“FIFA is stepping up not just with words but with actions. Unfortunately this is not the case of everyone across the industry. Broadcasters and sponsors have to do more in this respect.” — Gianni Infantino, in his address following his re-election as FIFA president, on the disparity in revenues for the men’s and women’s World […]
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Thursday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. FIFA delegation visits AT&T Stadium to offer insight on World Cup-prompted renovations By Abraham Nudelstejer (Dallas Morning News)2. The 48-team World Cup shouldn’t be on football fans’ ever-growing list of things to worry about By Gabriele Marcotti (ESPN)3. With Feyenoord as partners, Orange County SC typifies USL’s new path for young U.S. players By Elias […]
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Americans Abroad: Men's action in Europe
• Tyler Adams, the USMNT captain at the 2022 World Cup, sustained a hamstring injury in training with Leeds United and wasn’t included in the 24-player squad for the Concacaf Nations League group matches against Grenada and El Salvdor. He has started 24 of 26 Premier League games for Leeds, which is in the relegation […]
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MLS: Concacaf Champions League round-of-16 winners
2018. 3: NY Red Bulls, Seattle, Toronto FC (*Colorado, FC Dallas). 2019. 4: Atlanta United, Sporting KC, Houston, NY Red Bulls (Toronto FC). 2020. 4: Atlanta United, LAFC, Montreal, NYCFC (Seattle). 2021. 5: Atlanta United, Columbus, Philadelphia, Portland, Toronto FC. 2022. 4: CF Montreal, NYCFC, New England, Seattle (Colorado). 2023. 3: LAFC, Philadelphia, Vancouver (Austin […]
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TV Watch: National Women's Soccer League
CBS Sports announced plans for its 2023 coverage of the NWSL: • CBS: 6 games, including Challenge Cup final and NWSL championship game. • CBS Sports Network: 23 games during regular season, playoffs and Challenge Cup. • Paramount+: All CBS broadcasts plus all games not on CBS Sports Network. Note: Select Paramount+ broadcasts will air […]
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Wednesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. As controversy engulfs U.S. Soccer and family, Gio Reyna heads back to USMNT By Steven Goff (Washington Post)2. Gary Lineker challenges Elon Musk after Twitter user sends abusive message to son over BBC row (Sky News)3. Gheorghe Hagi: Inside a icon’s plan to restore Romania’s glory days By Emanuel Rosu (BBC Sport)
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MLS: CCL knockout-round exits (UNCAF and CFU opponents)
2015 (quarterfinals) D.C. United vs. Alajuelense (Costa Rica) 2-5, 2-1 2018 (round of 16) FC Dallas vs. Tauro (Panama) 0-1, 3-2 2019 (round of 16) Toronto FC vs. Independiente (Panama) 0-4, 1-1 2020 (round of 16) Seattle Sounders vs Olimpia (Honduras), 2-2, 2-2 (2-4) 2020 (quarterfinals) Montreal Impact vs. Olimpia (Honduras) 1-0, 1-22022 (round of […]
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In Brief: 2023 MLS Next Pro Schedule
• Teams. 27 teams in two conferences with two divisions: 14 in Western and 13 in Eastern. • Games. Each team plays 28 regular-season games (14 home, 14 away). • Schedule. The regular season begins March 24 and ends Sept. 24. • Postseason. Seven clubs from each conference advance. No. 1 seeds earn byes. • Playoffs. Seeds […]
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Last 5: USA vs. Mexico men's friendlies (in USA)
2011. USA-Mexico 1-1 (Philadelphia). Jurgen Klinsmann’s U.S. coaching debut. 2014. USA-Mexico 2-2 (Glendale). Seven U.S. starters started in 2014 World Cup. 2015. USA-Mexico 2-0 (San Antonio). Stanford soph. Jordan Morris scored in first start. 2018. USA-Mexico 1-0 (Nashville). Dave Sarachan’s biggest win as interim coach. 2019. USA-Mexico 0-3 (East Rutherford). Probably low point for Gregg […]
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Around the Country: U.S. Open Cup
• The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL Championship) have advanced to the third round of the 2023 Open Cup after Rochester New York FC, their second-round opponent, folded after one season in MLS Next Pro. It was previously known as the Rochester Rhinos, who won the Open Cup in 1999. The draw for the third round will be […]