil has appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend Marta for two matches after her red card in the group stage of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament.

Trinity Rodman’s ‘bit of magic’ sends US into Olympic soccer semifinals with 1-0 win over Japan

Trinity Rodman scored in extra time and the United States advanced to the women’s soccer semifinals at the Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Japan.

Megan Rapinoe and Snoop Dogg among fans at US women’s soccer quarterfinal against Japan

Former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe and rapper Snoop Dogg were among the fans at Parc des Princes to watch the United States play Japan in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament.

Commissioner Don Garber celebrates 25 years at the helm of Major League Soccer

Don Garber’s knowledge of business appears to have served him well as the head of Major League Soccer for the past 25 years.

Canada women’s soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next

The Canadian women’s national team has persevered at the Olympics despite the drone-spying scandal that has marred the tournament for the defending champions.

Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal.

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card

Marta has been sent off with a red card in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears Wednesday after being shown a red card for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time.

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

Sophia Smith, along with Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman, are helping the United States reclaim its status as a team to be feared at the Olympics in France.

Key injuries hit teams at women’s soccer at the Olympics but new rules help

Germany captain Alexandra Popp’s sore knee was among several key injuries that have impacted group play at the women’s Olympic soccer tournament.

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Sophia Smith scored a pair of goals to help the United States beat Germany 4-1 and advance to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Sophia Smith scored a pair of goals to help the United States beat Germany 4-1 and advance to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.

Banned coach Bev Priestman ‘heartbroken’ and apologizes in Canada drone-spying scandal at Olympics

Embattled Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has apologized to her players and pledged to cooperate with an investigation into the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.

Swanson hopes opening win at Olympics is just the start as US prepares to face Germany

After all that Mallory Swanson went through last year, she’s grateful to be in France for the Olympics.

Canada women’s soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of ‘systemic’ issues

Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has been suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal.

Swanson’s 2 goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal

Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals moments apart in the first half and the United States opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia, giving new coach Emma Hayes a win in her first major tournament with the team.

Olympic soccer preview: Spain women seek gold after lifting a World Cup trophy

Spain’s women are making their first Olympic appearance and hope to become the first team to win a gold medal after lifting a Women’s World Cup trophy.

Canada women’s soccer coach will step aside for the team’s opener because of drone incidents

Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman says she’ll step away from the team’s opening game against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics in the wake of a pair of drone incidents.

Sam Coffey is reveling in the Olympic experience after being left off the US Women’s World Cup team

Sam Coffey turned her disappointment over missing out on the Women’s World Cup into determination to be an Olympian.

Rise of women’s sports brings greater emphasis on maternity and parental needs

At the Olympics in France, a nursery will be available for athletes’ children in the Olympic village for the first time.

Marta pursues soccer gold at the Olympics while preparing to pass the torch to Brazil’s youngsters

Brazilian legend Marta will be playing in her final Olympics in France before stepping away from the national team. It will be Marta’s sixth Olympics.

Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step in

U.S. coach Emma Hayes says forward Catarina Macario won’t be able to train for the Olympics because of irritation in her right knee.