The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is emerging as a cornerstone event for soccer in North America, attracting a significant number of teams from both Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Scheduled from February 1 to February 22, 2024, this three-week preseason showcase will take place at the Empire Polo Club
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In a harrowing disclosure that sent shockwaves through the community, former Fulham women’s team captain Ronnie Gibbons bravely revealed that she was sexually assaulted on two separate occasions by the late Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of the football club. Her statements, shared with The Athletic, detail not only her trauma but also raise
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has shed light on the stark reality that women managers still face immense barriers when it comes to breaking into men’s football. Despite her own remarkable success in women’s football, Hayes acknowledges that the lack of representation of women in leadership positions in men’s teams is
Sports events are typically expected to be interrupted by weather delays or technical difficulties, but sometimes Mother Nature throws a curveball in the form of unexpected animal visitors. From raccoons to bees to squirrels, athletes and fans alike have witnessed some incredible animal-on-field moments that have left everyone amazed and entertained. One notable incident occurred
Rebecca Welch, known for being the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023, has announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her groundbreaking achievements include also being the first woman to officiate a game in the English Football League in 2021. Welch’s impact on the
Denmark’s players union Spillerforeningen has recently made history by reaching an agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) to ensure equal pay and conditions for both the men’s and women’s national teams. This agreement comes after the men’s team declined a proposed pay raise, signaling a significant shift towards gender equality in the sport. The
The Soccer Tournament, a 7-on-7, $1 million winner-take-all event, has announced the matchups for its upcoming competition. One of the most anticipated matchups will be between Burnley co-owner and NFL legend J.J. Watt’s Burnley squad and former NFL punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee’s Concafa SC team. This showdown is set to take place in
Refereeing in the Premier League has historically been dominated by men, but that is set to change with two groundbreaking appointments. Rebecca Welch will become the first woman to referee a Premier League game, while Sam Allison will be the first Black referee in 15 years to be involved in a top-flight match. These appointments