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Five new members inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame bolstered its ranks.
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MLS clubs to begin seeking training compensation, solidarity payments
As MLS clubs deepen their commitment to player development through significant investments in fully-funded academies, these clubs – consistent with the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players – will now assert Training Compensation claims for any MLS academy product that signs his first professional contract with a non-MLS club outside of the U.S. and Canada.
CCL, Northeast Soccer League to launch PRO23 in New England
The Northeast Soccer League (NSL) and the Club Champions League (CCL) has announced the launch of PRO23 in New England. Building on the recent announcement of the NSL and CCL partnership, the NSL will replicate the highly successful CCL PRO23 program in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and create NSL PRO23.
Seven amateur teams qualify for 2019 U.S. Open Cup
After an enthralling final weekend of qualifying the field is finally set for the 106th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer’s national championship.
NCFC Youth players sign academy contracts with North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC has signed three NCFC Youth Academy players to academy contracts, pending league and federation approval.
13-year-old Olivia Moultrie plays in Portland Thorns preseason match
Teenage soccer phenom Olivia Moultrie, 13, made her professional debut on Wednesday, playing as a second half substitute for Portland Thorns FC in a preseason match against the U.S. Women's National Team.
United Soccer League unveils plans for new USL Academy program
The United Soccer League officially unveiled its vision for the future of the league’s Academy system on Thursday, with the announcement of USL Academy Cup, a new competition set to begin this year that will set the stage for the organization’s first ever Academy League.
Former D.C. area star Gedion Zelalem departs Arsenal, joins MLS
Sporting Kansas City announced today that the club has acquired 22-year-old holding midfielder Gedion Zelalem in a transfer from English Premier League side Arsenal FC. Zelalem has been added to the Sporting KC roster, signing a contract for the 2019 MLS season with club options for 2020 and 2021.
Seattle Reign FC announces move to Takoma ahead of NWSL season
In a press conference that detailed a compelling vision for the future of soccer in the South Sound, Seattle Reign FC announced Wednesday that it would move its operations to Tacoma and play its home matches in Cheney Stadium beginning with the 2019 NWSL season.
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Certified Referee Breaks Down the new IFAB Laws of the Game
Analysis of the new Laws of the Game for 2020-2021.
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