Seven-time French champions Lyon have kept their Ligue 1 place after winning an appeal against relegation. Last month, Lyon were relegated to the second-tier Ligue 2 by French soccer’s financial watchdog, who had placed the club under budgetary restrictions in November. American businesswoman Michele Kang then took over as club president from fellow American John […]
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Lyon appeals relegation to France’s Ligue 2 by financial regulator
Seven-time Ligue 1 champion Lyon said on Tuesday they would appeal their relegation to the second-tier by French soccer’s financial watchdog. At a hearing earlier in the day, Lyon was unable to convince the regulator (DNCG) to lift the restrictions it had put on the club in November. “Over the past few months, we have […]
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Jonatan Giráldez leaves Spirit after one year for OL Lyonnes
Young Spanish coach Jonatan Giráldez is leaving the Washington Spirit after one year.
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Americans Abroad season in review: France
Six Americans played in Ligue 1 — the largest contingent ever — though only three spent the entire season in the top flight.
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OL Lyonnes, Michele Kang’s greatest challenge
Kang’s move to expand women’s soccer at Lyon comes as many French (men’s) pro clubs are seeking to unload or cut back their women’s divisions.
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Lindsey Heaps wins fourth straight Première Ligue title
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps started for Lyon in its 3-0 win over Paris St. Germain in the Première Ligue final.
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Top four spots mean everything in Ligue 1
Most major soccer countries don’t employ American-style playoffs, but there is a playoff of another sort that weighs heavily on the outcome of season-ending races.
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Josh Sargent named to English Championship Team of the Season
Josh Sargent was named to the English Championship Team of the Season and honored at Sunday’s EFL awards dinner.
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Arsenal stuns Lyon to reach first final in 18 years
Mariona Caldentey scored a superb goal as Arsenal stunned Lyon in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final on Sunday.
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Lyon closes on UEFA Women’s Champions League final
Coach Joe Montemurro hoping to lead OL past his old club Arsenal in this weekend’s semifinal second leg.