The sale of two of the NWSL’s original teams should go through by the end of the year. Commissioner Jessica Berman confirmed that the Portland Thorns and OL Reign should soon have new owners. “This week was a preliminary deadline for both of those teams in their respective and independent sales processes,” said Berman on […]
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The American Soccer Weekend
Weston McKennie, Sergino Dest, Tim Weah, Yunus Musah and Christian Pulisic (L-R) will take to the field under Gregg Berhalter for the first time — since they did here for the World Cup 2022 round of 16 match against the Netherlands — when they face Uzbekistan on Saturday. Photo: Stephen Nadler/ISI * * * * * […]
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National Soccer Hall of Fame: Veteran and Builder semifinalists named
The National Soccer Hall of Fame released the names of the 21 Veteran and 10 Builder semifinalists on ballots for the Class of 2024. Veteran Semifinalists • Chris Armas • David Beckham • Chico Borja • Sean Bowers • Jeff Cunningham • Lorrie Fair • Mary Harvey • Frankie Hejduk • Lori Henry • Eddie […]
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Youth Movement: Red Bulls sign U.S. U-15s Hall and Rosborough
The New York Red Bulls have signed U.S. U-15 forwards Julian Hall and Tanner Rosborough. Hall, the 2023 GA Cup Golden Boot winner, signed through the 2026 season that includes a club option for 2027. Rosborough, who came to the Red Bulls from Pittsburgh’s Beadling Soccer Club, was signed to an MLS Next Pro contract […]
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Caden Clark is coming home
Minnesota United acquired midfielder Caden Clark from RB Leipzig on a two-year contract, with two club options, for an undisclosed fee. Clark, who made 47 MLS regular-season appearances (seven goals and seven assists) with the New York Red Bulls, will join the Lions in 2024. The MLS’s secondary window is closed. Clark was transferred from […]
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WISL applies for Division II pro women's league status
The Women’s Independent Soccer League became the third women’s league to announce plans in 2023 to seek sanctioning from U.S. Soccer and launch a new women’s pro league. WISL seeks sanctioning as a Division II league as “a bridge between the uniquely American college game and the higher aspirations of literally thousands of soccer-passionate young […]
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USL to Portland set to join USL League One in 2025
A Portland, Maine, group has been awarded a USL League One franchise to begin play in 2025. The team intends to play at 6,000-seat Fitzpatrick Stadium, home to Portland Public School athletic teams. USL to Portland will fund upgrades to the facility, adding locker rooms and renovating the press box. The USL to Portland founder […]
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Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi and Sophia Smith nominated for 2023 awards
Seven-time winner Lionel Messi was nominated for the Men’s Ballon d’Or for the 16th time, while Sophia Smith received her first nomination for the women’s award. The 2023 winners will be announced at ceremonies at the Châtelet Theater in Paris on Oct. 30. HERE ARE ALL THE BALLON D’OR NOMINEES! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/hg1ZByzhDV — Ballon d’Or […]
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Road to 2026: World Cup qualifying kicks off Thursday
Less than nine months after the 2022 World Cup ended, qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico begins on Thursday. The monster of all qualifying groups is in Conmebol, where 10 teams will play 18 games over nine windows. It’s the same format used since 1998. At stake: six automatic […]
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Houston Dash fires head coach Sam Laity after eight and a half months
The Houston Dash became the third NWSL team to fire its head coach this season when it parted ways with Sam Laity with four games left in the 2023 regular season. Houston is 4-6-8 in 10th place in the NWSL standings, six points below the playoff line. Laity was the Dash’s fourth full-time head coach […]