Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was the setting for the country’s first U-15 women’s football festival at the start of April. Organised by the Ecuadorian Football Association (FEF) and Fundación de las Américas (FUDELA), the event was supported by FIFA through the Women’s Football Campaign, one of its eight women’s …
Read More »New York City FC select architect, contractor for new Queens-based stadium!
New York City FC have selected HOK as the architect and Turner Construction Company as the general contractor to build their soccer-specific stadium that’s set to debut in the 2027 MLS season, the club announced Friday. The 25,000-seat stadium, to be built in Queens’ Willets Point community, was announced last …
Read More »Canadian Premier League hires Costa Smyrniotis as Executive Vice President – Soccer!
The Canadian Premier League (CPL) have announced the appointment of Costa Smyrniotis to the role of Executive Vice President, Soccer. Smyrniotis joins the Commissioner’s Office as a proven Canadian executive with nearly two decades of experience contributing to the growth of soccer in Canada. He brings with him a deep …
Read More »Draw Delivers Prelims matchups and groups for 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup!
CONCACAF has today conducted the official draw for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The 17th edition of the Confederation’s flagship competition for men’s national teams will be played between June 16 – July 16 and will crown the best national team in the region. In total, 15 stadiums in 14 …
Read More »Atletico Madrid to play Real Sociedad & FC Sevilla in LaLiga Summer Tour!
The LaLiga Summer Tour 2023 takes Atletico Madrid to North America! On August 2 & 5, Atletico Madrid will play two friendly games against Real Sociedad and FC Sevilla to continue with the preparation of a new LaLiga campaign against two great rivals in two very special scenarios. The first …
Read More »CONCACAF announces Bigger Game, Social Responsibility Strategy!
Today, ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup draw, CONCACAF, the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, officially launched CONCACAF’s Bigger Game, a social impact strategy. Bigger Game’s mission is to use the power and reach of the beautiful game to provide football and social development opportunities …
Read More »Volkswagen Canada re-signs with Canadian Premier League!
The Canadian Premier League (CPL) have announced it will continue its longstanding partnership with Volkswagen Canada through 2028, adding five years to a relationship that has already spanned all five of the League’s seasons. Volkswagen Canada was initially announced as a Founding Partner of the CPL in January 2019, months …
Read More »MLS suspends & fines New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir!
Major League Soccer has suspended New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir for six MLS regular season games for the use of racist language during the New York Red Bulls match against the San Jose Earthquakes on April 8, 2023. Belgian Vanzeir is prohibited from participating in the Lamar Hunt …
Read More »UMBRO launch Sport Club do Recife 2023/24 season kits!
Brazil’s Sport Club do Recife have revealed new home and away kits by UMBRO to honour the clubs first Brazilian Championship title in 2008. For the 2023/24 season, the Home jersey is styled in traditional red and black horizontal stripes and double diamond graphics on the sleeves. This is complemented …
Read More »CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship Qualifying set to kick off!
This Friday the journey to the 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship will begin with the start of CWU20 Qualifying in which 27 teams will be vying for six berths in the Championship. The winners of each of the six groups will advance to the CWU20 Championship, joining the United States …
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