March 12 – Gaining traction in the crowded Chicago sports market is always a challenge, however, the Chicago Stars Football Club of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have come up with a novel way of turning heads in the Windy City.
March 11 – Mexico does what Mexico wants, including the installation of an unelected president to represent the country’s federation on all international boards, meetings and at FIFA and Concacaf events.
March 10 – Fresh from the surprise resignation of head scout, Graeme Abel, due to allegations of abuse while at the University of Oregon, Bay FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has been rocked again by an investigation into the club’s technical staff.
March 7 – Toyota Canada has joined forces with the Northern Super League (NSL) as its exclusive automotive partner, taking a huge step in supporting the growth of women’s soccer in the region.
March 7 – Long rumored, and now official, US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) have announced that they will be transitioning away from a mandated Birth Year age group policy, and into a more flexible policy starting with the 2026-27 season.
March 6 – At the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM) last weekend, the theme was one of ‘In Service to Soccer’ and it was an expression heard throughout the event.
March 3 – Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs have all benefited from the Lionel Messi effect as match-day tickets soar in value whenever the Argentine great hits the road, however, when he doesn’t show up, the financial effects are felt the other way.
March 3 – Phil Anschutz along with Lamar Hunt, is widely considered to be one of the true pillars of American soccer, and on Saturday night at the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM), he was the recipient of the Werner Fricker Builder Award amongst other awards.
March 3 – San Diego FC began life as a Major League Soccer (MLS) club on Saturday with a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium witnessing a 0-0 draw with St. Louis City SC. However, the celebration was marred by the homophobic chant that follows the Mexican National team around the world.
February 28 – Pakistan’s return to world football could be imminent after football officials approved the federation’s new constitution.
February 28 – Graeme Abel of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Bay FC, has resigned from his position of Director of Domestic Scouting for College and Professional Players with immediate effect.
February 24 – The World Leagues Association (WLA) is building its network as it battles to make the voices of the national leagues heard. To that end the Liga Primera Nicaragua will host the second Central American Leagues meeting May 19-20, in Managua, Nicaragua.
February 20 – Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporter’s Shield holders, Inter Miami, were due to kick off the defence of their crown on Saturday at 2.30pm EST at their home, Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kick-off has now been moved to 7.30pm EST to allow Lionel Messi and Co a few extra hours of recovery.
February 19 – Women’s and girl’s youth soccer continues to be the fastest growing sector in the sport of soccer in the United States. With many different pathways available it is sometimes confusing to know which route to take, however, today the pathway is starting to look a little clearer.
February 14 – The United Soccer League (USL) has announced that they will compete with Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2027 by launching their own Division 1 sanctioned league.