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Five new members inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame bolstered its ranks.
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United Soccer League unveils new structure for top three leagues
The United Soccer League has unveiled a new structure and brand identity for each of its top three leagues ahead of the 2019 season.

North Carolina Courage captures 2018 NWSL Championship title
Jessica McDonald scored two goals and Debinha added another to lead the North Carolina Courage to a 3-0 victory over the Portland Thorns FC to claim the 2018 NWSL Championship on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd of 21,144 fans at Providence Park in Portland, Ore.

Former D.C. area star Nicholas Gioacchini finds success in France
Former D.C. area standout Nicholas Gioacchini has been nominated for best soccer player in the Paris region born in 2000 for the 2017/18 season. The 18-year-old attacker is currently with French club SM Caen and has already netted five goals in five games thus far.

NYCFC loans Homegrown Player James Sands to Louisville City FC
James Sands has joined Louisville City FC of the USL on loan until September 1, 2018. NYCFC retain the right to recall Sands at any point during that period subject to MLS roster compliance guidelines.

N.C. Courage win inaugural Women’s International Champions Cup
The North Carolina Courage captured the first ever Women’s International Champions Cup by defeating five-time UEFA Champions League winner Olympique Lyonnais Feminin 1-0 on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

National Soccer Hall of Fame introduces class of 2018
he National Soccer Hall of Fame introduced its 2018 class on Thursday with a series of surprise announcements in five different cities across the country. The newest members of the National Soccer Hall of Fame include Cindy Parlow Cone (veteran), Dr. Bob Contiguglia (builder), Brad Friedel (player), Don Garber (builder, elected in 2016 but deferred enshrinement to 2018) and Tiffeny Milbrett (player).

Cincinnati awarded MLS expansion club, will start play in 2019
On the strength of record-breaking soccer attendances and the completion of an innovative plan to build a new, state-of-the-art soccer stadium, Cincinnati has been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber announced on Tuesday. The club will begin MLS play in the 2019 season.

NASL’s federal antitrust lawsuit against USSF and MLS proceeds
The North American Soccer League (NASL) confirmed today that it received answers from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS) in the federal antitrust lawsuit brought by the NASL against the USSF and MLS in the Eastern District of New York.
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Certified Referee Breaks Down the new IFAB Laws of the Game
Analysis of the new Laws of the Game for 2020-2021.
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