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USWNT has options after equal pay setback in court

Players for the U.S. women’s national team may have been dealt a blow by a judge’s ruling in their gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation but the case is far from over.

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La Liga ready to begin testing players for coronavirus ahead of training

Spanish league players are expected to get back on the field later in the week after they are tested and training facilities are disinfected

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Thierry Henry notes positive changes during his return to MLS

Former Arsenal star lauds MLS for recruiting younger international talent and pledges to be part of the league’s continued growth

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FIFA wants to let teams use 5 substitutes to aid players after pandemic shutdown

With soccer facing a congested slate of games after players have been idle during the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA is supporting a major rule change

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Empty stadiums for soccer games still pose challenges for slowing virus spread

The rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic has forced strict limits on public gatherings, making it difficult to resume playing soccer

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FIFA says support of women’s soccer will continue despite COVID-19 budget strain

FIFA said it is assessing the financial impact the pandemic is having on soccer worldwide, including the women’s game, and exploring ways to provide assistance

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FIFPRO concerned about players’ mental health with soccer shut down

The global union for soccer players has found its members are struggling with increased levels of anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down most leagues.

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NWSL had momentum entering season that was supposed to kick off Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. — Morgan Weaver laughed it off when her agent told her she was going to be the second pick in the National Women’s Soccer League draft. A four-year starter at Washington State, Weaver wasn’t among the names getting a lot of buzz heading into the January draft. “He told me and I was […]

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MLS kicks off 5-week video game tournament to fill void

One of the highlights Sunday will be a virtual El Trafico’rivalry match, pitting LA Galaxy striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez against LAFC forward Adama Diomande.

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MLS delays restart until June 8, discusses player salary cuts

MLS is exploring possible “changes to player compensation” because of the financial hit the league and teams are facing.