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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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Q&A: Jim Gabarra on an offseason of change for Spirit, NWSL
The Washington Spirit carved out their most successful season ever in 2016, and came within a few precious seconds (followed by some PK-shootout agony) of winning the NWSL championship. But you probably wouldn't know it by the tone and tenor around the club this winter. In the wake of star Crystal Dunn's departure, head coach and general manager Jim Gabarra spoke to SoccerWire.com in depth about the winds of change blowing across the Maryland SoccerPlex and NWSL.
NASL owners cautiously optimistic of survival with `new vision´
A series of serious setbacks has prompted the widespread impression that the NASL is on its deathbed. But after a month of uncertainty – and multiple delays of U.S. Soccer's planned announcement about its sanctioning decisions and lower-division structure for 2017 – it appears that there's some life left in the league yet, as influential executive Peter Wilt revealed to SoccerWire.com on Friday.
FC Dallas signs Academy defender Reggie Cannon as Homegrown Player
FC Dallas has its league-leading 18th player from the FC Dallas Academy, defender Reggie Cannon.
Alex Morgan to join French side Olympique Lyonnaise
U.S. Women’s National Team (U. S. WNT) forward Alex Morgan has communicated her desire to play the first half of 2017 in Europe, and will join French side Olympique Lyonnaise. Morgan will return to the Pride following the conclusion of Lyon’s 2016-17 season in May.
Richmond Kickers’ long-term stadium lease approved
The Richmond Kickers have announced that the club’s proposed 40-year lease for City Stadium was unanimously approved by Richmond City Council.
Initial list of 2017 MLS Player Combine invitees announced
Major League Soccer has announced the initial 53 NCAA DI college players invited to participate in the 2017 MLS Player Combine.
Seattle Sounders win first MLS Cup in franchise history
For the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Sounders are MLS Cup champions. Seattle battled Toronto FC to a scoreless deadlock through 120 minutes in Saturday’s MLS Cup final at BMO field, but eventually prevailed 5-4 in a penalty kick shootout, capped by a finish from resurgent Panamanian center back Roman Torres.
Philly Union academy reaches community with panel, USMNT watch party
Have you ever wondered about the big-picture thinking behind your child's youth club, or the vision and methodology that informs your local professional club's player development system? The Philadelphia Union and their youth academy's affiliated private school, YSC Academy, are giving their fans, families and other stakeholders a chance to learn more about their youth programs with a panel discussion and watch party for the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup qualifier vs. Costa Rica on Tuesday night.
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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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