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USL Step Up

USL Creates “Step Up” Initiative to Grow Women’s Soccer

The United Soccer League has unveiled “Step Up: The Bold Next Phase in the USL’s Women’s Soccer Strategy,” an evolution of the USL’s women’s soccer strategy that is designed to maximize player potential and deliver a world-class fan experience while growing the business of USL clubs. Step Up lays out a pathway for players from […]

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SheBelieves Cup

U.S. Soccer to Play Canada, Brazil and Japan in 2023 SheBelieves Cup

U.S. Soccer will host the eighth annual SheBelieves Cup from February 16–22 as Brazil, Canada and Japan join the USA for the four-team international tournament with games in Orlando, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Frisco, Texas. All four nations will participate in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup next summer and all four are ranked in […]

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Real Madrid

Real Madrid Renews Partnership With Palladium Hotel Group

Palladium Hotel Group and Real Madrid will renew their sponsorship agreement for the next three seasons, making Palladium Hotel Group an official sponsor and the official hotel chain of Real Madrid. The two organizations originally signed an agreement in 2019 and this extension will continue the alliance through the 2023–2025 season. “For all of the […]

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Confetti After Austin FC Win
Confetti falls after Austin FC defeats FC Dallas in an MLS playoff match in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

River Plate and C.F. Monterrey to Play Friendly in Austin

River Plate of Argentina’s Primera División and C.F. Monterrey of Mexico’s Liga MX will play a friendly on January 10 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, the first time that River Plate has played in the Texas destination. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. CT. For C.F. Monterrey – known as “Rayados” – the […]

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The pregame ceremony included lots of fireworks before the U.S. men's national team took on Wales in the first group stage game for both teams at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar this week. Photo by Lisa Delpy Neirotti.

What It’s Like in Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

There are always some challenges with any mega-event and this month, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is in Qatar, a country established 51 years old ago with a total population of 2.8 million people. So with that perspective, here are some observations. [Behind the Scenes of the 2026 World Cup Bid Process] Seeing Qatar Up […]

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WCup 2026 Host Cities Soccer
Youth soccer players join New York Mayor Eric Adams on stage during a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city selection watch party at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, Jun. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
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Behind the Scenes of the 2026 World Cup Bid Process

They gathered in different ways. Some had big, public parties. Others gathered in a conference room as a small group. One watched from a villa in Tuscany. Watching at home, John Kristick was able to reflect. When Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup in December 2010, it was at the expense of the United […]

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WCup Qatar Ecuador Soccer
The World Cup Trophy is illuminated prior the World Cup, group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Visit Las Vegas Sponsoring FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has signed a partnership with FIFA making it a Regional Supporter in North America for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which started on Sunday morning. FIFA sold out all sponsorship tiers and inventory officially over the weekend. It has seven FIFA Partners and seven FIFA World […]

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APTOPIX Qatar WCup Soccer
With the city skyline in the background, people pose for a photograph at the corniche in Doha, Qatar. Final preparations are being made for the FIFA World Cup which starts on Nov. 20 when Qatar face Ecuador. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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2022 World Cup: Ticket Issues, How to Watch and Why Qatar is Hosting

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will kick off on November 20 with host Qatar’s tournament-opener against Ecuador. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament. Q: So, it’s in Qatar? And isn’t the World Cup usually in the summer and not the winter? A: Let’s get to the other parts of the event […]

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SEC Women’s Soccer Pensacola

SEC Soccer Tournament Breaks Attendance Record in Pensacola

Pensacola, Florida’s first time hosting the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament featured upset wins, overtime games and record-breaking crowds at Ashton Brosnaham Park. With more than 10,000 spectators attending, the tournament broke attendance records for the SEC’s 37-year history of hosting championship women’s soccer. “Pensacola really showed up to cheer on these talented student-athletes, […]

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