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Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth with Las Vegas shirt sleeve sponsor.

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Announces Partnership with AFC Bournemouth

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has announced an official partnership with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth which will include the “Visit Las Vegas” logo featured on the team’s training kit, in-stadium exposure and matchday activations as the club’s official travel destination. The team’s connection to Vegas started in 2022 when Bill Foley, owner […]

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Concacaf Names Hilton as Official Hotel Partner

Concacaf has named Hilton as the official hotel partner for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup and 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup. The Concacaf Champions Cup replaces the Concacaf Champions League and serves as the pathway to the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, taking place in the United States. The inaugural Concacaf W […]

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The United States and Mexico compete at MetLife Stadium in an international friendly soccer match in 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium will be the host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which was announced in February. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
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MetLife Stadium to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as the schedule and host city allotments were announced on Sunday, two years out from when the biggest World Cup in history comes to North America. MetLife Stadium won the right to host the final in a two-venue competition against […]

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The FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)
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What We’re Hearing About the 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

(Editor’s Note: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been billed as the biggest yet with 48 teams, three countries and more host cities than ever before. And throughout the process from FIFA’s visiting host city candidates, to the day of the announcement in July 2022 of which cities will host games and an inside view […]

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Kansas City Current to Partner With Visit Missouri

Visit Missouri has signed a one-year partnership agreement to become an official partner of the Kansas City Current, the National Women’s Soccer League team who this spring will open the first purpose-built stadium for a women’s professional sports team. “We are excited to partner with the Kansas City Current in 2024 as the CPKC Stadium […]

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Canadian Premier League, WestJet Renew Partnership

The Canadian Premier League has renewed its partnership with WestJet to serve as the official airline and vacation partner of the CPL and its member clubs for another four years. WestJet will continue its role as the presenting partner of the CPL schedule, while becoming the title sponsor of the CPL’s preseason training camps. The […]

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Marriott Bonvoy Named Official Hotel Partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation

The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced a four-year exclusive agreement with Marriott Bonvoy and SpringHill Suites in the hotel lodging, accommodations and hotel loyalty category around a variety of U.S. Soccer events, including men’s and women’s matches, SheBelieves Cup, SheBelieves Summit and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. As part of the partnership, fans will have the […]

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USL League One Awards Franchise to Naples

The United Soccer League has awarded a USL League One franchise to Naples, Florida, that will begin play in 2025 at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. “In creating a winning plan for USL Naples, we’ve consulted with advisors and investors to bring the highest quality of professional soccer with a family-friendly environment to the region,” […]

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Alyson Walker Named General Secretary at Canada Soccer

Former Canadian Olympic Committee and OverActive Media executive Alyson Walker has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer, making her the first woman to occupy the position at the national governing body. Walker will officially begin in her new role on January 22, 2024. She most recently worked as the chief commercial officer at OverActive […]

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