NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airline
Read full article: NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airlineNew York City FC’s $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that it intends to open next to the Mets’ Citi Field in 2027 will be named Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement with Etihad Airways.
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source says
Read full article: Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source saysGerardo “Tata” Martino, who guided Inter Miami to the best regular season record in Major League Soccer history this season, is resigning as coach of the club.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy.
Read full article: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy.Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs.
Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela is finalizing a deal to return to the club, an AP source says
Read full article: Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela is finalizing a deal to return to the club, an AP source saysLos Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to re-sign former Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela for the playoff push, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.
Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recovery
Read full article: Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recoveryLionel Messi has been cleared to play again after taking two months to recover from an ankle injury, and Inter Miami indicated that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will return to the lineup on Saturday when the team plays host to Philadelphia.
Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at Chicago
Read full article: Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at ChicagoLionel Messi will not play Saturday when Inter Miami visits Chicago, meaning he will have at least two more weeks to continue recovering from an ankle injury.
Mired in disappointing season, Atlanta United fires coach Gonzalo Pineda
Read full article: Mired in disappointing season, Atlanta United fires coach Gonzalo PinedaAtlanta United has fired coach Gonzalo Pineda, less than 24 hours after another loss dropped the team farther from playoff contention in Major League Soccer.
Messi scores 12th goal of season, MLS-leading Inter Miami comes back to tie St. Louis 3-3
Read full article: Messi scores 12th goal of season, MLS-leading Inter Miami comes back to tie St. Louis 3-3Lionel Messi scored his 12th goal of the season in his last Major League Soccer match before the Copa America, and MLS-leading Inter Miami came from behind to tie St. Louis City 3-3 on Saturday night.
Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy, the only Black head coach in MLS, looks to inspire as well as win
Read full article: Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy, the only Black head coach in MLS, looks to inspire as well as winCoach Wilfried Nancy led the Columbus Crew to the MLS Cup championship last year in his first season at the helm.
Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta United
Read full article: Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta UnitedLionel Messi scored yet again but it wasn't enough as Inter Miami's 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United.
Messi’s $20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teams
Read full article: Messi’s $20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teamsLionel Messi’s annualized pay from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million in his first full season, exceeding the payrolls of all but three other teams in the league.
Messi plays through a scare, Inter Miami rallies past Montreal 3-2 for fifth straight win
Read full article: Messi plays through a scare, Inter Miami rallies past Montreal 3-2 for fifth straight winLionel Messi played the entire game despite a first-half injury scare, Benjamin Cremaschi broke a tie in the 59th minute and Inter Miami overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat Montreal 3-2 on Saturday night for its fifth consecutive Major League Soccer win.
3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season
Read full article: 3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this seasonThe North American Soccer League was at the top of professional soccer in the United States well before Major League Soccer kicked off.
Lionel Messi scores in injury time, and Inter Miami salvages a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy
Read full article: Lionel Messi scores in injury time, and Inter Miami salvages a 1-1 draw with the LA GalaxyLionel Messi scored in the second minute of second-half injury time off a pass from Jordi Alba, and Inter Miami salvaged a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy.
Lionel Messi gets an assist, Inter Miami opens MLS season with 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake
Read full article: Lionel Messi gets an assist, Inter Miami opens MLS season with 2-0 win over Real Salt LakeLionel Messi had an assist and Inter Miami opened the Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
Messi and Inter Miami close messy preseason with 1-1 draw against Newell's Old Boys
Read full article: Messi and Inter Miami close messy preseason with 1-1 draw against Newell's Old BoysLionel Messi and Inter Miami brought their tumultuous Major League Soccer preseason to a close with a 1-1 draw against Messi’s boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys.
WATCH: Luis Suárez trains alongside Messi, Busquets, Alba
Read full article: WATCH: Luis Suárez trains alongside Messi, Busquets, AlbaThere they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Lionel Messi was sipping on a drink at one end, Luis Suárez next to him, then Sergio Busquets, then Jordi Alba on the other end.
MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 season
Read full article: MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 seasonApple TV and Major League Soccer are expanding their collaboration, announcing Thursday that the looming MLS season will be chronicled in a new all-access docuseries similar to the ones that have given fans a deep, different look at golf, auto racing and tennis in recent months.
Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with Argentina
Read full article: Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with ArgentinaLionel Messi’s first full season with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami starts Feb. 21 at home against Real Salt Lake in a matchup three days ahead of other openers, and Messi could miss at least six games while with Argentina’s national team.
Lionel Messi’s 8th Ballon D’Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match
Read full article: Lionel Messi’s 8th Ballon D’Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition matchLionel Messi held the Ballon D’Or over his head as fireworks lit up the sky to bring a pregame ceremony to a close.
MLS suspends Union's Kai Wagner for 3 games for violating league's anti-discrimination policy
Read full article: MLS suspends Union's Kai Wagner for 3 games for violating league's anti-discrimination policyMajor League Soccer has suspended Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner for three matches for violating the league’s on-field anti-discrimination policy after the league launched an investigation into whether he used a racial slur against a New England Revolution player Wagner will begin serving the penalty on Wednesday when the Revolution hosts the Union in Game 2 of their MLS Cup Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.
Messi’s Ballon d’Or will be celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition vs. NYCFC next week
Read full article: Messi’s Ballon d’Or will be celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition vs. NYCFC next weekLionel Messi and Inter Miami will play an exhibition match on Nov. 10 to celebrate him winning his eighth Ballon d’Or.
Messi out for Inter Miami's home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at Charlotte
Read full article: Messi out for Inter Miami's home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at CharlotteLionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn’t confirmed that is the actual plan.
Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami
Read full article: Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter MiamiLionel Messi’s annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million.
Messi's Inter Miami team strikes 2-game deal to play in China in November
Read full article: Messi's Inter Miami team strikes 2-game deal to play in China in NovemberLionel Messi is evidently going back to China, after Inter Miami took advantage of not making the Major League Soccer playoffs by signing a deal to play two exhibitions there next month.
Lionel Messi’s status unknown as Inter Miami prepares for MLS match at Chicago
Read full article: Lionel Messi’s status unknown as Inter Miami prepares for MLS match at ChicagoLionel Messi was on the practice field with Inter Miami on Tuesday, though it remains unclear when or if the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will play with the team again this season.
Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami loses 2-1 to Houston in US Open Cup final
Read full article: Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami loses 2-1 to Houston in US Open Cup finalLionel Messi was not on Inter Miami’s roster for the U.S. Open Cup final against Houston on Wednesday night, marking the fourth match for club and country that he’s missed in recent weeks while dealing with some sort of leg issue.
Bruce Arena quits as coach of the New England Revolution citing 'difficult' investigation
Read full article: Bruce Arena quits as coach of the New England Revolution citing 'difficult' investigationBruce Arena quit as coach of the New England Revolution on Saturday night, six weeks after he was placed on administrative leave by Major League Soccer for what it said were “allegations that he made insensitive and inappropriate remarks.”.
Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over New York Red Bulls
Read full article: Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over New York Red BullsLionel Messi scored a dazzling goal in the 89th minute of his Major League Soccer debut, helping Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 and end an 11-match league winless streak.
Lionel Messi makes MLS debut, enters in 60th minute for Miami against New York Red Bulls
Read full article: Lionel Messi makes MLS debut, enters in 60th minute for Miami against New York Red BullsLionel Messi made his Major League Soccer debut, entering in the 60th minute of Inter Miami’s match at the New York Red Bulls.
Lionel Messi makes U.S. soccer history at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Lionel Messi makes U.S. soccer history at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort LauderdaleLionel Messi made U.S. soccer history when he scored a winning goal during his first Inter Miami CF game on Friday night in Broward County’s 21,000-seat stadium.
The next chapter of Lionel Messi’s career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium
Read full article: The next chapter of Lionel Messi’s career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK StadiumThe seats at DRV PNK Stadium filled up quickly with fans eager to get a glimpse at Inter Miami’s new superstar.
The next chapter of Lionel Messi's career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium
Read full article: The next chapter of Lionel Messi's career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK StadiumLionel Messi will make his Inter Miami debut Friday at DRV PNK Stadium, ushering in the next chapter of his career.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game
Read full article: MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star GameMLS Commissioner Dan Garber figures Lionel Messi’s arrival is just the start of an exciting few years for soccer in North America.
Lionel Messi takes to the practice field for 1st time since signing with Inter Miami
Read full article: Lionel Messi takes to the practice field for 1st time since signing with Inter MiamiLionel Messi jogged a lap with his new teammates, took part in a warm-up drill of players making short passes in a tight circle, and before long tapped his left foot at a ball that wound up in the back of an open net.
White House lawn turns to playground for kids' soccer clinic
Read full article: White House lawn turns to playground for kids' soccer clinicChildren donning jerseys of their favorite Major League Soccer teams joined first lady Jill Biden and players from FC Cincinnati, DC United, Chicago Fire and other teams for a youth soccer clinic on the White House South Lawn.
Starstruck Miami-Dade residents are starting to run into Lionel Messi
Read full article: Starstruck Miami-Dade residents are starting to run into Lionel MessiStarstruck fans are reporting Lionel Messi sightings in South Florida. The latest was in a parking lot. Others ran into him at a supermarket, and at an Italian restaurant where his photograph hangs on the wall.
MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market share
Read full article: MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market shareAfter two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA.
Soccer, health officials gather for head injury summit amid criticism from CTE researchers
Read full article: Soccer, health officials gather for head injury summit amid criticism from CTE researchersSoccer officials, scientists, medical professionals and others have gathered in Chicago for a head injury summit.
Chiellini, Bale get LAFC home debuts in 2-1 win over Seattle
Read full article: Chiellini, Bale get LAFC home debuts in 2-1 win over SeattleKwadwo Opoku and Carlos Vela scored in the first half, and Los Angeles FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 Friday night in the home debuts of European superstars Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale.
AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC
Read full article: AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FCLos Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press.
David Beckham’s Miami soccer stadium: Commissioner explains controversy
Read full article: David Beckham’s Miami soccer stadium: Commissioner explains controversyDavid Beckham’s dream of building a proper home for his Inter Miami faced the gatekeepers of the public land that he and billionaire Jorge Mas have chosen.
MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game
Read full article: MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star GameMajor League Soccer’s All-Stars will meet their top Mexican league counterparts in Los Angeles on Aug. 25 in a game that was originally scheduled to take place last year but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Olympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLS
Read full article: Olympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLSUnited States' Sebastian Soto reacts at the end of a Concacaf Men's Olympic qualifying championship semi-final soccer match against Honduras in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Lalas maintains the burden to improve the Olympic effort lies with Kreis, senior national team coach Gregg Berhalter and U.S. men’s national team general manager Brian McBride. FIFA regulations say clubs don’t have to release players for Olympic qualifying or the Olympics. FIFA restricts Olympic qualifying to players 23 and under. AdNone of Honduras’ players on the roster for last week’s national team exhibition against Greece were Olympic age eligible.
Kieran Gibbs signs with Beckham’s under-investigation Inter Miami
Read full article: Kieran Gibbs signs with Beckham’s under-investigation Inter MiamiFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – David Beckham’s under-investigation Inter Miami has signed 31-year-old left back Kieran Gibbs to a 2 1/2-season contract that starts July 1 after the expiration of his deal with West Bromwich Albion of England’s Premier League. Gibbs has appeared in 10 league matches this season and 11 overall for West Brom. He joined the Baggies for the 2017-18 season after playing for Arsenal from 2006-07. He spent part of 2007-08 on loan to Norwich. Major League Soccer said on March 5 it is investigating whether Inter Miami violated salary budget and roster guidelines by its signing of French midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
South Florida getting a 2nd MLS team (at least for now)
Read full article: South Florida getting a 2nd MLS team (at least for now)A view of Inter Miami CF Stadium prior to a game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC on October 24, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After all this time waiting for Major League Soccer’s return to South Florida, Fort Lauderdale will have two teams in town this season. CF Montreal announced Monday that they will train and play home games at Inter Miami CF Stadium to begin the year because of travel restrictions from the Canadian government during the coronavirus pandemic. CF Montreal played its 2020 home games in Harrison, New Jersey. “I want to thank Inter Miami CF for welcoming us.
MLS investigating Beckham’s Inter Miami over Matuidi signing
Read full article: MLS investigating Beckham’s Inter Miami over Matuidi signingNEW YORK – Major League Soccer says it is investigating whether David Beckham’s Inter Miami violated salary budget and roster guidelines by its signing of French midfielder Blaise Matuidi. The 33-year-old Matuidi, a member of France’s 2018 World Cup champions, joined Miami on Aug. 13 from Juventus. Miami signed Argentine midfielder Matías Pellegrini, Mexican midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro and Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuaín as high-priced designated players who could exceed the salary budget. Matuidi was not announced as a designated player.
Jordan Morris tears left ACL, 3 years after tearing right
Read full article: Jordan Morris tears left ACL, 3 years after tearing rightSwansea City's Jordan Morris is stretchered off the field after getting hurt during a Sky Bet Championship soccer match against Huddersfield, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, England. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)SWANSEA – American forward Jordan Morris tore his left ACL while on loan for Swansea in the English League Championship, three years after rupturing his right ACL during a match for Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders. Morris tore his left ACL on Saturday during Swansea’s 4-1 loss at Huddersfield. Seattle announced Morris will return to the United States to prepare for surgery, which will be done by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum in Santa Monica, California. Morris missed a year of action after tearing his right ACL during Seattle's CONCACAF Champions League match at El Salvador's Santa Tecla on Feb. 22, 2018.
MLS and players reach agreement on new CBA
Read full article: MLS and players reach agreement on new CBAFILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer has extended its deadline for negotiating adjustments to the existing collective bargaining agreement until Feb. 4 and warned it is prepared to lock out players if a deal isn't reached by then. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)Major League Soccer and its players struck and agreement Friday night on a reworked collective bargaining agreement that will run through the 2027 season. The agreement reached Friday night gives the players their full salaries this season and extends the current CBA for two seasons. Major League Soccer had warned it's teams to prepare for a lockout if a deal wasn't struck.
MLS sets new negotiation deadline, warns of possible lockout
Read full article: MLS sets new negotiation deadline, warns of possible lockoutThe league set the new deadline of 11:59 p.m. EST, Feb. 4 after the Major League Soccer Players Association submitted a proposal just hours ahead of the original deadline. The union proposed extending the current collective bargaining agreement with the league through the 2026 season. The league's proposal includes playing players their full salaries in 2021 in exchange for an extension through the 2027 season. The league's new season is set to open April 3 with preseason training camps allowed to begin on Feb. 22. The MLSPA noted the players have already faced health risks as have their families and team staffs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key dates
Read full article: Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key datesA general view of Inter Miami CF Stadium prior to the game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC on October 24, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Monday, Major League Soccer announced some key dates for the 2021 season, including MLS is Back Opening Weekend on Apr. As far as Inter Miami tickets go, the team said details will be announced shortly after the release of the full season schedule. KEY DATES – MLS 2021 SEASONFeb. 22 - MLS Preseason training begins (6 weeks)Apr. 3-4 - MLS is Back - Opening Weekend 2021Late Aug. - MLS Heineken® Rivalry WeekLate summer - MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, Leagues Cup, Campeones CupNov. 7 - MLS Decision DayNov. 19 - Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs beginDec. 11 - 2021 MLS Cup
Beckham says Neville hired as coach on merit, not friendship
Read full article: Beckham says Neville hired as coach on merit, not friendshipDavid Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Nevilles was hired as Inter Miami coach because theyre buddies. Its nothing to do with him being my friend, Beckham said Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FIler)David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Neville’s was hired as Inter Miami coach because they’re buddies. He recalled spending eight weeks observing Bruce Arena coach Beckham and the Galaxy. Phil Neville was too nervous to answer questions in Spanish on Friday but plans to starting after this season’s opener.
Blend it with Beckham: Neville hired to coach Inter Miami
Read full article: Blend it with Beckham: Neville hired to coach Inter MiamiThe Football Association has released Neville from his contract immediately after being informed he was in talks to become coach of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer franchise partly owned by David Beckham. They’re teaming up again with hopes of winning more trophies with Inter Miami. Neville was hired Monday as Inter Miami’s coach, reuniting with Beckham — a co-owner of the MLS club. He will formally start at Inter Miami once he gets a work visa. Alonso got Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2020, marking the seventh time an MLS newcomer reached the postseason.
MLS celebrates 25th anniversary with release of 25 Greatest
Read full article: MLS celebrates 25th anniversary with release of 25 GreatestJones, one of the league's original players who spent his entire 11-year career with the Galaxy, was named one of the MLS 25 Greatest on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. When MLS contracted by two teams in 2002, Jones and his fellow players wondered if the fledgling domestic league was in trouble. MLS is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, commemorating it Wednesday with the release of the MLS 25 Greatest. “In the early days, (teams had) like 11 quality players and then all of a sudden there was a significant drop off. I think now you see that there’s 11 quality players and then you go beyond and there’s other quality players as well," he said.
Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges losses
Read full article: Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges lossesGarber gave his annual State of the League address Tuesday in advance of the MLS Cup final Saturday between the Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew in Ohio. Garber first projected in June that league losses would be $1 billion, and with the season nearing a close he said lost revenues were indeed approaching that number. We had the expense of managing the MLS is Back tournament,” Garber said. The league and the MLS Players' Association agreed to the new CBA in February, but it was never ratified and the deal was reworked to address coronavirus concerns before the MLS is Back tournament. "As you know, the Royals (of the National Women's Soccer League) announced that they will move to Kansas City.
MLS navigates resuming the season in local markets
Read full article: MLS navigates resuming the season in local marketsFILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer said Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, it will resume its season once the MLS is Back tournament in Florida wraps up. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)In light of Major League Baseball's trouble with its season, Major League Soccer's plan to resume play in its local markets is under scrutiny. The USL Championship, the tier below MLS in American soccer, has been playing in local markets since July 11 but there have been more than a dozen games postponed because of positive tests. 'Garber said that if circumstances merit it, he won't hesitate to pull the plug on the rest of the season.
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern
Read full article: MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concernMajor League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month. Vela announced his decision Monday, July 6, 2020, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)Major League Soccer is about to resume its season in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will happen next. FC Dallas withdrew from the tournament on Monday after 10 players and a coach tested positive for the virus. We are proud of Major League Soccer, and we want to show our game to the world, Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja said.
MLS teams arriving in Florida, tournament schedule set
Read full article: MLS teams arriving in Florida, tournament schedule setMajor League Soccer will open its World Cup-style return tournament in Florida on July 8 with a double header. The league released the schedule Wednesday, the first day teams could arrive at the complex near Orlando for the tournament. MLS will be the second pro team league in the United States to return to the field. The National Womens Soccer League will play a tournament in Utah starting Saturday. The teams and select staff members will be sequestered during the tournament at two Disney resorts for the duration of the tournament.
MLS to restart its season with tournament starting July 8
Read full article: MLS to restart its season with tournament starting July 8Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that its season will resume starting July 8 with a tournament in Florida. Teams had played just two games to start the season when the league suspended play on March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak. Each team will have three group matches, played over 16 consecutive days with multiple games a day. The group matches will count toward the regular season. Following the tournament, teams will resume the season in their home markets.
Inter Miami CF takes another step closer to return, full team training
Read full article: Inter Miami CF takes another step closer to return, full team trainingFORT LAUDERDALE – Inter Miami CF continues to take steps that bring the team closer to a return. The team announced on Tuesday that they received approval from Major League Soccer to begin full team training this week. Last week, the team was approved to work in small groups. The first step was to let players back into the facility to work out individually. Major League Soccer is planning a tournament in Orlando, as the league returns to action.
Players left with bitter feelings after deal to restart MLS
Read full article: Players left with bitter feelings after deal to restart MLSWhen Major League Soccer and its players came to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement back in February, there was a genuine feeling of accomplishment on both sides. Those pre-pandemic positive vibes are now gone, at least in how the players feel toward the league and ownership. The Major League Soccer Players Association ratified a revised CBA this week that will allow the league to resume this summer with a tournament in Florida but they did so with bitter feelings about the strategies used by MLS. FC Cincinnati player rep Nick Hagglund told reporters the lockout threat didnt create panic but was taken seriously by the vast majority of players. MLS players had a median salary of $163,750 in 2019, according to the union salary survey.