During the past few months, Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer have worked together to discuss the evolution of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup that will set the foundation for the future growth of the tournament to benefit all stakeholders. The conversations focused on increasing the overall investment in …
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The draw for the 2024 TELUS Canadian Championship was conducted on Friday morning, as 12 of the 14 participating sides learned who they’ll be playing in the tournament’s preliminary round. Both finalists from the 2023 tournament — MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montréal — received byes to the quarterfinals, and …
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Major League Soccer has announced that Sportec Solutions, will be the league’s new Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology provider from the start of the 2024 season. The new multi-year deal will see Sportec Solutions implement its FIFA-approved VAR technology for 530 MLS matches, 77 Leagues Cup fixtures as well as …
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On Thursday, Canada Soccer unveiled the new format, draw procedure and hosting duties for the 2024 edition of the TELUS Canadian Championship. The national cup competition, which will feature 14 sides, including all eight Canadian Premier League clubs, is set to kick off on April 23. All eight CPL sides …
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In light of the ongoing labor negotiations between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PRSA), Major League Soccer announced it will postpone the implementation of the following rules and procedures: Timed Substitutions Rule Off-Field Treatment Rule In-Stadium VAR Announcements MLS will implement the new Return …
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Major League Soccer have unveiled the “Our Soccer is Calling” brand campaign for the 2024 MLS season. This year’s campaign celebrates the stars, the fans and the communities that makes MLS unique and unlike any other sports league. “Our Soccer is Calling” features the unrivaled energy of MLS. The anthemic …
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Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) today announced a new jointly-aligned Anti-Discrimination Policy to go into effect as the 2024 MLS season begins on February 21. The policy is the first of its kind in professional sports in that it is centered on restorative …
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Major League Soccer today announced the MLS NEXT Development Grant program, an initiative to recognize the significant contributions of MLS NEXT Elite Academies to the professional player pathway by continuing to invest in the youth development ecosystem. The program provides compensation to MLS NEXT Elite Academies (non-MLS academy programs) for …
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St. Louis CITY SC and Head Coach Bradley Carnell agreed on a new contract extension. Carnell was a 2023 Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year Finalist in CITY SC’s inaugural season. “We’re thrilled to be able to extend Bradley’s contract and keep him and his family here with us in …
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Major League Soccer have announced the 2024 broadcast schedules for television partners TSN and RDS in Canada, which includes MLS regular season matches featuring CF Montréal, Toronto FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Viewers can access the slate of matches in English on TSN and in French on RDS. The full …
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