“A federal judge in 2021 dismissed Relevent's suit, but the New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in March reinstated it. The 2nd Circuit ruled that U.S. Soccer could be held liable if FIFA's rule is found to violate…
Read moreNov 14 2023
“A federal judge in 2021 dismissed Relevent's suit, but the New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in March reinstated it. The 2nd Circuit ruled that U.S. Soccer could be held liable if FIFA's rule is found to violate…
Read moreNov 11 2023
“The networks will pay a combined $240 million over the four seasons - $60 million annually - with CBS, currently in its fourth year in partnership with the NWSL, retaining the rights to the league’s season finale. The deals were…
Read moreNov 9 2023
“Several football agents and agents' associations have initiated legal actions against FIFA. Over the summer, the Spanish Association of Football Players' Agents, along with 18 other football agents and agencies, filed a lawsuit against FIFA, as well as asking for…
Read moreNov 7 2023
“Through the deal, CBS Sports will broadcast select USL matches, including the USL Championship Final, on the CBS Television Network– the first time USL competition will be featured on network television in league history. Matches on the CBS Television Network…
Read moreNov 7 2023
“The new rules shift agents’ incentives away from trying to get players to move clubs often or secure high transfer fees and toward trying to secure high wages for their clients.”
Nov 4 2023
“In essence, athlete investing involves a company that “invests” in a student-athlete by compensating them to use their NIL and if the student-athlete ends up receiving a major sports league contract, the company is entitled to a percentage of that…
Read moreNov 1 2023
“Strict new laws imposed by the world football governing body — including a cap on fees that agents can make from a player transfer deal — have won approval in Brussels ahead of a hearing at the Court of Justice…
Read moreOct 30 2023
"If you fail on the sporting side, you’re going to fail on all other aspects of the investment. But if you can get the sporting side right, there’s so many other things you can do." - Matt Rizzetta, Chairman…
Read moreOct 27 2023
"North Carolina FC and Club de Fútbol Monterrey today jointly announce a multi-faceted partnership agreement, whereby the clubs will share knowledge and resources to create a powerful pro pathway opportunity for young players across the U.S. and establish an active…
Read moreOct 26 2023
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