Professional
USL becomes first U.S. league to implement promotion and relegation system
It will connect three USL leagues together.
Read More
All Professional Articles
Two Philadelphia Union Academy players earn first USL starts
Every player at the Philadelphia Union Academy has personal goals to play at the highest level that they can. Midfielders Brenden Aaronson and Michael Pellegrino took the next step in the organization’s ladder on Saturday, registering their first starts with the Bethlehem Steel FC in the United Soccer League.
Sporting KC defeats NY Red Bulls 2-1 to win U.S. Open Cup title
Sporting Kansas City kept alive their perfect record in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Finals, beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 to claim their fourth crown in this the 104th installment of U.S. Soccer's club championship.
U.S. U-17 MNT forward Joshua Sargent to play in Bundesliga in 2018
SV Werder Bremen have secured the services of U.S. U-17 Men's National Team forward Joshua Sargent. The 17-year-old will move from St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri to Bremen in 2018 and he will sign a professional contract at the Weserstadion on his 18th birthday.
Nine NWSL clubs taking part in U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy
Nine clubs from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) are set to participate in the launch of the U.S. Soccer Girls' Development Academy, which will begin its inaugural season September 2.
Sporting KC signs 15-year-old Gianluca Busio as Homegrown Player
Sporting Kansas City announced on Friday the signing of 15-year-old forward Gianluca Busio as a Homegrown Player. At 15 years and 89 days, Busio became the second-youngest player all-time to sign an MLS contract and the youngest active player in Major League Soccer.
Riverhounds DA announces partnership with Crew SC Academy
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced their Development Academy (RDA) has reached an agreement to officially partner with Columbus Crew SC Academy. Already affiliated at their respective professional sides since 2016, this announcement will align the two entities in youth development and identification practices.
Briana Scurry, Dr. Joe Machnik elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame
Briana Scurry and Dr. Joe Machnik have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Scurry was selected on the Player Ballot and Machnik on the Builder Ballot. Details about the induction ceremony will be released at a later date.
U.S. Youth National Team players among additions to MLS Homegrown Team
MLS Homegrown Team coaches Brian McBride and Mike Magee have called Sporting Kansas City defender Erik Palmer-Brown, Atlanta United midfielder Chris Goslin and Real Salt Lake midfielder Jose Hernandez to participate in the 2017 MLS Homegrown Game.
Resources
Certified Referee Breaks Down the new IFAB Laws of the Game
Analysis of the new Laws of the Game for 2020-2021.
Read More
