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Lee O’Neill

Lee O’Neill Named Senior Vice President of USL League One

The United Soccer League has announced the addition of Lee O’Neill to its leadership team as senior vice president of USL League One. O’Neill joins the USL with more than two decades of experience in soccer performance, most recently as general manager and academy director for English club Ipswich Town FC. O’Neill will provide strategic […]

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NAIA Soccer Wichita

2023 and 2024 NAIA Men’s Soccer Championship Heads to Wichita

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Wichita, Kansas, as the host for its 2023 and 2024 Men’s Soccer Championship. The 2023 event will be held at Stryker Sports Complex from November 30 to December 4. The NAIA is partnering with Visit Wichita for the event. “NAIA men’s soccer is excited to move to […]

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Mexico Soccer
Club America's Roger Martinez and Puebla's Diego de Buen fight for the ball during a Mexican soccer league match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Club América, Xolos de Tijuana to Meet in San Diego

Primetime Sports and Snapdragon Stadium will host the return of Tour Águila to Southern California with a Liga MX clash between Club América and Xolos de Tijuana on March 26. Tickets will go on sale on February 10 at 12 p.m. PST at snapdragonstadium.com. This will be the first men’s professional soccer match to take […]

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Australia Football
The Australia Women's Soccer Team set their attendance record during an international friendly against the U.S. at Stadium Australia in Sydney on November 27, 2021. (Photo by Ann Odong/Football Australia)

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening Match Moved to Larger Stadium

Football Australia has announced Stadium Australia will host the Matildas’ opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against the Republic of Ireland on July 20. The opening day match will see Australia play in the largest venue of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following significant interest for tickets. It was originally to […]

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NWSL Draft Soccer
Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the team's NWSL championship game win against the Kansas City Current on October 29, 2022, in Washington. At left is NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman, who said the league plans to expand in 2024 by two teams. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Report: NWSL Expanding to Boston, Salt Lake City and Bay Area

Salt Lake City, Utah, along with Boston and San Francisco will be the next National Women’s Soccer League expansion franchises with Salt Lake City and Bay Area teams planning to start play in the 2024 season and Boston joining as soon as the year after, reported the Wall Street Journal. Expansion of the league has […]

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US Saudi Arabia Soccer
United States' Christian Pulisic, right, duels for the ball with Saudi Arabia's Hattan Sultan Bahebri during a match in Murcia, Spain, on September 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

U.S. to Host Expanded 2024 Copa America

The United States will host the 2024 Copa América, the traditional South American tournament involving 10 national men’s teams, which in 2024 will include six CONCACAF teams as part of a broader partnership between the confederations of North and South America in worldwide soccer. South American soccer body CONMEBOL said Friday its 10 national teams […]

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NJCAA

Wichita to Host NJCAA Soccer Championships in 2023 and 2024

The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced the 2023 and 2024 NJCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championships will be held at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas. Hosted by Visit Wichita, the joint national tournaments will be played November 12–18, 2023, and November 17–23, 2024. The championships are expected to bring […]

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FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona Partners with Travel + Leisure GO

FC Barcelona has signed a partnership agreement with Orlando-based subscription travel club Travel + Leisure GO as the organization’s official Travel Club Partner in the United States. Featuring bookable itineraries, Travel + Leisure GO is a membership for frequent travelers and now, FC Barcelona fans. As part of the partnership, Travel + Leisure GO plans […]

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NWSL Draft Soccer
Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the team's NWSL championship game win against the Kansas City Current on October 29, 2022, in Washington. At left is NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman, who said the league plans to expand in 2024 by two teams. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NWSL Expansion Announcement Coming Soon, Commissioner Says

Long-awaited expansion plans will be announced shortly, National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said last week before the league held its annual draft at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia. The league plans to add two teams for the 2024 season. Salt Lake City, Utah, is expected to be one of the two […]

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