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USL becomes first U.S. league to implement promotion and relegation system
It will connect three USL leagues together.
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NYCFC loans Homegrown Player James Sands to Louisville City FC
James Sands has joined Louisville City FC of the USL on loan until September 1, 2018. NYCFC retain the right to recall Sands at any point during that period subject to MLS roster compliance guidelines.

N.C. Courage win inaugural Women’s International Champions Cup
The North Carolina Courage captured the first ever Women’s International Champions Cup by defeating five-time UEFA Champions League winner Olympique Lyonnais Feminin 1-0 on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

National Soccer Hall of Fame introduces class of 2018
he National Soccer Hall of Fame introduced its 2018 class on Thursday with a series of surprise announcements in five different cities across the country. The newest members of the National Soccer Hall of Fame include Cindy Parlow Cone (veteran), Dr. Bob Contiguglia (builder), Brad Friedel (player), Don Garber (builder, elected in 2016 but deferred enshrinement to 2018) and Tiffeny Milbrett (player).

Cincinnati awarded MLS expansion club, will start play in 2019
On the strength of record-breaking soccer attendances and the completion of an innovative plan to build a new, state-of-the-art soccer stadium, Cincinnati has been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber announced on Tuesday. The club will begin MLS play in the 2019 season.

NASL’s federal antitrust lawsuit against USSF and MLS proceeds
The North American Soccer League (NASL) confirmed today that it received answers from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS) in the federal antitrust lawsuit brought by the NASL against the USSF and MLS in the Eastern District of New York.

New York City FC unveils new Etihad City Football Academy
New York City FC has unveiled its new first-team training facility, Etihad City Football Academy in New York.

Soccer United Marketing President Kathy Carter departing MLS and SUM
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced today that SUM President, Kathy Carter, has decided to leave her position overseeing the commercial arm of MLS and multiple soccer properties.

National Soccer Hall of Fame Nominees announced for 2018 class
Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2018 elections, with nominees announced for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories.
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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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