“The guys at Major League Soccer have done a phenomenal job, but they have been held back by the fact that the players in the U.S. ecosystem aren’t in the world’s ecosystem. Until you’ve got that co-mingling of players in…

“The agreement will see CBS Sports air at least 250 EFL matches each season across the Championship, League One, League Two, Carabao Cup and Bristol Street Motors Trophy beginning in August and continuing through the end of the 2027/28 season…

Clubs must declare their roster construction path at the start of every season.
In 2024, clubs will have to declare their path by August 14 at the close of the MLS Secondary Transfer Window.

“As the governing body of Colombian football, we regret what happened and offer apologies to the organizers, the host country and the people who were affected. For his part, President Jesurún regrets the events, which should never have occurred and…

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"Sixth Street was the first to own a team in building out the San Francisco women’s team, Bay FC, last year. At the time, the firm paid a record $54 million for the league’s 14th franchise.

The second-ever such…

“Getting the right details included in the transfer agreement in the way the Battery did is crucial. It’s something the league has been working diligently on to make sure that clubs are not only compensated well initially, but also receive…

“If you’re in the USL’s shoes, with a startup league, it’s not necessarily the easiest thing in the world to get a major media company excited about a traditional rights arrangement. There was this opportunity for the USL to be…

"YouGov’s global fan profiles revealed an 88 per cent growth between 2021 and 2024 in Americans who indicate they are “somewhat interested” in the Premier League, or consider it among their “top interests”, taking the overall figure up to 23…

“We have historically played through such competitions. Last year we played through the Gold Cup. This year with Copa América being here, we have to play through it as well so we can maximize the MLS match dates within the…

"The state of the pitch was a disaster. Very bumpy. We must improve in this aspect; otherwise, Copa América will always appear at a lower level than the European Championship." - Emiliano Martínez

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“The average NWSL franchise is worth $66 million according to the latest Sportico valuations. With fast-rising values like that, deep-pocketed investors, such as private equity, want in and, arguably, the league needs these deep-pocketed investors to sustain rising values.”

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“Put another way, what MLS appears to currently be doing well is giving opportunities for advancement to players from nations whose domestic leagues are in the lower tiers of quality in the Western Hemisphere. That’s not a bad thing. But…

“MLS has, after all, only been around for 28 years. Soccer culture has grown quickly across the US, but it will take generations to develop the sort of deep-rooted club associations that are common elsewhere in the world. The USMNT…

“When MLS began play in 1996, it met all the Division I standards. However, as the league expanded, for every year between 1997 and 2014, it required a waiver as one or more of its clubs was not presently in…

"Honestly, the project feels like my life, so I identify with it a lot. I think it’s a great project. I believe we can give many young players the chance to grow and have a better life so close to…

“The Barça Residency is a proven incubator for some of the top talent in the country, and we believe competing in the USL Academy League will raise the level of play for the Cactus Division overall in our mission to…

“Wiley was part of United’s inaugural crop of academy teams in 2016, competing for the club at the Under-12 level even before Miguel Almirón, Josef Martínez and the rest of the first team took the pitch in the Five…

“As a native of Randallstown, Md., Reese has deep ties to the community in the D.C. area. She hopes that, by joining Power FC, she can help establish new pathways for aspiring pro athletes, the club said. But what Reese…

“Introduced in 2013, Academy Contracts allow players to sign with the first team and play in competitive fixtures to further their development while retaining high school and collegiate eligibility. Under the terms of the contract, Linzoain is eligible to appear…

“Messi’s reported pay is a portion of a reported $150 million deal he agreed to last summer, which included an ownership stake in Inter Miami when he retires. He also receives separate compensation from partners such as Apple and…

“The question really is, are rosters big enough and are we developed enough to have our teams play in 50 games a season? I believe we need to get to the point where we do but I also don't think…

“Professional players’ union FIFPro and the World Leagues Association — which represents 46 domestic league competitions worldwide, including Europe’s top five leagues and MLS — have taken particular issue with the 2025 Club World Cup, which has been increased to…

“Should Sullivan debut for the Union on or before July 29, 2024, he'd become the youngest debutant among the top North American professional sports leagues (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL). That achievement would also make Sullivan the youngest debutant…