Paul Kennedy, Author at Soccer America

USL Championship players authorize strike

by Paul KennedyFebruary 27, 2026March 2, 2026

USL Players Association players voted to authorize their bargaining committee to issue a strike if a labor agreement covering the USL Championship.

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Noahkai Banks show off his moves, reveals he’s torn … between USA and Germany

by Paul KennedyFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Noahkai Banks showed off his attacking moves with an assist on Rodrigo Ribeiro’s goal in Augburg’s 2-0 victory over FC Köln on Friday night,

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Friday AM: Cavan Sullivan makes history; Naomi Girma on USWNT’s welcoming culture.

by Paul KennedyFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more soccer news! ADVERTISEMENT Good morning! We hope everyone has a great soccer weekend. In MLS, Week 2 will be highlighted by Orlando City vs. Inter Miami. The Lions are closing in on a deal to bring French great Antoine Griezmann to Central Florida in the next couple of […]

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MLS NEXT Pro kicks off fifth season

by Paul KennedyFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

MLS NEXT Pro kicks off its fifth season on Friday with 30 teams.

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Cavan Sullivan scores first two goals, adds two assists in Philadelphia triumph

by Paul KennedyFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Cavan Sullivan scored his first two goals for the Philadelphia Union and added two assists (the first on a nifty backheel) in the 7-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago’s Defence Force in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup first-round series. Sullivan made history as the youngest American goalscorer in Concacaf Champions Cup history. The […]

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Dénis Bouanga takes contract extension with LAFC

by Paul KennedyFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Dénis Bouanga signed a contract extension with LAFC as a Designated Player through 2028, with an option through the 2029-30 season.

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Concacaf Champions Cup: Cincy, ‘Caps and Galaxy (barely) advance

by Paul KennedyFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

• FC Cincinnati 9-0 O&M FC: Aggregate: 13-0). Three academy graduates scored their first goals for FCC: Ademar Chávez, Stiven Jimenez and Stefan Chirila. At 17 years, 44 days, Chávez became the youngest goalscorer in Cincy history. Ayoub Lajhar, a 2026 MLS SuperDraft selection, recorded two assists in his debut. Next: A rematch of last season’s round of 16 […]