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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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Judge denies NASL request for mandatory injunction against U.S. Soccer
The North American Soccer League's request for a mandatory injunction against the U.S. Soccer Federation to regain its Division II designation was denied by Judge Margo K. Brodie in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

NC Courage coach Paul Riley voted NWSL Coach of the Year
North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley was voted the National Women's Soccer League Coach of the Year for the 2017 NWSL season, the league announced Monday.

Portland Thorns FC tops NC Courage 1-0 in NWSL Championship
Lindsey Horan scored the lone goal of the match and Adrianna Franch made six saves to lead Portland Thorns FC to a 1-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla. to claim the 2017 NWSL Championship.

Two Philadelphia Union Academy players earn first USL starts
Every player at the Philadelphia Union Academy has personal goals to play at the highest level that they can. Midfielders Brenden Aaronson and Michael Pellegrino took the next step in the organization’s ladder on Saturday, registering their first starts with the Bethlehem Steel FC in the United Soccer League.

Sporting KC defeats NY Red Bulls 2-1 to win U.S. Open Cup title
Sporting Kansas City kept alive their perfect record in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Finals, beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 to claim their fourth crown in this the 104th installment of U.S. Soccer's club championship.

U.S. U-17 MNT forward Joshua Sargent to play in Bundesliga in 2018
SV Werder Bremen have secured the services of U.S. U-17 Men's National Team forward Joshua Sargent. The 17-year-old will move from St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri to Bremen in 2018 and he will sign a professional contract at the Weserstadion on his 18th birthday.

Nine NWSL clubs taking part in U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy
Nine clubs from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) are set to participate in the launch of the U.S. Soccer Girls' Development Academy, which will begin its inaugural season September 2.

Sporting KC signs 15-year-old Gianluca Busio as Homegrown Player
Sporting Kansas City announced on Friday the signing of 15-year-old forward Gianluca Busio as a Homegrown Player. At 15 years and 89 days, Busio became the second-youngest player all-time to sign an MLS contract and the youngest active player in Major League Soccer.
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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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