“The directives — which include a new license requirement and change how agents earn their commissions — are expected to decrease the total number of agents working in the field and potentially decrease agent earnings, arguably making club jobs more lucrative in the process.”
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Apple wants MLS to be the best soccer league in the world
“When I looked at the 10 years, yeah, in my mind, we got into this because we thought that together, we could build the best soccer league in the world. That’s the goal. That’s the objective. You know, we’re trying to be the best. Otherwise, why do it?” - Eddy Cue, Apple Senior Vice President
Supreme Court seeks President Biden's view on case against U.S. Soccer
“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 antitrust law because it had agreed to FIFA's rules as a member of the international body.”
Women’s soccer scores big with major broadcast deal
“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 brokered on behalf of the league by the Endeavor-owned IMG and WME Sports agencies.”
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USL and CBS Sports reach landmark multi-year rights agreement
“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 will also simulcast live on Paramount+. CBS Sports will also televise more than 20 USL matches on CBS Sports Network annually and 75 USL matches each season on CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24/7 soccer streaming network available across multiple platforms, including Paramount+.”
Athlete Investment Contracts Disguised as NIL Contracts
“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 contract.”
NCFC signs historic global partnership agreement with Liga MX's CF Monterrey
"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 and collaborative relationship between the two North American clubs at the academy and professional levels."
Antitrust Lawsuit Against NCAA Granted Class Action Status
“The plaintiffs claim the NCAA and its member institutions restrained the market for collegiate student-athletes' use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while simultaneously profiting from the use of collegiate student-athletes' NIL through media rights and sponsorship deals that generated billions of dollars.”
New San Diego MLS team announces historic first for location of training facility
Right To Dream Academy will be a residential youth development establishment that will be located in El Cajon on Sycuan tribal land, San Diego. The 28-acre site will be surrounding a portion of the Pine Glen Golf Course and the Singing Hills Hotel.
DEF Sports Law Attorneys Interviewed On Athletes' Growing Demand Of NIL Deals
“While sports lawyers say they don't see the need just yet for a sole focus on NIL deals in their practice, the demand for expertise on NIL agreements is growing, as more athletes are seeking to take advantage of the opportunity—including at the high school level—and the NCAA and Congress add to the patchwork of state laws governing NIL.”
Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club launches crowdfunding campaign for pro soccer club
“The campaign is set to launch September 13 at 9 a.m. Pacific time. It will provide an opportunity for local Bay Area residents and fans worldwide to become co-owners of the professional soccer club in a way that is akin to Kickstarter campaigns.”
Warner Bros. Plans to Offer Sports Free on Max Service
“Live sports are the biggest draw on TV and command premium advertising dollars. But media companies that make popular sports available on streaming risk undercutting their profitable, if declining, cable networks.”
Can a football player negotiate with another agent while under an exclusive representation agreement?
"The short answer is no (except for the last two months of the contract)."
Leagues Cup doesn't fit CONCACAF ecosystem: How to fix it
"When you look at it, Leagues Cup is in no way equitable to the other two regional feeder competitions for Champions Cup. And by only including Liga MX and MLS clubs – including every team that will eventually secure one of the other eleven direct CCC spots shared between the two leagues – it really has no competitive justification to exist."
USL to Transfer San Diego Franchise Rights
“Bottom line, no matter how well a team performs on the field, having the right stadium situation is essential for all professional sports teams. We are working with our current and expansion clubs to develop soccer-specific stadiums that will ensure a strong commercial foundation for the clubs and give fans a place to call home for decades.” - USL Deputy CEO Justin Papadakis
HOW MESSI, MIAMI ARE NUDGING MLS TOWARDS “AN INFLECTION POINT”
“That Miami team is going to go. Their ownership’s going to spend like crazy and they’re going to make them the best team in the league, and they might already be one of the best teams in the league. So yeah, that’s coming and I don’t think anything’s stopping that. It’s the way it’s going.” - Jim Curtin, Philadelphia Union Head Coach
Change comes to women's college soccer
"The biggest impact on college soccer will be the NWSL’s new U-18 entry mechanism, which was formalized in January and allows teams to directly sign teenagers to pro contracts, bypassing college as well as the draft."
Promotion-Relegation top of mind at USL Mid-Year Meetings
"Promotion-relegation is a hot topic, and it gains a lot of interest from media, from fans, from people all over, and rightfully so. It’s got everything, it’s got drama, it’s got storylines, it has a lot of things that a lot of places are able to experience." - Jeremy Alumbaugh, USL Championship President
Why the Five Stripes Finally Needed to Stop
“Bringing in a low budget DP allows the club to take a step back and assess all of their options in the upcoming offseason. Instead of trying to make a splash and possibly hurting your chances to improve the roster later, these decisions have opened all kinds of options for building a truly competitive team down the road.”
Elimination From World Cup Leaves Plenty of Questions
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