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MLS provides COVID-19 testing update following return to home markets!

Major League Soccer on Friday, August 28 provided an update on the results of COVID-19 testing for players, coaches, and staff throughout the league since clubs began returning to home markets following the conclusion of their time at the MLS is Back Tournament through the end of Wednesday, August 26. …

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2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic!

The 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has officially been canceled, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday, August 17 afternoon, confirming initial reporting on Friday by Sports Illustrated. In a release, the federation cited the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the driving factor behind the U.S. Open Cup Committee’s …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India stay 55th, USA retain top spot!

Yesterday, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the third rankings of 2020, India stay in 55th position alongside Northern Ireland behind South Africa and Belarus, but ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as last quarter and they …

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FIFA concludes 2026 FIFA World Cup candidate host city workshops!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the first to feature 48 teams and 80 matches, moved a step closer today as FIFA completed a series of three workshops with the host associations and their respective candidate host cities. Confirming the high level of interest sparked by the FIFA …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India stay 55th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2020, India stay in 55th position alongside Northern Ireland behind South Africa and Belarus, but ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as last quarter and …

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CONCACAF approves MLS Is Back champions playing 2021 CONCACAF Champions League!

CONCACAF has approved a request from U.S. Soccer for a one-year alteration to the Federation’s Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League spots to support the MLS Is Back tournament, which takes place in Orlando, USA in July. The winner of the MLS Is Back competition will qualify for the 2021 Scotiabank CONCACAF …

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FIFA calls to Stop racism. Stop violence!

FIFA fully understands the depth of sentiment and concerns expressed by many footballers in light of the tragic circumstances of the George Floyd case. FIFA had repeatedly expressed itself to be resolutely against racism and discrimination of any kind and recently strengthened its own disciplinary rules with a view to …

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Why Germany’s DFB control body is reviewing ‘Justice for George’ messages!

There has been worldwide uproar and widespread protests against racism and police brutality after the violent killing of American George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The topic also reached the Bundesliga on the weekend, with players like Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04), Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Jadon Sancho and Achraf Hakimi …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India move up to 55th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the first rankings of 2020, India moved up two spots to be in 55th position behind Northern Ireland and ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as last …

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William Wilson named CEO & Secretary General of US Soccer!

Launching a new era for the organization, William Wilson has been named the new Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the U.S. Soccer Federation. With 29 years of leadership and experience in the international and domestic sports industry – at the agency, league and team levels – Wilson, 52, …

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