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2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship host cities confirmed!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) announced that the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, which will qualify three teams to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France and a fourth into a two-game playoff with the third-place team from …

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Juventus FC named opponent for 2018 MLS All-Star Game!

Major League Soccer has announced that Italian Serie A giants and current six-time champions Juventus FC, also an UEFA Champions League finalists in 2015 and 2017, will face the best in MLS in the 2018 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target. The match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on …

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23 North American cities included in United 2026 FIFA World Cup bid!

The bid committee for the United 2026 World Cup, proposed to be hosted between Canada, the United States and Mexico, announced the final list of 23 cities in contention to host games should the bid win the right to host the 2026 tournament. The list of 23 is down from …

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Semifinal matchups set for 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed on Wednesday evening the matchups for the semifinals of the 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, immediately following the conclusion of the quarterfinal round of the region’s most important club tournament. Quarterfinal action culminated on Wednesday night in Panama …

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Major League Soccer & Liga MX of Mexico Fuel Rivalry with New Partnership!

In a historic collaboration between the two top soccer leagues in North America, Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX today announced that they have joined forces on a long-term initiative to further strengthen the sport in the region. The strategic partnership, which brings together the nations of the United …

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CONCACAF announces schedule, format and other details of new Nations League!

CONCACAF has announced the details and structure of its new Nations League competition on Wednesday, March 7 providing a clearer picture of the tournament the Confederation hails as “a new era of national team football” for the region. The CONCACAF Nations League begins in September with a one-off qualifying phase, …

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North American Soccer League (NASL) announces Cancellation of 2018 Season!

The NASL has announced that it has cancelled the 2018 Season after failing to receive a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) from revoking the NASL’s Division II status. On September 1, 2017, the USSF’s Board of Directors took a decision to revoke the NASL’s Division II status …

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CONCACAF announces CONCACAF Gold Cup expansion to 16 Teams!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced yesterday, February 26 that the CONCACAF Gold Cup – the official national team championship of North, Central America and the Caribbean – will expand to include 16 competing nations for the upcoming 2019 edition and beyond. The Confederation …

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JLab audio named official audio partner of Major League Soccer!

Major League Soccer (MLS) yesterday announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with JLab Audio, the fastest growing major headphone brand. Under the terms of the new agreement – JLab Audio’s largest partnership to date – the California-based company becomes Major League Soccer’s first Official Audio Partner. JLab Audio’s current success as …

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AFC and CONCACAF refereeing fraternities strengthen ties!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) partnership took a huge step forward by activating the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Manama, Bahrain on May 9, 2017. Outlining the alliance, AFC referee Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish of the …

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