1. With Emma Hayes’ record-breaking salary, U.S. Soccer puts its money where its mouth is By Henry Bushnell (Yahoo Sports)2. How the USWNT lured Emma Hayes away from Chelsea: Inside the near $2 million deal By Meg Linehan, Adam Crafton (The Athletic)3. Q&A: New U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes (USSoccer.com)
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What They're Saying: Chris Richards
“I know that when I’m coming here, it’s always good to get around these guys, but it’s also good to play with them and kind of use that as my outlet. It keeps me going through the month knowing that hopefully I’ll get a game or two with the national team.” — Crystal Palace defender Chris […]
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TV Watch: Most-watched NWSL broadcasts (CBS)
1. 2022 Championship Portland vs. KC Current, 915,000 (304,000) 2. 2023 Championship Gotham FC vs. OL Reign, 817,000 (327,000) 3. 2020 Challenge Cup Houston vs. Chicago, 653,000 (197,000) 4. 2020 Challenge Cup NC Courage vs. Portland, 572,000 (178,000) 5. 2021 Challenge Cup Portland vs. Gotham FC, 534,000 (134,000) Note: In parentheses are viewers 18-49. Source: […]
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Tuesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Lewiston High School’s state soccer title is a salve after last month’s mass shooting By Bill Chappell (NPR)2. Could a Revs soccer-specific stadium finally become a reality? By Tyler Hetu (Sun Chronicle)3. Supreme Court seeks Biden administration view on Relevent suit vs. U.S. Soccer (Reuters)
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In the News …
• Dallas area to host Concacaf Nations League finals. The semifinals, third-place game and final will be played March 21 and 24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Toyota Stadium in Frisco will be the site of the two play-in games on March 24 involving the quarterfinal lowers to determine the final two Concacaf entrants in […]
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Monday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. CBS’s curious handling of Carli Lloyd’s Gotham investment during their NWSL Championship broadcast By Jeff Rueter (The Athletic)2. The NWSL starts the expansion race for its 16th team By Jonathan Tannenwald (Philadelphia Inquirer)3. Undervalued at Man City, Palmer proves his worth to Chelsea By James Olley (ESPN FC)
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Men's College Central: Marshall triumphs before record crowd
No. 1 Marshall won the battle of West Virginia powerhouses when beat No. 5 West Virginia 3-2 to win the 2023 Sun Belt Men’s Tournament championship. The Herd came back from 1-0 and 2-1 to win on Spanish star Alvaro Garcia-Pascual‘s goal, set up by Taimu Okiyoshi and Rai Pinto, in the 77th minute. Garcia-Pascual […]
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Champions: Men's College Conferences
The 23 winners of Division I men’s soccer conferences included UCLA, which completed an unbeaten Pac-12 season to clinch its first Pac-12 title under fifth-year head coach Ryan Jordan. The 2023 NCAA Division I men’s soccer selection show will air Monday, at 1 p.m. ET on NCAA.com. American: Charlotte• Charlotte tops SMU for first AAC tournament […]
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In the News …
• Albert Dikwa named top USL Championship Player of the Year. The 25-year-old Cameroonian scored a league-leading 20 goals in helping the Pittsburgh Riverhounds win the 2023 Players’ Shield. Phoenix’s Danny Trejo finished second; Sac Republic’s Russell Cicerone and Tampa Bay’s Cal Jennings tied for third in voting. • Columbia completes NCAA D1 second-round field. […]
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Roster: U.S. U-16 MYNT (Carson camp)
U.S. U-19 MYNT head coach Michael Nsien is holding the week-long training camp that opened Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park. —— Goalkeepers (3): Brooks Doolittle (San Jose Earthquakes), Luca Maxim (Orlando City), Owen Pratt (LA Galaxy) Defenders (8): Miguel Alvarado (Colorado Rapids), Sebasthian Chavez (NY Red Bulls), Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire), Charly Dealmonte (Nashville […]