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NWSL sets new record with 56 total players competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
The NWSL boasts nearly a quarter of the Olympic player pool.
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Alex Morgan to join French side Olympique Lyonnaise
U.S. Women’s National Team (U. S. WNT) forward Alex Morgan has communicated her desire to play the first half of 2017 in Europe, and will join French side Olympique Lyonnaise. Morgan will return to the Pride following the conclusion of Lyon’s 2016-17 season in May.
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Richmond Kickers’ long-term stadium lease approved
The Richmond Kickers have announced that the club’s proposed 40-year lease for City Stadium was unanimously approved by Richmond City Council.
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Initial list of 2017 MLS Player Combine invitees announced
Major League Soccer has announced the initial 53 NCAA DI college players invited to participate in the 2017 MLS Player Combine.
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Seattle Sounders win first MLS Cup in franchise history
For the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Sounders are MLS Cup champions. Seattle battled Toronto FC to a scoreless deadlock through 120 minutes in Saturday’s MLS Cup final at BMO field, but eventually prevailed 5-4 in a penalty kick shootout, capped by a finish from resurgent Panamanian center back Roman Torres.
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Philly Union academy reaches community with panel, USMNT watch party
Have you ever wondered about the big-picture thinking behind your child's youth club, or the vision and methodology that informs your local professional club's player development system? The Philadelphia Union and their youth academy's affiliated private school, YSC Academy, are giving their fans, families and other stakeholders a chance to learn more about their youth programs with a panel discussion and watch party for the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup qualifier vs. Costa Rica on Tuesday night.
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Tim Howard set to undergo surgery, miss four months
The Colorado Rapids have announced that goalkeeper Tim Howard has been diagnosed with a fracture of the right adductor longus, located in the upper groin. Howard is set to undergo surgery on Thursday, November 17 and is expected to be sidelined for four months.
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New York Cosmos win NASL title for second straight year
The New York Cosmos won their second straight NASL title on Sunday night, emerging victorious in penalty kicks against Indy Eleven after 120 scoreless minutes in The Championship Final.
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Portland Timbers sign Academy star Marco Farfan as Homegrown Player
The Portland Timbers today announced the signing of 17-year-old academy defender Marco Farfan as an MLS Homegrown Player for the 2017 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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