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MLS extends season suspension until May 10 due to COVID-19!

Major League Soccer announced on Thursday, March 19 that it was extending the suspension of all matches, with a target return date of May 10. The extension was made in accordance with Sunday’s guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cancel all mass gatherings of 50 …

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Indian origin Carlos Cordeiro resigns as US Soccer President!

Carlos Cordeiro has announced his resignation as U.S. Soccer President, effective immediately. Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer’s current Vice President, will serve as President of U.S. Soccer until the next Annual General Meeting. Parlow Cone, 41, becomes the first female President of U.S. Soccer and second former U.S. National Team …

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Texas to host first-ever CONCACAF Nations League finals in June 2020!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced that Houston and Dallas will host the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Finals, with semifinal games at BBVA Stadium and NRG Stadium in Houston, and the Final and third-place game taking place in AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The …

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Due to Coronavirus, Borussia Dortmund stop plans for China & India!

German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund after evaluating the current situation created by the spread of the Coronavirus have stopped plans of teams visiting China, India and Southeast Asia. Borussia Dortmund executive director Carsten Cramer told the Kicker magazine, “We had to weigh up the risks. And this risk assessment was …

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Nike Football 2020 Kits: Art + Science!

The extensive array of federations donning the Swoosh each have unique histories and cultures. In 2020, their distinctive attributes are celebrated with highly differentiated collections. Building upon the learnings from the successful 2018 Nigeria Collection, Nike undertook deep cultural immersions and collaborated with each federation to ensure the designs truly …

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Canada and USA to Face-Off in 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Final on February 9!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) yesterday, February 7 confirmed that the final of the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship will feature Canada and the United States. The championship match, to be played Sunday, February 9 at the Dignity Health Sports Park, in Los …

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Soccerex unveil their Event Plans for 2020!

Soccerex has unveiled its plans for 2020 events in Europe and the Americas, to take place in Portugal and the United States, respectively. Soccerex Europe will return in 2020 to Oeiras, Portugal on September 8/9, in partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and the Municipal Government of Oeiras and …

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Matchups Set for 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying semifinals in Los Angeles!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has confirmed the pairings and kick off times for the semifinals of the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship. The matches are set to take place Friday, February 7, at the Dignity Health Sports Park, in Los Angeles, CA. …

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Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt opens New York office!

Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt took another major step in its ongoing internationalization on Friday by opening its own club office on the premises of main sponsor Indeed in Manhattan, not far from Times Square. The move sees Eintracht set up shop in America 69 years after the club’s so-called “Goodwill …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India move up to 57th, 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 fourth rankings of 2019, India moved up a spot to be in 57th position behind Northern Ireland and ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, eight more than last …

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