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National Women’s Soccer League agrees to  million settlement over past mistreatment of players
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National Women’s Soccer League agrees to $5 million settlement over past mistreatment of players

The official NWSL game ball sits on top of a pedestal with the NWSL Logo on it with the stadium behind the ball at the start of the National Women’s Soccer League match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and North Carolina Courage at Red Bull Arena on May 4, 2024 in Harrison, New Jersey.  Ira L. […]

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New York City FC, Etihad Airways agree to 20-year naming rights deal for new MLS stadium
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New York City FC, Etihad Airways agree to 20-year naming rights deal for new MLS stadium

New York City FC renderings for Etihad Park stadium in Queens, NY. Courtesy: New York City FC. When New York City FC’s new stadium opens up just before the 2027 Major League Soccer season, it will have a familiar partner’s name tied to it.  The club is partnering with Etihad Airways for the exclusive naming rights […]

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MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records
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MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami competes during a friendly match between Inter Miami and Newell’s Old Boys at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 15, 2024.  Arturo Jimenez | Anadolu | Getty Images Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international super […]

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MLS partners with OneFootball in push to expand global audience
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MLS partners with OneFootball in push to expand global audience

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami controls the ball during the second half of the game against St. Louis City at Chase Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Megan Briggs | Getty Images Major League Soccer is teaming up with German digital media platform OneFootball to provide highlights, stats and other content […]

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LVMH puts mark on Olympics as luxury brands embrace sports
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LVMH puts mark on Olympics as luxury brands embrace sports

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games medals are displayed inside a custom-designed trunk manufactured by Louis Vuitton, an LVMH brand partner of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, during a gathering at LVMH in Paris on July 22, 2024, ahead of the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.  Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty […]

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Chaos at Copa America raises doubts over U.S. 2026 World Cup readiness
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Chaos at Copa America raises doubts over U.S. 2026 World Cup readiness

Fans of Colombia and Argentina the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.  Maddie Meyer | Getty Images The Copa America soccer final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday saw chaotic scenes at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami — […]

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Audi strikes multiyear partnership with MLS’ Inter Miami CF
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Audi strikes multiyear partnership with MLS’ Inter Miami CF

Volkswagen-owned Audi has struck a multiyear partnership with Inter Miami CF as the team’s official automotive partner. Courtesy: Audi Audi is driving up its sports investments and becoming the official automotive partner of Inter Miami CF. The Volkswagen-owned company announced Thursday it has struck a multiyear partnership with the South Florida soccer club as Audi […]

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Soccer star Mbappe reportedly set to receive bonus of at least 8 million in Real Madrid move
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Soccer star Mbappe reportedly set to receive bonus of at least $108 million in Real Madrid move

French soccer player Kylian Mbappe listens to French President as he arrives for a lunch at the team’s training camp, as part of the team’s preparation for the UEFA Euro 2024 European football championships in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on June 3, 2024. Sarah Meyssonnier | Afp | Getty Images French soccer star Kylian Mbappe will reportedly receive […]

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Everton deducted two factors for 2nd breach of financial rules, league suggests
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Everton deducted two factors for 2nd breach of financial rules, league suggests

Seamus Coleman of Everton provides the crew recommendations through the Premier League match in between Everton FC and Burnley FC at Goodison Park on April 06, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Matt Mcnulty | Getty Photographs Activity | Getty Images Everton have gained a two-level deduction, their next details slash this period, following the club’s attractiveness […]

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Accomplishment, not returns: Manchester United co-proprietor Jim Ratcliffe on his sole emphasis for the soccer club
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Accomplishment, not returns: Manchester United co-proprietor Jim Ratcliffe on his sole emphasis for the soccer club

Jim Ratcliffe of INEOS meets associates of the press ahead of the Premier League match among Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Previous Trafford on January 14, 2024 in Manchester, England. Ash Donelon | Manchester United | Getty Illustrations or photos New Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe reported on Friday that return on financial commitment […]

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