Colorado Switchbacks win USL Championship, but where do they go from here?
November 26 – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks have reached the mountain top winning their first United Soccer League (USL) title beating Rhode Island FC 3-0.
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FIFPRO secures media deal with Footballco brands to amplify World 11 awards
November 26 – Footballco has joined world players’ union FIFPRO as media partner for the World 11 awards and ceremony and will create content across media brands that have a combined monthly audience of more than 640 million.
Javier Mascherano set to reunite with Messi as manager of Inter Miami
November 25 – Inter Milan are expected to announce 40-year-old Javier Mascherano in the next 24 hours. The Argentine is currently the U20 coach of the national team and will reunite with his old Barcelona pals, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets.
Marta puts 8 years of hurt behind her as Orlando Pride do NWSL double
November 25 – Since their formation 9-years ago the Orlando Pride, have been something of a laughingstock in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), however, that ended on Saturday evening as they completed the double winning the Championship to add to the Shield they won a few weeks ago.
Mata follows Beckham into MLS ownership with stake in San Diego FC
November 22 – Former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spain star, Juan Mata has announced that he’ll be joining the investment group behind Major League Soccer’s (MLS) newest franchise, San Diego FC, as a part owner.
Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy takes MLS coach of the year award
November 21 – Columbus Crew head coach, Wilfried Nancy, has been announced as the 2024 Sigi Schmid Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year, becoming the first Crew head coach to earn the accolade since the award’s namesake, Sigi Schmid, in 2008.
Tata Martino quits Inter Miami for personal reasons
November 21 – After winning the Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporter’s Shield with a record points tally, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has resigned as the head coach of Inter Miami citing personal reasons.
Concacaf sets pairings for Gold Cup 2025 Prelims with 14 nations playing off for 7 slots
November 21 – With the Concacaf Nations League having reached the final four, the 14 qualifiers for the Gold Cup Prelims have been matched for the home and away series to be played in March 2025.
Michelle Kang donates $30m to US Soccer for women’s programmes
November 20 – Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit that plays in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has donated $30 million to the US federation’s women’s and girls’ programmes according to United States Soccer (USSF).
CNL: Mexico overcome 2-goal deficit, US and Pulisic dance their way into final four with Canada and Costa Rica
November 20 – Mexico overcame a two-goal deficit from the first leg to beat Honduras 4-2 on aggregate and qualify for the Nations League semi-finals and a tie against Canada at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles next March 20.
US Open Cup minnows battle for a shot at taking an MLS scalp
November 20 – The US Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States having first been played in 1914.
Honduras stun Mexico in Nations League first leg, but sanctioned after Aguirre hit by missile
November 19 – Honduras go into the second leg of their Nations League quarter final tie against Mexico in Toluca with a two-goal lead and a major upset in the offing.
US College soccer learning the lesson that football is a year-round activity
November 19 – There was a time, not so long ago, that National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Soccer was the pathway to the professional game, and Major League Soccer stardom. However, with the rise of academies in the US, the pathway has stalled, and the relevance of the college game has faded.
Angel City FC pick Cal Lutheran University for new performance centre
November 18 – Angel City FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) are increasingly becoming the gold standard of women’s soccer have taken the next steps by truly looking to separate themselves from the pack announcing the largest dedicated performance centre in NWSL history.
NWSL is booming but Houston Dash find it slow going
November 15 – The Houston Dash, a professional women’s soccer team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), has been experiencing significant turmoil and changes in recent months, and the hits keep coming.