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Leading into a FIFA World Cup season, the U.S. Men’s National Team is pushing forward with a take-charge mentality. Nike reveals the new CONCACAF Gold Cup kit, which embodies the fierce determination, energy, and confidence of the team. The kit features distinctly American design elements: bold red and navy stripes …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India drop to 60th, USA regain top spot!
Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2017, India dropped four spots to be in 60th position jointly with Northern Ireland behind Turkey and ahead of Venezuela. India have 1404 points, the same …
Read More »US Soccer Star Mallory Pugh signs with Nike!
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 »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 »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 »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 …
Read More »Bundesliga presents global growth strategy – Focus on USA & China!
German Football League (DFL) CEO Christian Seifert has presented the Bundesliga’s global growth strategy at the “Leaders Sport Business Summit” in New York. For the Bundesliga to continue to hold a leading position in a rapidly-changing media market, it is launching a comprehensive innovation and growth offensive. This focuses firstly …
Read More »Bundesliga’s Darmstadt 98 & JAKO reserve Fan-Pack for former US president Barack Obama!
German Bundesliga club SV Darmstadt 98 seems to have a prominent fan in former US President Barack Obama who follows them on Twitter. The Hessian radio reported that the “Lilies” as Darmstadt are known are the only football team from Europe’s top leagues, followed by Obama on Twitter. “For us …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India finish 2016 as 54th, USA remain top!
Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the final rankings of 2016, India gained three spots to be in 54th position behind Croatia and ahead of Israel. India have 1412 points, the same as last month and …
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