USL CEO Paul McDonough recently voiced his disappointment at the U.S. Soccer Federation’s handling of a dispute involving Major League Soccer (MLS) and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The future of the historic tournament, which dates back to 1914, has been called into question since MLS announced that its first teams would not
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The German Football League (DFL) recently made the decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in its media rights income to an outside investor. This decision was influenced by months of disruptive protests from fans. In December, clubs in Germany’s first and second-tier football divisions voted in favor of allowing a financial investor to
New Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has set his sights on disrupting the Premier League dominance held by Manchester City and Liverpool. With a freshly approved 27.7% stake in the club, Ratcliffe is determined to achieve this goal within a relatively short timeframe of three years. Drawing inspiration from a quote by Sir
Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has expressed his eagerness to represent France at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Despite gearing up to feature for France at Euro 2024, Griezmann is determined to do everything in his power to be a part of the Paris Games. In an interview with Le Monde, Griezmann
Bayern Munich dropped a bombshell on Wednesday when they announced that Thomas Tuchel, the team’s manager, will be leaving at the end of the current season. This news comes amidst ongoing speculation about Tuchel’s future with the club as they currently sit eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. The recent poor performance of Bayern,
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has dismissed the relevance of the club’s past failures in the Champions League knockout stages. Despite the Gunners facing FC Porto in the round-of-16 first-leg clash, Arteta challenged his players to create their own dream final at Wembley. Arsenal has a history of defeats in the last-16 stage, with seven
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong recently expressed his anger and irritation towards the “lies” that have been circulating about his future at the club. Despite various reports claiming that he may leave Barcelona this summer, De Jong remains firm in his stance that he is happy at the Catalan club. In a news conference before
Marseille manager Gennaro Gattuso’s tenure has come to an abrupt end after just five months in charge. The Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday that they had parted ways with the Italian coach. This decision follows a string of underwhelming results that have left Marseille’s European qualification hopes hanging by a thread. In light of
Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner’s suspension for violating Major League Soccer’s on-field discrimination policy has been lifted just in time for the team’s opening game of the season. Wagner was originally given a three-game suspension in November during last season’s playoffs after being accused of using a racial slur against New England Revolution forward Bobby
The Bundesliga title race saw Bayer Leverkusen further their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over Heidenheim. Leverkusen, who had remained unbeaten for eight games, continued their impressive form by overcoming the resilient Heidenheim defense. With Amine Adli providing the assist, Jeremie Frimpong found the back of the net to
Mile Svilar delivered an outstanding performance during his second Serie A start of the season. He played a crucial role in Roma’s 3-0 victory over Frosinone, making seven saves and four high ball claims to secure a clean sheet for Daniele De Rossi’s side. Svilar’s impressive display earned him a well-deserved player-of-the-match title. Van Hecke
Recent reports suggest that preliminary plans for the 2024 edition of the U.S. Open Cup have been approved by a subcommittee of the U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors. It seems that the upcoming tournament will undergo significant changes compared to recent editions. According to a source close to the USSF, the tournament in 2024
When Lionel Messi made the decision to join Inter Miami CF, the team saw a surge in betting activities. The American sports betting industry witnessed a record-breaking betting handle in the MLS from 2022 to 2023. This spike was due to the addition of Messi, as well as his former Barcelona teammates, Jordi Alba and
Manchester United has reportedly made a formal offer for Newcastle United sporting director, Dan Ashworth. However, sources indicate that the club is hesitant to agree to what they perceive as excessive compensation for his services. United has identified Ashworth as a key target in their efforts to revamp their football operations at Old Trafford, under