Americas

FC Bayern Women’s team to participate in The Women’s Cup in the USA!

The FC Bayern Women are planning to participate in ‘The Women’s Cup’ from August 15 to 22 in Louisville, USA – provided that the coronavirus developments at that point make the journey safe. Along with FC Bayern, hosts Racing Louisville, the Chicago Red Stars and Paris Saint-Germain are due to …

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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final to be held in Las Vegas!

CONCACAF has announced that the Final of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup – the 16th edition of the region’s flagship men’s international competition, has been awarded to Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium, the destination’s newest state-of-the-art sports venue. The championship match on August 1 will crown the best men’s national team …

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Hyperice and U.S. Soccer launch multiyear partnership!

U.S. Soccer and Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, announced a multiyear partnership to become the organization’s first-ever Official Recovery Technology Partner. The partnership, which was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), U.S. Soccer’s partner for more than …

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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup to begin with Prelims in South Florida this July!

CONCACAF has announced that Inter Miami CF Stadium in South Florida, the home of MLS club Inter Miami, will host the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Preliminary Round (Prelimis). This will serve as the official start to the Gold Cup and is a key part of what is sure to be …

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2021 CONCACAF Champions League – COVID-19 Update!

The 2021 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League commences this week with eight first leg Round of 16 matches. The region’s premier men’s club competition begins with three games played tonight (Tuesday, April 6, 2021): CD Marathon v Portland Timbers; LD Alajualense v Atlanta United; and Arcahaie FC v Cruz Azul. They …

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AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee bans Avelino Coelho Jakson for Anti-doping rule violation!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has banned the Brazilian player, Avelino Coelho Jakson, from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (which includes, inter alia, all domestic, international, friendly and official fixtures) for four (4) years for violating Article 6 of the AFC Anti-Doping Regulations …

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MLS’ concussion substitute trial puts player health & safety at the forefront!

In a leading step to promote player health and safety, Major League Soccer announced Monday the league will take part in a pilot program to trial the implementation of concussion substitutes . The pilot program was approved and allowed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA, which sets the …

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Real Salt Lake sign US striker Bobby Wood to pre-contract!

Real Salt Lake have signed US men’s national team veteran Bobby Wood to a pre-contract beginning July 1 that lasts through 2023, with the forward joining after his contract at Bundesliga 2 side Hamburger SV expires. Wood, 28, gives RSL a much-needed option at center forward after the club mostly …

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Reimagined league website & launch of ‘Our Soccer’ campaign signal MLS is Back in 2021!

While the 2021 Major League Soccer season kicks off its schedule of games on April 16, the League flipped the switch on a game-changing, reimagined website heralding that MLS is Back in a big way. In addition, further reflecting the optimism and energy heading into the new season, MLS unveiled …

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LAFC expands Postmates partnership & welcomes Uber as partner!

LAFC announced today the newest Golden Boot Club Partners, Postmates and Uber. After a successful partnership in 2020, the ‘Official On-Demand Delivery Partner of LAFC’ returns for 2021 with a renewed agreement that is an extension and expansion of the relationship to include the Postmates logo displayed on the left …

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