Gordon Jago, the Englishman who made great contributions to American soccer at many levels over six decades, has passed away at the age of 92.
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Brian Glanville (1931-2025): The giant of British soccer journalism held affection for the USA
Among the myriad ways Brian Glanville was unique among sports journalists around the world — he believed in the USA as a 1994 World Cup host.
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Cosmos greeting, Red China overture and other news of the day (Soccer West, May 6, 1971 issue)
Soccer America Archives (Soccer West, May 6, 1971 issue): Soccer West’s launch in the spring of 1971 coincided with the start of the NASL’s fifth season and the launch of new teams in New York, Montreal and Toronto. There were no West Coast teams to write about, but Soccer West offered all kinds of NASL […]
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NASL’s West Coast push tipped (Soccer West, April 8, 1971)
Soccer West debuted on April 8, 1971, but coverage extended beyond California, making it inevitable that it would soon become Soccer America, which it did in 1972. The first issue included a look at the NASL, which was set to begin its fourth season with eight teams, up from six in 1970. Gone were the Kansas […]
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NASL lawsuit: Jury takes less than two hours to find for U.S. Soccer and MLS
The NASL’s antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Soccer and MLS took more than seven years to come to trial in federal district court. The trial lasted 14 days.
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Tuesday AM: USMNT’s newbies, Latest MLS and NWSL player moves.
Good morning! Seven years and four months after the case was first filed, the jury trial in the NASL’s antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Soccer (to which MLS was later added) opened yesterday in federal district court in Brooklyn. There have been many other soccer antitrust cases through the years–NASL v. NFL, Fraser v. MLS, Relevent […]
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NWSL: Curt Johnson leaves Courage
Johnson spent 14 years with North Carolina FC (originally the Carolina RailHawks in the NASL).
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NASL lawsuit against U.S. Soccer and MLS to continue with third judge
The NASL’s antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Soccer and MLS on the federation’s application of its Pro League Standards is going forward.
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Doug Cress’ labor of love keeps the NASL vibrant on Facebook
The NASL folded after its 1984 season, but it left a rich legacy for American soccer.
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Remembering pro soccer pioneer Dick Cecil
Dick Cecil, one of the American pro soccer’s most influential builders, died suddenly on Aug. 18 at the age of 88. Cecil grew up in Nebraska and his background was in baseball — he worked in the Milwaukee Braves’ farm system — and they placed him to Atlanta to oversee their move ahead of the […]