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FIFA 16 video game to feature women for first time in franchise history

Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that EA SPORTS FIFA 16 will feature 12 Women’s National Teams for the first time in franchise history when it launches starting on September 22, 2015 in North America.

Lynn Berling-Manuel becomes first woman CEO of NSCAA

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) today announced Lynn Berling-Manuel as its new chief executive officer. She assumes the role July 1.

Blockbuster: U.S. Dept. of Justice slaps FIFA, partners with a raft of corruption charges

The U.S. Department of Justice stunned the soccer world Wednesday morning, unsealing a raft of corruption, fraud and money-laundering indictments against high-ranking officials in FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, and partnering with Swiss law enforcement officials to apprehend seven of the officials in Zurich as FIFA gathers for Friday’s presidential election.

D.C. United Academy update: U-16 team, down a man, fights back twice to beat PDA

The D.C. United Academy had mixed results last weekend in road games against the Players Development Academy (PDA). The highlight was a hard-fought 3-2 victory by the Under-16 squad as United academy teams combined to go 1-3-1 overall.

U.S. U-23 MNT falls to host France 3-1 in Toulon Tournament opener

Despite a strong second half, the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team fell to host-France 3-1 on Wednesday in their opening group match of the 2015 Toulon Tournament.

Reports: FIFA officials arrested on corruption charges

Multiple reports including from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have announced that a total of 14 FIFA officials and corporate executives - not including President Sepp Blatter - have been arrested on federal corruption charges in an operation carried out by United States and Swiss law enforcement early Wednesday morning in Zürich, Switzerland.

U.S. U-23 MNT begins Toulon Tournament group play against France

Orlando City SC defender Tyler Turner added to U.S. U-23 MNT roster for Toulon Tournament

U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team head coach Andi Herzog has added Tyler Turner to the roster for the 2015 Toulon Tournament. The Orlando City SC defender will arrive in France on Wednesday, completing the 20-player squad.