The U.S. Soccer Foundation has sued U.S. Soccer in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after the two organizations couldn’t settle their disagreement over the use of the foundation’sname and logo. The foundation is seeking a declaratory judgment — asking the court to rule there is no infringement. In a statement, the […]
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Alan Rothenberg honored at Soccerex USA
Former U.S. president Alan Rothenberg, who was the chairman and CEO of the 1994 World Cup organizing committee and the architect of MLS’s launch in 1996, received the 2018 Duncan Revie Award aspart of the opening ceremony at Soccerex USA on Thursday. The event, which concludes Friday, is being held at Marlins Park in Miami. […]
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Election: U.S. Soccer's Athletes' Council candidates
Beach Soccer National Team. Jason Leopoldo, *Nick Perera. Men’s National Team.*Carlos Bocanegra, Landon Donovan. Paralympic National Team. *Chris Ahrens, Sean Boyle, Kevin Hensley. Women’s National Team. Yael Averbuch, Meghan Klingenberg, Ali Krieger, Sam Mewis, Alex Morgan, Alyssa Naeher, Becky Sauerbrunn, *LindsayTarpley, McCall Zerboni, Cindy Cone (advisor). *Current member. Note: Ten seats on the 20-member Athlete […]
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What the future might bring for U.S. pro leagues
In my last article, I talked about the structure of the professional leagues in the USA and in Europe. Since that article has been published, there hadbeen some announcements regarding professional soccer for the next year. USL League 1 (Division 3) will have 10 new teams for 2019whereas NISA is expecting to get sanctioning for […]
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Steinbrecher to receive Honorary All-America Award from United Soccer Coaches
Hank Steinbrecher will receive the 2018 Honorary All-America Award from United Soccer Coaches at its 2019 convention in Chicago. Steinbrecher will be presented the award at the All-AmericaCeremony and Reception on Jan. 12. “It is an incredible honor to recognize Hank Steinbrecher with our Honorary All-America Award,” said United Soccer Coaches presidentLesle Gallimore. “As a […]
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Report: Dan Flynn, U.S. Soccer's powerful CEO, will be leaving next year
Dan Flynn, the most powerful man in American soccer you’ve never seen, will be stepping down after 18 years as U.S. Soccer’s CEO and secretary general, the Washington Post’s Steven Goff reported on Monday
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April Heinrichs will step down as U.S. Soccer's youth women's national team director
After eight years in the position, April Heinrichs‘ tenure as U.S. Soccer Youth Women’s National Team Director will terminate at the end of this year. In all, Heinrichs has been involved in20 Women’s World Cup, Olympic Games or youth World Cup tournaments as a player, coach, scout, or member of the FIFA Technical Study group. […]
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Weston McKennie's knee injury only a bruise
U.S. Soccer issued a statement on Wednesday that the injury that forced 20-year-old midfielder Weston McKennie out of the USA-Mexico game in the 40th minute was a bruised left knee, not asprain as was first reported. On Wednesday, McKennie was re-evaluated and it was determined he had a bruise and no sprain. He was replaced […]
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What They're Saying: Bob Watkins
“We want to work with U.S. Soccer to develop a strong professional soccer league. Does U.S. Soccer have problems? Yes. Every organization does. But we want to work with them to be a part of thesolution. Being a sanctioned professional league gives you access to PRO referees, allows you to be a credible force in […]
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Opening round matchups set for U.S. Open Cup qualifying
U.S. Soccer determined the pairings for the first qualifying round of 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to be held Sept. 22-23. In addition to 38 first-round matches, 18 teams received byesinto the second round. Teams were placed geographically into seven regions that will feature eight teams each in the second round scheduled for Oct. […]