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Florida Cup Expands With 2022 Lineup Highlighted by Arsenal, Chelsea

English Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea will meet at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on July 23 for the Florida Cup as part of a weeklong expansion featuring international matches across the United States. The Orlando-based schedule will also include Arsenal against Major League Soccer’s Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on July 20, […]

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LA Galaxy, LAFC, Chivas and Club América Headline Leagues Cup Showcase at SoFi Stadium

Major League Soccer and Liga MX will host a four-team doubleheader on August 3 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with MLS’s two clubs from Los Angeles facing two of the biggest names in Mexican club soccer. The Leagues Cup showcase will match up the Los Angeles Galaxy against Club Deportivo Guadalajara, commonly known as […]

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Mexico's national men's soccer team is well-represented by fans whenever it plays in the United States, including at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium during the 2021 Nations League championship match. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

Mexico’s Road to Qatar Features Matches in Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago and Atlanta

The Mexico men’s national soccer team will play five matches in the United States as El Tri prepares for the 2022 FIFA World Cup starting in November in Qatar. Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, and Atlanta will host the 2022 MexTour over four months starting in late May. In its 19th edition, Mexican national team matches have […]

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The Women’s Cup Expands for 2022 Return to Louisville

The Women’s Cup, an international club competition that was held in a four-team format last year, will expand to six teams this season at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, home of NWSL club Racing Louisville FC. Two clubs from Europe, along with Liga MX Femenil’s Club América from Mexico and the WE League’s Nippon […]

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Sacramento Republic FC Prepares New Vision for Downtown Stadium

The Sacramento Republic has announced plans for a new downtown stadium that will be part of the USL club’s future, including a spot for retail and entertainment options. The club has engaged Manica Architecture and Machete Group, which has designed and managed projects including Allegiant Stadium, Chase Center, and TQL Stadium to craft an initial […]

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USL Bolsters Executive Leadership With Two Hires

The USL has named Court Jeske to the position as chief commercial officer, expanding his previous role in leading the league’s business development and partnerships, while adding veteran soccer marketing executive Greg Lalas as the USL’s first chief marketing officer. The new hire of Lalas and promotion of Jeske is part of the league’s expansion […]

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Plans for Soccer Stadium, Training Complex Unveiled in Toronto

A portion of Woodbine Racetrack’s 684 acres in the heart of Toronto’s Rexdale community is being marked for the development of a new high-performance training center and stadium for women’s and men’s soccer. The soccer project would feature an 8,000-seat stadium and a 38,000 square-foot training facility with a field that meets FIFA standards. The […]

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Qatar Launches Accommodation Websites Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Organizers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have launched an accomodation booking website for fans who will attend games and also launched a Hayya Card app, which will be mandatory to attend matches. After purchasing tickets, fans must apply for a Hayya Card, a mobile app which will include free public transport for […]

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England's Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, right, applaud fans at the end of the Euro 2020 group D match between Czech Republic and England at Wembley Stadium in London on June 22, 2021. England won 1-0. (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths, Pool)

Euro 2028 Likely Heading to Joint Bid Between UK, Ireland

One of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will almost assuredly return in 2028 to where the 2021 final was held. The clear leaders to hosting Euro 2028 is Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland after the joint hosting bid was the spotlight submission out of three to UEFA’s Executive Committee ahead of […]

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