All but one MLS team — the San Jose Earthquakes — hasbeen cleared to begin full team training ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament, which begins July 8 in Florida. California’s Bay Area was the first area in the country to shelter in placeon orders of county health directors, and it has been one […]
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Marcus Rashford, one player who has made a big difference
During the coronavirus pandemic, many soccer players used their positionsof fame to raise money to support those in need around the world. One player stood out: 22-year-old Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. And that was before thisweek. A hero. An inspiration. One of our own. We are so proud of you, — Manchester United (@ManUtd) […]
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What They're Saying: Nelson Mufarrej
“Unfortunately, the majority of clubs understand that this is the time to play games again, in spite of the chaotic scenes we’re living through right now. We’re against it.” — Botafogo president Nelson Mufarrej on the ruling by the Rio de Janeiro state federation to resume play on Thursday, which he termed “disconnected from reality.”Botafogo […]
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Wednesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. FC Cincinnati youth academy launches residency program. Here’s what it means for the club. By Pat Brennan (Cincinnati Enquirer) 2. Should kids wear masks at youth sports practices and games? (Aspen Institute Project Play) 3. Premier League home teams can blast out ‘walk on’ musicfor subs in bid to restore advantage to hosts By […]
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Tony Sanneh's extraordinary post-playing career: 'I knew I had to give back'
Years before retiring from a 17-year pro soccer career in 2009, Tony Sanneh had planned out his next chapter. He would return to the Twin Cities of Minnesota and expand theSanneh Foundation for underserved children that he launched in 2003. That work has become ever more crucial. In early March, the teachers’ strike in St. […]
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U.S. Soccer board presented declining financial picture after largest deficit in history
There are still six months left in 2020, which is shaping up to be one of the monumentally worst years in history, between the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout. U.S. Soccer’sfiscal year 2020 closed March 31, and preliminary financial results suggest they will be the worst in the federation’s history with a deficit of […]
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European clubs fight it out in courts and (virtual) board rooms after league shutdowns
By next week, Europe’s big four leagues will haveall returned to action to finish their 2020-21 seasons. Champions will be crowned, UEFA club competition spots will be awarded, and teams will be promoted and relegated. Bywhat happened in France, Scotland and the Netherlands, where play ended prematurely without their seasons being completed on the field? […]
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Three more NCAA DI conferences implement changes for 2020 seasons
Three more NCAA Division I conferences — the Big East, CAA and MAAC — have announced changes in how it organizes its championships to reduce expenses in light of the economic fallout from theCOVID-19 pandemic. Many of the reductions are related to eliminating travel expenses. Cuts relate to changing regular-season schedules and conference tournament formats […]
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FIFA's Gianni Infantino broaches subject of salary cap for leagues around the world
In an address to its 211 member associations, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it was time for leagues around the world to consider implementing changes to address the financial losses duethe coronavirus pandemic. He even mentioned the idea of a salary cap used in MLS and other U.S. pro sports leagues. Infantino said the three-month […]
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FC Dallas suspends workouts after player tests positive for COVID-19
FC Dallas announced on Wednesday it suspended its voluntary individual player workouts after one of its players tested positive for COVID-19. The MLS club said the player observingappropriate isolation protocols and is feeling well though it did not elaborate on the circumstances of the player being tested. FC Dallas said there were no other cases […]