United States goalkeepers Adrianna Franch, left, and Alyssa Naeher celebrate after winning the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match against England, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. A fan has been accused by a Twitter user of yelling a racial slur at Franch, the goalkeeper of the Portland Thorns, during Friday's loss to Utah Royals FC at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Alex is an expat from Los Angeles who started his journalism career in 2013 after attempting, and failing, to become the next great rock star. He most recently covered local sports in Chico.