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Nike has announced a long-term partnership with soccer phenom and U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) player Mallory Pugh. Pugh, 19, has also announced she will sign with the Washington Spirit in the NWSL. Pugh is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the history of American soccer. The 2015 U.S. Soccer Young …
Read More »VIDEO – UMBRO: England’s Hashtag United in New York City – USA!
Here come some highlights from UMBRO kitted Hashtag United’s recent trip to the United States, where they took on the likes of New York City FC and took part in a special FIFA tournament at Microsoft’s New York HQ.
Read More »Bumbet announced as Premium Sponsor of CONMEBOL SUDAMERICANA 2017 & 2018!
The CONMEBOL SUDAMERICANA has announced a new sponsorship for the next two years with Bumbet as the competition introduces some important changes for the 2017 edition, including the addition of more teams and a new annual calendar. Marcos Senna, CONMEBOL’s Commercial Director, commented, “We are thrilled to announce Bumbet as …
Read More »AFC (Asia) forges closer collaboration with CONCACAF (North America)!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has strengthened its partnership with the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) after AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani signed a second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Confederations in Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday. …
Read More »USA seal last CONCACAF spot for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!
The USA followed Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico in qualifying for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India after a 6-2 victory over Cuba at the CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Panama City. Building on Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Honduras, the Americans proved too strong for their Cuban opponents on …
Read More »FIFA Appeal Committee lifts Lionel Messi suspension for Argentina!
The FIFA Appeal Committee has upheld the appeal lodged by the Argentinian Football Association, on behalf of the player Lionel Messi, against the decision taken by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result. Following a hearing which took place in Zurich on May 4, 2017, the …
Read More »VIDEO – City2City | New York – Ep2: Patrick Vieira discusses grassroots football in NYC!
The second story in our four-part City2City series on the grassroots game across the world, by Manchester City in association with Vice and Etihad Airways. Watch Patrick Vieira and City legend Claudio Reyna as they discuss the impact of grassroots football in New York. Keep your eyes peeled for future …
Read More »VIDEO – City2City: The Destinations – New York!
Former Manchester City midfielder and now director of football operations at New York City, Claudio Reyna and Etihad Airways talk travel in New York ahead of the second City2City episode.
Read More »VIDEO – MLS: David Villa (New York City FC) wonder goal against Philadelphia Union!
Former Spanish international striker David Villa scored a wonder goal of a long ranger from 53.5 yards out for his MLS team New York City FC against Philadelphia Union on Friday, April 14. What did he say about the goal? David Villa speaks about his wonder goal!
Read More »US-based NRI Footballer Namit Deshpande impresses India U-17 World Cup set-up!
The SAI/AIFF Overseas Scouting Portal created by AIFF Head of Scouting Abhishek Yadav and his team seems to have found a potential players for the India U-17 World Cup suqad in US-based NRI footballer Namit Deshpande. The SAI/AIFF Overseas Scouting Portal was launched last year with the aim of finding …
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