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NIKE, Inc. is announcing a $40 million commitment over the next four years to support the Black community in the U.S. on behalf of the NIKE, Jordan and Converse brands collectively. This commitment will be focused on investing in and supporting organizations that put social justice, education and addressing racial …

The thoughts of everyone at CONCACAF remain with the communities across our region affected by COVID-19. The health and welfare of everyone involved in our sport is our first priority and we continue to monitor and follow the guidance provided by Governments and public health authorities. Given the ongoing uncertainty …

The MLS Players Association on Sunday announced that following a vote by the players, the MLSPA has submitted to Major League Soccer a proposal for a summer tournament and a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement. The MLSPA in their official statement stated, “This evening, MLS Players voted to approve a package …

Atlético Ottawa’s Macron home jersey maintains the primary look of their parent club, Atlético Madrid who have been playing in red and white stripes since 1911. The stripes continue onto the sleeves, while the back is predominantly red. Inspired by the deep blue water of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal, Rideau blue …

While the COVID-19 crisis has halted football on the field, CONCACAF has been able to effectively pivot to provide a new E-Learning Academy, which was launched on April 15 and is already in use by all 41 Member Associations. “With the global pandemic that we have, it is an unfortunate …

Physical education is playing a frontline role in giving children enrolled at 88 Mexican schools a healthy alternative to gangs and drugs. The UEFA Foundation for Children has been working to improve the lives of children in Mexico by helping to provide better access to education and sports activities. Opponent …

In accordance with articles 84 and 85 of the FIFA Code of Ethics, the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has provisionally banned Mr Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), from all football-related activities at both national and international level, for a period of 90 days. …

For the second year in a row, Nike is creating a unique visual identity for the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The Thorns FC have one of the biggest fan bases in the league, and the 2020-21 home jerseys feature stylized dark roses as homage …