LAFC has launched an initiative to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the United States, with a Change.org petition that has a goal of reaching 100,000 signatures. Juneteenth is known as the anniversary of the official end of slavery, celebrated every year on June 19 — the date Major General Gordon Granger of the …
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One of the NBA’s biggest stars is now an investor and community partner with the Philadelphia Union, as the club announced Monday, June 15 that Kevin Durant has purchased a five percent ownership stake and has the option to purchase an additional five percent in the near future. The deal …
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Major League Soccer has conducted the official draw for the MLS is Back Tournament to determine the group stage matchups of the competition. Each club will play three group stage matches, all counting towards the 2020 MLS regular season standings, and the tournament winner will earn a spot in the …
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Major League Soccer today, June 10 announced the league’s plan to restart the 2020 season with all 26 MLS clubs competing in the MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida beginning July 8. The tournament, which will be played …
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CONCACAF has approved a request from U.S. Soccer for a one-year alteration to the Federation’s Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League spots to support the MLS Is Back tournament, which takes place in Orlando, USA in July. The winner of the MLS Is Back competition will qualify for the 2021 Scotiabank CONCACAF …
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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 …
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Former Dutch and Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has been named the new FC Cincinnati manager, the club announced Thursday, May 21. The 47-year-old ex-Netherlands international takes over for fellow Dutch native Ron Jans, who stepped down in the pre-season after just six months on the job in the wake …
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Major League Soccer announced on Thursday, March 19 that it was extending the suspension of all matches, with a target return date of May 10. The extension was made in accordance with Sunday’s guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cancel all mass gatherings of 50 …
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Captain Morgan is coming to Canada via the grand stage of Major League Soccer (MLS), joining the league’s teams, players and dynamic match-day atmosphere at stadiums and MLS national broadcast partners. At a time of incredible growth for Major League Soccer, Captain Morgan has announced a multi-year partnership to become …
Read More »The adidas-made New York City FC 2020-21 alternate jersey is an abstracted homage to the style and rhythm of New York City. With its classic navy-and-white color scheme, the jersey is both modern and expressive, all while grounded in a rich history. Like countless artists through the years, the front …
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