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No Strike: MLS, players union reach agreement on five-year CBA

Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Major League Soccer Players Union have reached agreement in principle on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering five seasons, commencing with the 2015 season and continuing through the 2019 season.

National Soccer Hall of Fame 2015 nominees announced

Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2015 elections, and voting will begin immediately for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories. Continue reading for a list of nominees.

New York City FC launching youth academy

New York City FC, the new Major League Soccer team which begins its first ever MLS campaign in under a month’s time, has announced that it is opening a new youth Academy.

New York City FC announce Youth Development League aimed at U9-U11 boys

New York City FC, the new Major League Soccer franchise set to kick off its inaugural season next month, has unveiled a new Youth Development League, which will form a central part of their talent development program.

NWSL names Jeff Plush as new commissioner

The National Women's Soccer League announced today that Jeff Plush has been named commissioner for the National Women's Soccer League, which will begin its third season in April.

Mark Geiger named MLS Referee of the Year

MLS has announced that New Jersey native Mark Geiger was voted Referee of the Year for the second time in his career.

Young Mexican-American talents, Liga MX and the new soccer reality

Pull back the curtain on elite U.S. youth soccer and you'll discover a complex cadre of Mexican scouts, agents and profiteers, all intent on poaching the best and brightest young Mexican-American and Latino talents from their American clubs. Tim Froh takes a look at the benefits, and pitfalls, in front of these players and their families.

LA Galaxy go all in on youth movement with signing of 15-year-old GK Eric Lopez