Americas

FIFA opens new Regional Development Office for Caribbean!

As part of its commitment to drive global football development and further strengthen and enhance ties with confederations and member associations, FIFA has announced the official opening of a new Regional Development Office in the Caribbean to help support football development activities across the region. Located in Christ Church, Barbados, …

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Major League Soccer (MLS) awards expansion team for 2019 to Cincinnati!

After shattering attendance records and completing an innovative plan to build a new, state-of-the-art soccer stadium, Cincinnati has been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber announced on Tuesday, May 29. Led by an impressive, highly-respected local ownership group, the team will begin MLS play in the …

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Schedule confirmed for Qualifying Phase of the CONCACAF Nations League!

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) unveiled yesterday the schedule for the qualifying phase of the CONCACAF Nations League. The sixty-eight-match qualifying phase will take place during the four FIFA match windows of September, October and November 2018 and March 2019. The official draw which determined …

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CONCACAF Selects Record 15 Stadiums in 13 U.S. Metropolitan Areas as Host Venues and Markets for Expanded 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has confirmed the 15 venues across 13 U.S. metropolitan cities that will welcome the 2019 edition of the expanded CONCACAF Gold Cup, including two of the United States’ newest soccer venues – Banc of California Stadium in the heart …

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Stage Set for Miami Draw for Second Edition of the Scotiabank CONCACAF League!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed today the programming for the official draw of the 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF League, which will feature club teams from Central American and Caribbean Member Associations. The official draw will take place on Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00 pm …

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CAS imposes 14 month period in ineligibility of Peru’s Paolo Guerrero!

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has partially upheld the appeal filed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the decision issued by the FIFA Appeal Committee (the FIFA AC) on December 20, 2017 (the FIFA AC Decision) in which a 6-month period of ineligibility was imposed …

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CONCACAF Launches NextPlay, a Social Responsibility Program Designed to Leverage the Game for Good!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced the official launch of CONCACAF NextPlay, a comprehensive grassroots development program that promotes access to football within the region, while leveraging the power of the game for good. CONCACAF NextPlay is a grassroots participation and mentoring program for …

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Nissan is official sponsor of Argentina’s National Football Team!

Nissan Argentina brings excitement to the world of football once again and becomes the official vehicle supplier of the Argentinean National Football Team at all levels. Nissan is joining Argentinians in their passion for football in the same year its local production project in Cordoba is coming to life. “We …

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2018 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship to Resume Play in June!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced today that the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship, which was suspended on April 22, due to security concerns at the venue in Nicaragua, will resume play on June 6. IMG Academy, in Bradenton, FL, USA will host the …

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Qatar Airways announces partnership with Argentina’s Boca Juniors!

Qatar Airways is further strengthening its sporting partnerships around the world with the announcement that from the upcoming season (2018/19) it will become the Official Jersey Sponsor of the world-renowned Argentinian football club the Boca Juniors through the 2022/23 season. The new partnership further strengthens Qatar Airways’ global partnership portfolio …

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